MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT LAGUNA

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

ARC106P
Architectural Design 7: Community Architecture and Urban Design

RESEARCH PAPER 1

Submitted by:
DE LEON, ANGELA MAE S.
2018134918
ARC106P / C71

Date Submitted:
31 August 2023

Submitted to:
Ar. Job Enrick M. Berroya, uap, rmp

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3

II. Background of the study..................................................................................................................4

a. Characteristics of an Office and a Condominium

b. Capacity based on Activities

c. Determining the Hazards and Vulnerability of a building

III. General Approach and Design principles....................................................................................11

a. Adaptation ideas for Resilient Architecture

b. Adaptation ideas for Sustainable building

IV. Applicable Building Laws..............................................................................................................18

V. References.......................................................................................................................................21

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INTRODUCTION

According to the DOLE director, companies should speak with workers before requesting a return to
full-time onsite work. Many employees have begun to return to their on-site jobs as the pandemic crisis eases.
However, one of the major problems is traffic, according to the article displayed in Rappler. Furthermore, time
spent travelling, higher costs (gas, ticket, food), and the individuals were aware of the risk that they would incur
once they returned to the working site. (Monsada & Aculan, 2022). With these kinds of occurrences, many
businesses suddenly thrived as they saw an opportunity arise. Colliers Senior Research Manager Joey Roi H.
Bondoc stated that workers were going back to their old workplace and looking for condos close by. As well as,
the government has indicated that there won't likely be any further lockdowns; therefore the office market is
anticipated to expand as economic activity picks up. (Varcas, 2022).

Therefore, it is a fine opportunity to build a company that anticipates the requirements and issues that its
employees will face. People who travel to urban regions, particularly those who work on-site, often see travel as
a stressor and started to deplete their energy before working. Proposing a mixed use development provides
multigenerational communities, transit accessibility, pedestrian activity, and long-term sustainability. It
encourages convenience and compatibility between workers and employers in order to boost production.

In particular where they were living, they sought a safer existence. It is distressing to think that all of our
efforts would be wasted in a country where there are certain to be many crimes. Thus, one factor they take into
account when picking a place to reside is good automation system. Aside from automation system, one thing
that needed to consider also is a good, secure and comfortable experience. Even though there are only two
seasons in the country, they do a lot of harm to the people. This is one of the factors needed to consider in
choosing a residential unit.

Increasingly frequent storms and typhoons have wreaked devastation in the Philippines, but some
populations are particularly at risk from the effects of climate change than others. No longer do we have distinct
weather. Now since the weather is so uncertain, it might rain or, worse still, a powerful typhoon might approach.
(Novio, 2022). Therefore, developing a remedy and putting it into practice should go beyond simply being aware
of an occurrence. Perhaps incorporating novel situations or concepts could aid in fending off impending
disasters.

Resilient building design is the process of creating structures that can quickly recover from a variety of
risks, including both natural calamities like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes as well as dangers from the
outside world like terrorist attacks and cyber security. Building structures that can withstand damage and
continue to function even in challenging situations, entails the use of durable materials, cutting-edge technical
methods, and intelligent design. With these, it can lessen these losses and safeguard people's lives, their
possessions, and vital infrastructure. Buildings can preserve their structural integrity and deliver crucial services
during and after a disaster by implementing features like flood-resistant design, earthquake-resistant design,
and fire-resistant design. (Akabogu, 2023).

For buildings to be safe, useful, and sustainable in the face of threats like natural disasters, choosing a
resilient building is essential. In this way, stakeholders may reduce risks, safeguard investments, and create
more resilient and sustainable communities by taking a holistic and proactive approach to resilient building
design.

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The primary objective of the research is to propose a plan for a 10-story office condominium structure.
Considering that the ground floor will have a commercial bank and commercial premises. The details pertaining
to the office condominium building will be covered in the sections that follow:

I. Characteristics of an Office and a Condominium

 OFFICE
The latest pandemic is causing even greater transformation in Office buildings. With new
demands and standards that mix physical locations with digitally assisted methods to work, in the
work environment or from home, the workplace is becoming a place for teamwork, talent
application, initialization, and innovation.

