SAMBAL: A BIO-DISASTER RESILIENT REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION OF

THE NEW ZAMBALES GOVERNMENT COMPLEX

Introduction/The Project:
The majority of the time, disasters are "local" events. Local communities are directly
affected by both a disaster's immediate effects and the initial emergency response, which, as
experience has shown, is essential for saving the most lives. Therefore, it is only right that we
concentrate our efforts on enhancing the resilience of our local communities and structures to
natural disasters. Our efforts to make "SAMBAL: A BIO-DISASTER RESILIENT
REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION OF THE NEW ZAMBALES GOVERNMENT
COMPLEX" a useful tool for preserving public lives, government service, and livelihoods
depend heavily on local communities, particularly those who are public servants.
The goal of the project, BIO-DISASTER (use and utilize nature to prevent disaster), is
to build a structure that can both endure and protect the surrounding area and its inhabitants
while also utilizing nature in beneficial and productive ways. Disasters like floods, winds, and
earthquakes are the main reasons for the damage of both the built and natural surroundings.
Buildings are constructed to withstand these forces by diverting flood waters to planting
facilities, incorporating seismic isolation systems, and analyzing their forms for aerodynamics.
The development also incorporates planting places with different fruit- and vegetable-
bearing plants into the linear park, which is its another feature. A backup supply for the
fountain square and watering the planting area is provided by the collection of rainwater,
which is later filtered and cleansed.
The proposed project encourages the construction of a safe and secure structure that
satisfies the qualifications or standards for a government facility. However, it was discovered
that the current Zambales government structure was built with substandard materials and
measurement, which has a significant impact on how well it serves the local people on a daily
basis.
The most recent SWS survey indicates that 14 million people are already impacted
annually by climate-related disasters. And this number will only increase as the impacts of
climate change worsen. Fortunately, the researcher wants to engage directly with
governments to make sure that their infrastructure is designed to handle these mounting
difficulties.
The project "SAMBAL: A BIO-DISASTER RESILIENT REDEVELOPMENT AND
REVITALIZATION OF THE NEW ZAMBALES GOVERNMENT COMPLEX" fills a critical need
and offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance. We all require secure governmental structures, one
that will shield us from the elements (wind, rain, heat, and cold), one that is safe from vermin
and break-ins, and one that is profitable. Government buildings can be constructed to
withstand these difficulties.
Concrete, glazed bricks, closed cells, foam insulation, steel hardware, marine-grade
plywood, ceramic tiles, and water-resistant glues would all be used in the proposed project to
make it flood-resistant. These materials prevent water from penetrating the buildings since
they are waterproof, preventing them from collapsing. In terms of earthquake protection, it will
make use of materials like paper tubes, biomaterials, and shape memory alloys that can
shield architecture in seismic areas. They give buildings and structures flexibility and keep
them standing during earthquakes. Buildings are constructed entirely out of non-combustible
materials, primarily steel and concrete, making them fire resistant. If the structure has
woodwork, it is constructed of wood that is both fireproof and equipped with fire alarms.
Preventive measures are essential for preventing fire from spreading to buildings.

Additionally, the application of bio-disaster resilient design is currently pushed and

made available on a local as well as global scale for the construction of homes, buildings, and
other structures. Buildings and structures that can withstand both natural and man-made
disasters and provide speedy recovery are the goal of disaster-resilient architecture. Natural
disaster protection has always been reactive rather than proactive, which results in significant
costs every time a catastrophe strikes. Disasters can be prevented and their effects on
communities are lessened by coordinated responses. An inventive strategy to save lives is to
design, build, and operate buildings in a way that makes them disaster-resistant. It is crucial
for preventing suffering, protecting people's livelihoods, and promoting community
reconciliation.