These projects make use of life-cycle analysis to make the most of the initial financial investments
made in architectural design, system selection, and building construction. As a result, working in a
pleasant environment can increase energy, adaptability, and productivity for both employers and
employees. An office building must include adaptable, modern working spaces that are accessible
and secure, healthy, cozy, and long-lasting. It should be able to meet the user's unique
requirements for equipment and space. (Conway, 2021)

Types of Spaces:
 Offices
 Conference rooms
 Convenience Store, Kiosk, or Vending Machines
 Lobby: Central location for building directory, schedules, and general information
 Atria or Common Space: Informal, multi-purpose recreation and social gathering space
 Cafeteria or Dining Hall
 Private Toilets, Restrooms, and Showers
 Child Care Centres
 Physical Fitness Area

Workstation Spaces with standard dimensions (website: http://staging.cl/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Office-

Space-Standards-and-guidelines.pdf)

a. Workstation Space Type A - Closed, 22.5 m²

Frequent meetings with up to four others

and/or requiring confidentiality, security, visual
and acoustical privacy. Typical assignment for
Deputy Minister or equivalent.

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b. Workstation Space Type B - Closed, 13.9 m²

Frequent meetings with up to two others and/or

requiring confidentiality, security, visual and
acoustical privacy. Typical assignment for
Assistant Deputy Minister, Director, senior
position in charge of a regional or district office
or equivalent.

c. Workstation Space Type C - Closed, 9.3 m²

Frequent meetings with up to two others and/or

requiring confidentiality, security, visual and acoustical
privacy. Typical assignment for position involved with
counseling, human resources management or other
sensitive situations requiring ongoing visual and
acoustical privacy.

d. Workstation Space Type D - Open, 9.3 m²

Concentrated multi-source paperwork: compiling

information, reading, writing, analyzing, calculating and
referencing multiple sources of material; allows for
manual and automated drafting functions. Typical
assignment for managerial, professional or technical
staff.

e. Workstation Space Type E - Open, 6.5 m²

Multi-task paper intensive work: telephone work,

keyboarding, filing, sorting documents, handling mail,
editing, operating equipment, scheduling, receiving
visitors. Typical assignment for secretary and
administrative support staff.

f. Workstation Space Type F - Open, 4.5 m²

Specific, task-oriented work, focusing on data input into

electronic media. Typical assignment for clerical and
data-entry staff.
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 CONDOMINIUM
An independently owned residential unit in a complex or building of similar units is referred to
as a condominium, or condo. Despite sharing common areas, facilities, and other resources, condo
owners own their own apartments. They pay condo fees, which go toward maintaining common
areas, providing amenities, and paying for maintenance.

One strategy for enticing a consumer to purchase a condominium is to put out all the advantages
that the user will find appealing, such as good amenities and services that come at no additional
cost, good security, proximity to a workplace complex, and maintenance that is simple to access
(so you don't have to do it yourself). Even on a smaller scale, the design should be comfortable and
offer a stunning perspective of the surroundings.

Types of Spaces: (according to IRR-PD 957 Rule 1 Section 2)

 Service Area (Laundry/Drying Area)
 If the height of the building requires water pressure in excess of that in the main water line,
a water tank shall be provided. Tank shall also be required if the peak drawn should reduce
the pressure on the highest usable floor to less than 0.06 Mpa - the minimum pressure
required for satisfactory operation of fixtures, particularly those with flush valves.
 Mechanical Equipment and Service Areas
 Refuse Collection/Disposal

Floor Area Requirements according to IRR-PD 957 Rule 1 Section 2

 Single-Occupancy Unit shall have a minimum floor area of 18 square meters, however, a
net floor area of 12 square meters provided with:
 These are intended for students/employees/workers and provided further that the
condominium project to which these will be integrated is within highly urbanized
areas
 The same shall be provided with common basic facilities such as laundry/drying
area and support amenities such as visitor's lounge and dining area
 Said facilities/support amenities including all other measures that will ensure
compliance with the intended use of the unit shall be explicitly indicated in the
master deed/ contract to sell.
 Family Dwelling Unit have a minimum floor area of family condominium units shall be 36
square meters and 22 square meters for open market and medium cost condominium
project respectively.

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II. Capacity based on Activities

 OFFICE
According to Occupational Safety and Hazards rule 1062: Space Requirement
 Workrooms shall be at least 2.7 meters (8 ft. 10 in.) in height from the floor to the
ceiling. Where the rooms are air-conditioned and the process allows free movement;
existing heights of not less than 2.4 meters (7 ft. I 0 in.) may be allowed.
 The maximum number of persons employed in a workroom area shall not exceed one
person per 11.5 cubic meters (400 cu. ft.). In calculating the area, no deductions
shall be made for benches or other furniture, machinery, or materials but heights
exceeding 3 meters (9 ft.-10 in.) shall not be included.
 Adequate spaces shall be provided between machinery or equipment to allow normal
operation, maintenance or repair and free flow of materials under process or in finished
form Passageways between machinery or equipment shall not be less than 60 cm. (24
in.)

The required amount of space per employee in the Philippines is roughly five square meters. This
means that each employee should have a minimum of five square meters for a workstation, equipment,
and open space in the office. (Justol, 2022)

 CONDOMINIUM
Division 12 Residential Occupancy section 10.2.12.2 Requirements under RA 9514 or the Fire
Code of the Philippines stated:
 Occupant Load
The occupant load of residential occupancies in number of persons for whom exits are
to be provided except in detached single-and-two-family dwellings shall be determined
on the basis of one (1) person per eighteen and six-tenths square meters (18.6
m2) gross floor area, or the maximum probable population of any room or section
under consideration, whichever is greater. The occupant load of any open mezzanine
or balcony shall be added to the occupant load of the floor below for the purpose of
determining exit capacity.

To determine the number of plumbing facilities were based in the Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines which can be seen in Table 4-1:

Based from the type of building occupancy;

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According to IRR-National Building Code of the Philippines Section 705. Allowable floor areas

IRR-National Building Code of the Philippines Section 707. Maximum height of the buildings

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IRR-National Building Code of the Philippines Section 1302. Mechanical Regulations:

In apartments or residential condominiums of five (5) storeys or more, at least one (1) passenger
elevator shall be kept on twenty-four (24) hour constant service.

III. Determining the Hazards and Vulnerability of a building

The project site is a rectangular or regular-shaped land. It has a frontage facing northeast that is 70 meters
wide and is situated along a street that is 20 meters wide. 5% of the road's slope is downward, running from
northwest to southeast. The building faces Amihan, the northeast monsoon, and has its rear exposed due to
the southwest monsoon, Habagat, as can be seen from the given direction. One of the key elements in the
project's design is the direction of the prevailing winds. For the convenience of the consumers of this project,
the solar path should also be well-planned.

It could correlate the project site based on a case study on the MBF
tower in Penang, Malaysia. With its prevailing winds coming from the
southwest and northeast, the building was surrounded by low- and
high-rise structures. It is a building with a mix of residential and
office space. It is a 31-story structure with conditioned offices on the
first and sixth floors and naturally ventilated condominiums on the
other floors. The region experiences a tropical climate that is hot and
humid, with considerable rainfall during the southwest monsoon from
April to September.

Built Orientation and Form

The enormous built structure is held by a muscular rectangular form with four blocks on one floor and an
exposed column that is roughly north-south in orientation and faces the sea on the northeast. Each room should
be oriented to take advantage of the prevailing breeze, and there should be a strong connection between the
leeward and windward sides to maximize the use of the pressure difference to encourage cross ventilation.

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The units were isolated from the lift core to allow

for cross-ventilation because the building's design made
use of cutouts that served as sky courts. The units are
seaward facing on the western edge and the exterior of
the building had stepped planters.

The plan is designed in such a way that both sides of the flat,
particularly the northeast and north side walls, benefit from the
prevailing wind and vice versa for the prevailing south-westerly wind.
Each flat has a width and depth ratio of 1:2. The northeast-
facing flats have a floor area of 74.4 square meters, while the
southwest-facing flats have a floor space of 69 square meters, with a
width and depth aspect ratio of 1:2 and a maximum width of 5.2
meters.

Natural Ventilation Strategy

By regulating interior temperature and airflow rate, the wind-induced natural ventilation principle's primary goal
was to provide high air changes in order to create comfortable circumstances. Cross ventilation caused by the
wind is made possible by the minimal use of internal walls and the optimum amount of (single, double, and
three-sided) apertures in each room. Window openings are positioned on the building's leeward and windward
sides, which improves ventilation in the livable spaces. In this sense, the exposed "megastructure" is the first
construction of its type that uses wind-induced natural ventilation to provide occupants with internal temperature
comfort in addition to air displacement and fresh air supply.

Another case study that can help infusing ideas for the project site is Moulmein Rise located in
Singapore. A 28 storey residential building that is open on three sides and oriented north-south in optimizing
environmental performance.