Statement of the Problem

Zambales is classified as high and very much prone to typhoon according to the
information that is currently available, according to the bulletins issued by the Philippine
Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the
Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC), which was
submitted and posted by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) in
their article dated June 17, 2021. Accordingly, the likelihood of potentially damaging wind
speeds in the project area over the following ten years is greater than 20%. Based on this
information, it is necessary to take cyclone impact into account throughout the project's
lifecycle, but especially during the design and building phases. The level of risk should be
considered in project planning decisions, project design, and construction techniques following
the bio - disaster resilient architecture. Keep in mind that damages can also be caused by
cyclone-induced heavy rain and consequent flooding, coastal floods in coastal locations, and
damages from wind alone. To properly account for the amount of hazard, more in-depth
information should be acquired.
In addition, according to the modeled flood data that PAGASA and NDRRMC are now
evaluating, the urban flood threat in Zambales is rated as high. This means that at least once
in the following ten years, potentially dangerous and life-threatening urban floods are
anticipated. The degree of urban flood hazard must be considered while making judgments
about project planning, project design, and building techniques.
According to data from PHIVOLCS, Zambales has a high risk of volcanic eruption. This
indicates that future harmful eruptions and earthquakes are probable because the chosen
area is less than 50 km from a volcano where a potentially destructive eruption has been
documented in the last 2,000 years. Based on this information, it is necessary to take volcanic
eruptions and the earthquakes they may produce into account throughout the project's
lifecycle, but especially during the planning, development, and maintenance phases.
According to data provided by NDRRMC, Zambales is rated as having a high risk of
landslides due to the region's rainfall patterns, terrain slope, geology, soil, land cover, and
(perhaps) earthquakes. Localized landslides are thus a common danger in this region. Based
on this knowledge, landslide risk must be considered when making planning decisions about
project siting, design, and building techniques.
 According to the data provided by NDRRMC, Zambales is likewise rated as having a
high wildfire risk. This means that there is a more than 50% chance of running into weather
conditions that could support a big wildfire that is likely to cause both human casualties and
property loss in any given year. Based on this knowledge, the effects of wildfire must be taken
into account throughout the project, but especially during the design and building phases. The
significant risk of wildfires should be considered in all project planning decisions, project
design, construction, and emergency response planning techniques. Be aware that harm can
also result from ember storms and low-level surface fires in addition to direct flame and
radiation exposure. Strong winds and wind-borne debris may compromise the structural
integrity of infrastructure during intense fire weather occurrences. It would be wise to take this
influence into account during the project's design and construction phases.
According to the data provided by NDRRMC, Zambales has a low level of water
scarcity. Accordingly, there is a 1% likelihood that a drought may occur over the next 10
years. Based on this information, it is important to take the effects of drought into account
throughout the project, especially when designing buildings and infrastructure and when it
comes to how it will affect stakeholders and employees. The degree of drought risk may be
considered while making judgments about project planning, project design, and building
techniques.