This structure stands out for its use of horizontal Monsoon windows as natural ventilation vents that let in the
breeze but not the rain. To promote sun shading and natural ventilation, its north facade was covered in
perforated panels. Additionally, the overhang was different depending on the orientation required to offer sun
protection and prevent rain; 1 meter was permitted on the north facade while 0.6 meters on the south with
vertical sunscreens.

MONSOON WINDOW
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GENERAL APPROACH & DESIGN PRINCIPLES

I. Adaptation ideas for Resilient Architecture

Does the building can still withstand the impending disasters?

The Philippines' architectural structures are not exempt from the phenomenon. Creating buildings that
are deemed "green" presents ongoing problems for architects and related professionals. Effective
design models clearly demand creative ways. The present emphasis and priority is on energy efficiency
and conservation in building designs for a more functioning facility and with the utilization of sustainable
resources. Consequently, the damaging impacts of climate change have an impact on several
architectural components, including: structural frame and foundation, roofing and wall materials,
apertures and other novel designs, and the provision of air and light ventilation. For landscape
surrounds, plants or shrubbery can be efficient carbon sequestration tools. (Mission, 2012).

Case study #1. Keywords: Nanotechnology, Resilient office buildings, simulation, energy consumption.
Title: A Guideline for Developing Resilient Office Buildings using Nanotechnology Applications
Author: Gehan Nagy, Haidy Adnan (2021)

One of the most significant concepts for how the significance of diverse structures and the function they
do are related in an ordered way and with the process of high performance and effectiveness. regarding
the erection of administrative buildings. Intelligently designed administrative buildings are tremendously
beneficial. Researchers discovered that using nanotechnology in the construction of robust structures
can be helpful. Buildings that are resilient have all of their systems, including lighting, ventilation,
cooling and heating, and fire suppression, integrated together and modified to use new technologies
and incorporate sophisticated technological systems. (Nagy & Adnan, 2021)

Nanotechnology applications
 Nanomaterials
 Structural materials: The components of structural materials are steel, concrete, and
Nano- carbon tubes. However, the steel structural material can resist corrosion,
characterized by its binding and ductility, where the concrete can reduce the sound
absorption by 240%. Furthermore, the Nano-carbon tubes are 250 stronger than steel.
 Non-structural materials: The non-structural materials are glass, dry-wall and Nano-
wood. However, glass that is treated with nanotechnology is characterized by the addition
of titanium dioxide as it contains and control air pollution, where dry wall can resist water
and consume less energy consumption. Furthermore, the Nano-wood simulates the water
and oil repellence.
 Insulation materials: The insulation materials consist of Nano-gel, as it can transmit light
91% per cm², reduces heat gain, where it also consists of thin film insulation as it can block
the sunlight and solar absorbing windows that can transmit 70% of net light.
 Nano-painting materials: Nano coating materials appear in this regard with powerful
impact because these coatings have additional properties and advantages that render
them outperform the traditional coating materials. The Nano coating materials vary

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according to their different functions as well as characteristics and features, as shown

below the Nano-painting materials in table.

 Nano-devices
The components of Nano-devices are lighting, filtration, water filtration, solar energy and
storage energy. However, Nano-led saves energy from 82% to 93%, where the filtration
decomposing harmful substances and pollutants. Furthermore, water filtration eliminates
the pesticides. Solar energy can be recycled, and it is characterized by its higher efficiency
of plastic cells 30% greater. Lastly, the stored energy can improve battery efficiency and
decrease carbon emission.

Research Methodology
The researcher used Quantitative method where there is a simulation that is done by a design
builder program to modify nanomaterials in the building.

Guidelines for achieving the resilience characteristics.

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Case study #2. Keywords: Holistic, Resilient buildings, Schools, Sustainable.

Title: Holistic Resilient Eco-efficient Schools in the Philippines
Author: Cris Cyril C. Abbu (2015)

The idea of holistic eco-green and resilient schools encourages resiliency, promotes adaptation
as a strategy, and improves resiliency and readiness for disasters. Schools that are holistically eco-
green and resilient will be a major force in advancing the coordinated growth of resilience and the
environment.

The main strategy for advancing comprehensive Eco-Green and Resilient Designed Schools
deals with adaptation and resiliency to the negative consequences of climate change, catastrophic
effects of catastrophes, and sustainable development. Incorporating mitigating design components that
address environmental problems, climate change, and catastrophe resilient designs, it is a holistic
approach to resiliency and disaster preparedness.

Three main principles anchor for Holistic Resilient Eco-efficient School:

- Bio-mimicry: Human anatomy is used to construct structural framework since the lower body carries
60% of the weight of the upper body. The suggested robust structural frame of a school or
infrastructure is likened to the human body. Joints and body parts in humans enable the body to
react while balancing dead loads and external loads like motion and wind load. Similar to how the
body's structural framework is parallel, so too. In times of disaster events and movements, it gives
the structure additional flexibility, taking into account the direct load, the structure's dead load, and
the living load.
- Hydrodynamic: When applied as a design concept, the principles of hydrodynamics enable
structures to respond to water with the least amount of resistance during floods, storm surges, and
tsunamis. It will design the structure to withstand risks from both natural and man-made sources.
- Aerodynamic: When included as a design feature, the aerodynamics principle enables the structure
to withstand strong winds during typhoons and other emergencies. The building's surface is open to
wind and air flow thanks to its aerodynamic design with the least amount of resistance.

The eco-efficient and green features of greens school shall be incorporated with resilient design
features to be able to come up with holistic eco-efficient school design.

1. Flooring elevation - The profile shows raised flooring as protection against flooding and against
the elements.
2. Roof profile - The roof is of a butterfly roofing form with center gutter as rainwater harvesting
element and roof skylight openings. Skylights are roof openings for natural light to penetrate
the interior spaces.
3. Rain water harvesting and distribution system - Rain water colleting and distribution system
shown have three sections of the rain water collection, the two side gutters and central gutter.
Rainwater collected goes to a main storage tank and the extra rainwater when the primary
storage is full it goes to the secondary water tank for storage. The distribution source can be
two ways; first rain water collected from the raised rain water tank and the ground mounted
tank. Pumping can be done by solar pump or manual pump for distribution. This kind of system
prevents rainwater runoff and delays flooding.

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4. Universal design element - Design elements of green schools are of universal design.
Universal design elements are design standards applicable to address and serve issues like
gender, disability and the vulnerable.
5. Waste management system - It is proposed that the green school shall be installed with a
waste management system that was conceptualized by koradesigngroup to ensure proper
waste disposal management and protect the environment. The components of the WMS (waste
management system) are four chamber septic tank, a series of filtration boxes, seepage pit and
a holding pond before it is being release to the environment.

Planning and Design guide

o For roofing, the author issued that the roof should have a minimum of 25% slope to
allowable 45% slope with short eaves. It found out that hip roofs were typhoon-resistant
than the gable and flat type of roof. As high angle slope allows wind to circulate with least
resistance.
o The recommended shape for the form of the building is square as it allows high wind to
move forward on its side as it is symmetrical, stable and best to resist high winds.
Furthermore, zigzag plan has a tendency avoids and shield from wind. It is noted that
windward should face shorter side for less resistance.
o As for the earthquake/typhoon resistance, the design is integrated with Matt foundation,
column pedestal and the used of stilts to raised the flooring. It also introduced raft
foundation/strip foundation as it is a flood-prone area that resists erosion.
o Having a natural barrier can be a great advantage as protection from wind and flooding, it
should be 15 meters minimum distance away from the project site.
o Tress and vegetation as wind buffers and breaker as protection of the wind and flood.

II. Adaptation ideas for Sustainable building

Case study #3. Keywords: Sustainable, Natural ventilation, Passive cooling

Title: ResilientHub: A Study in Getting Office Buildings to Net Zero
Author: Andrew Gibbs (2022)

Objective:
 reducing peak heating and cooling loads;
 reducing energy consumption for artificial lighting and plug loads;
 maximizing on-site renewable energy generation; and
 using building materials with low embodied-energy costs.

Research Methodology
The case study used DesignBuilder EnergyPlus software to simulate how ResilientHub would
perform using a range of building systems under environmental development scenarios for
2025 through 2080.

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Design Guidelines:
 Using efficient lighting systems and plug loads;
Depending on a building’s climate zone and efficiency, lighting and plug loads together
account for about 60 percent of an office building’s energy use, with plug loads—the
energy required to power office equipment such as computers, printers, and copiers—
typically accounting for half that use. Plug loads can be reduced by as much as 50
percent by using cost-effective, integrated technology such as automated low-
power control software, scheduled timers, and load-sensing control devices.
ResilientHub’s design was based on a ratio of 250 square feet (23 sq m) per employee,
implying an in-place plug load and lighting factor that is likely below average for new
construction (due to fewer computers and light fixtures).

For artificial office lighting, simply replacing incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diode
(LED) lighting can save 75 to 80 percent of the energy used per light fixture—a figure
that can be further reduced with use of motion-sensor technology and daylight
dimmers to limit use of artificial lighting.

 Maximizing the building’s geometry to increase solar photovoltaic potential;

The building’s initial design was for a rectangular box that maximizes the FAR. The
second design scenario employs a shape that simultaneously maximizes the site’s
potential buildable area and on-site generation of renewable energy.

These two objectives, however, were at times in conflict with one another. Because
solar PV panels placed facing south at a 30-degree angle would have the highest
yield potential, half the building’s roof was designed with a 30-degree slope to
maximize solar PV output. Given the local height restrictions, cutting the roof on an
angle reduced the property’s gross floor area by 37,850 square feet (3,516 sq m).

 Adding an atrium and skylights to reduce the need for artificial lighting, and adding PV panels;
Studies have shown that natural daylight boosts employee health and productivity, and
views of greenery increase job satisfaction and reduce absenteeism. To that end, just
over 10 percent of the gross building area is dedicated to atrium space. The atriums
are each three stories tall and positioned at the southern corner of the building to bring
more daylight into the workspace. They also are designed to be smaller toward the top
of the building because higher floors are more exposed to daylight than lower floors.

The atriums raised the daylight autonomy of the office workspaces: they are
predicted to need no artificial light for 78 percent of daytime, up from 56 percent in the
baseline. Because the atriums will be climate-controlled common areas, the loss of
leasable area is limited to the two floors of airspace within each atrium. To meet fire
safety codes and ensure that occupants have enough time to reach emergency exits,
fire-gate barriers are located around the atriums and the office, dividing the office into
sections.

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 Installing a solar chimney to support buoyancy-driven air flow, reducing cooling loads;
Natural ventilation using thermal comfort models and night cooling can significantly
reduce cooling loads. ResilientHub uses a solar chimney for natural ventilation
because it can provide a higher rate of air change, increasing the building’s cooling
capacity. To prevent air backflow, the solar chimney is tapered and broken into four
ventilation zones, each consisting of two or four floors and having its own isolated solar
chimney section. This optimized shape provides sufficient air flow and reduces
construction costs by minimizing unnecessary space.

With the support of a solar chimney, the building does not have to rely on air ducts to
move the air around the office space. The HVAC system uses the same buoyancy-
driven air flow—ventilation driven by differences in density of interior and exterior air,
arising in large part from differences in temperature—through the office spaces,
atriums, and solar chimney to draw in fresh air and extract used air from the building.

 Applying an ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) pillow facade system. This conceptual system,
composed of gold-coated silicone film, stretches and contracts throughout the day to adjust the
amount of solar heat coming through the building’s windows.
ResilientHub’s structural system was designed to use cross-laminated timber (CLT)
floor slabs and a wooden core to reduce the carbon emissions associated with
producing the building materials. The building envelope was designed to accommodate
each facade’s exposure to the sun. Because the northeast and northwest facades
have significantly less exposure to the sun, they only require partial solar shading; and
because they play a smaller role in access to daylight, the window-to-wall ratio on
those facades was reduced to 40 percent to reduce the heating and cooling loads. The
north-facing facades consist of triple-pane low-emissivity glazing, CLT walls with wood-
fiber insulation, and vertical western red cladding. Also on the north facades,
lightweight exterior solar shading with integrated photovoltaics is mounted to a
lightweight aluminum frame, predicted to reduce energy loads in the thermal zones by
about 28 percent. Indeed, the northern building envelopes were more expensive to
build because of their triple-pane window system and CLT panels.

In contrast with the north side of the building, south-facing facades are ideal for
natural daylight harvesting and allow solar heat gain during Boston’s winter heating
season. To reduce cooling loads, however, solar radiation needs be blocked during
Boston’s summer cooling hours. To address these conflicting goals, ResilientHub uses
a pneumatic ETFE facade system that can adjust the facade’s solar heat gain co-
efficient to an optimal level in real time in response to the temperature. The ETFE
system’s performance in terms of visible light and solar heat modulation is similar to
electronically tinted glass that darkens when an electric current is applied. The
technology’s ease of control allows for real-time adaptability—on the order of
seconds—but the ETFE window transmits more sound and is less clear than a
traditional glass window. ETFE windows’ opaqueness would be tainted depending on
how much the PDMS film would be stretched.

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Addition of Innovative Technology:

Wind Turbine Wall created by Joe Doucet

The Wind Turbine Wall is a concept created by designer and entrepreneur Joe Doucet of New York that
fuses art and technology into a fun way to power houses. This "kinetic wall" is comprised of an array of rotary
blades that spin separately, powering a small generator that generates electricity. It is intended to be both
visually beautiful and useful.

The designer claims that the discrete wall of wind turbines can generate more than 10,000 kilowatt-
hours annually while remaining hidden from view. Doucet imagines an aluminum structure that can be covered
in any lightweight material. The device might be released earlier than anticipated, according to the designer,
who also mentioned that he is in discussions with manufacturers. When a conventional wind turbine cannot be
used, an inventive idea that may be an environmentally good solution is proposed. (Malewar, 2022)

Colour Psychology in Office

 For the detail-oriented, choose red. Red is a powerful hue that can assist boost performance in
employees that have detail-oriented tasks.
 Blue is for creative people. Blue is a soothing color. It also aids creativity by exposing the mind to new
thoughts. In the office, blue would be a nice hue for a brainstorming area.
 Conference rooms should not be painted yellow. Yellow is a lively hue that represents optimism.
However, too much of it can generate anxiety, and studies suggest that individuals are more prone to
lose their temper in yellow spaces, making it a poor option for conference rooms.
 Green for Inspiring Creativity. Green, like blue, is a relaxing hue that encourages harmony and balance.
According to research, it can also improve creative performance. Green is an excellent color for an
office where creativity is important.
 To keep morale high, avoid gray. While gray is psychologically neutral, it lacks vitality. It suppresses
humans and prepares them for hibernation. Gray might promote a loss of confidence and even
sadness. In a workplace, this hue should be used sparingly and countered with a brighter color, such as
red or yellow.

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APPLICABLE BUILDING LAWS

 The Philippine Green Building Code

Chapter 1 Section 8.1 Table 1

Chapter 2 Section 10.6.3 Lighting Power Density

Section 13. Solid Waste Management

Material Recover Facility

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ection 15. Indoor Environmental Quality

Compliance to the minimum fresh air rates provided in the latest Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-
Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) Standards. See Table 16.

 BP 344 Accessibility Law 1983

Rule 3.2.2
Multiple dwelling units or high-rise residential condominiums or tenement houses. One (1) unit from 26
up to 50 units to be constructed and an additional unit for every 100 units thereafter, with all such units
at ingress level in case there is not barrier-free elevator provided.

Barrier-free facilities and and features required in: A, B, C, D, E, F,G, H, I, J, K, L, and M.

PARKING AREAS
 Parking spaces for the disabled should allow enough space for a person to transfer to a
wheelchair from a vehicle;
 Accessible parking spaces should be located as close as possible to building entrances or to
accessible entrances;

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 Whenever and wherever possible, accessible parking spaces should be perpendicular or to an

angle to the road or circulation aisles;
 Accessible parking slots should have a minimum width of 3.70 m.;
 A walkway from accessible spaces of 1.20 m. clear width shall be provided between the front
ends of parked cars;
 Provide dropped curbs or curb cut-outs to the parking level where access walkways are raised;
 Pavement markings, signs or other means shall be provided to delineate parking spaces for the
handicapped;
 Parking spaces for the disabled should never be located at ramped or sloping areas;
ELEVATORS
 Accessible elevators should be located not more than 30.00 m. from the entrance and should
be easy to locate with the aid of signs;
 Accessible elevators shall have a minimum dimension of 1.10 m. x 1.40 m.;
 Control panels and emergency system of accessible elevators shall be within reach of a seated
person; centerline heights for the topmost buttons shall be between 0.90 m to 1.20 m from the
floor;
 Button controls shall be provided with braille signs to indicate floor level; at each floor, at the
door frames of elevator doors, braille-type signs shall be placed so that blind persons can be
able to discern what floor the elevator car has stopped and from what level they are embarking
from; for installation heights, see Section 6.6, Signages;
 Button sizes at elevator control panels shall have a minimum diameter of 20 mm and should
have a maximum depression depth of 1 mm;

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