List of Disasters Experienced by Zambales

Type of Disaster Date

Typhoon Ompong September 2018

Urban Flood September 2018

Typhoon Karding September 2022

Urban Flood September 2022

Earthquake (Magnitude 2.6) January 2023

Earthquake (Magnitude 4.7) March 2023

Earthquake (Magnitude 5.0) March 2023

Earthquake (Magnitude 6.1) April 2023

Earthquake (Magnitude 4.2) May 2023

Typhoon Egay July 2023

Urban Flood July 2023

Typhoon Dodong July 2023

Typhoon Falcon July 2023

Earthquake (Magnitude 4.7) July 2023

Earthquake (Magnitude 4.8) July 2023

 Typhoon Goring August 2023

Typhoon Hanna August 2023

Typhoon Jenny October 2023

Significance of the Study

In order for city services, such as buildings, public transit, the power system, internet,
and communication services, to be able to withstand natural disasters, SAMBAL: A BIO-
DISASTER RESILIENT REDEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION OF THE NEW
ZAMBALES GOVERNMENT COMPLEX will follow the innovative and latest architectural
design known as Disaster Resilient Architecture. Through improved site planning and more
durable construction techniques, the resilient design anticipates upcoming obstacles.
Sambal is built to survive the typical disaster that is most likely to strike the Provincial
Capitol of Zambales . Such architecture provides quicker risk management while reducing the
negative effects of natural disasters.
UNESCO has devised a comprehensive plan for creating disaster-resistant buildings
that are tailored to the local environment and architecture. Technical, social, cultural,
economic, and environmental factors all play a role. Sambal will continue to use technology
that is resistant to natural disasters. It will focus on a climate-responsive method to
incorporate the environment during building while taking into account ecosystems and the
natural world. It contains opposite resources and will maximize the cultural landscape's energy
requirements while encouraging innovation. By including the neighborhood, it will guarantee
social acceptance and community ownership. Additionally, it will support regional trade,
employment, and production while fostering sustainable resource management of regional
resources and maximizing the energy required for construction.

***Demand Analysis (Based on the Current/Existing Floor Area per Office/Department

Vs. the Minimum Required)

There is a strong demand or need for office floor plan improvement due to the following
disadvantages of the current/existing floor area per office/department:

1. Noise
One of the most obvious issues with the current/existing floor area per office or
department is noise, which only becomes worse as an office expands. One of the main
problems with the design is how open and simple communication is in an open environment.
The capacity to collaborate on projects is fantastic, but it only helps the people with whom you
are actually collaborating. All of the collaboration going on around is little more than a
distraction if one has a solitary project that needs to be completed. However, noise is not just
a source of distraction; loud conversations are not the only issue.
 2. Distraction
Although noise might be an issue, it is not the only type of distraction that can be found
in the office or department's current or previous floor space. Visual noise is movement that
distracts us from the job at hand by occurring at the edge of our field of view. Even while it is
obvious that audible noise can be annoying, not all noise is the same. The issue isn't
indistinguishable sound; rather, it's sounds that we can barely make out, like brief talks. As a
result of our propensity to try to interpret the topic subconsciously, hearing only a portion of a
conversation may be more difficult than unexpected outbursts. These distractions abound on
the current/existing floor area for each office or department. Loud phone conversations can be
particularly problematic because we seldom ever hear both sides. Then there are the chats
about work that we almost have to listen to since they are, after all, somehow relevant to our
own work.

Security and Privacy

Every workplace communication is not intended to be heard by everyone. There are
times when a private call or conversation requires a little extra privacy. People are compelled
to improvise, bringing conversations outside of the professional setting, because there isn't a
private office area where they may be held. Although it is far from the best option, this
happens frequently in open-plan offices.

Spreading illness
Those who aren't feeling well can spend the majority of the workday behind closed
doors in an office with sufficient and accessible private space, which prevents the spread of
their disease. However, personal space and people's germs are shared in the current setting
or workplace.

Reduced Productivity
When all of the aforementioned issues are taken into account, poorer productivity—
possibly the biggest issue facing the modern office or workspace—is created. When everyone
uses the same location, collaboration may occur more frequently, but overall output hasn't
increased as a result. Distraction is practically expected. Close proximity conversations
among coworkers produce an often noisy setting where work is frequently interrupted. This
explains why headphones are so typical in these situations. It is evident that the majority of
distractions ultimately result in lower overall productivity.

In addition, the Zambales Provincial Capitol is anticipated to sustain large damages

from future calamities as a result of urbanization, aging infrastructure, and climate change. A
significant share of disaster losses are caused by indirect consequences, such as business
interruption, infrastructure outage, and outmigration, in addition to direct losses brought on by
building and infrastructure damage and the ensuing repair expenses. Therefore, quick post-
disaster recovery of the impacted building's built environment is essential for reducing disaster
losses. In order to achieve this goal, the proposed initiative promotes the use of more robust
infrastructure systems, which would enable the built environment to quickly regain its
functionality after severe catastrophes. Such initiatives strive to minimize their detrimental
effects on the functional recovery of the building stock by shortening the post-disaster
recovery times of interconnected infrastructure systems.
Due to the combined effects of urban expansion and population growth, there is a
growing possibility that the Zambales Provincial Capitol will sustain significant damage as a
result of hazard events. The physical infrastructure of the building is vulnerable to natural
disasters in large parts. The infrastructure of the building is also vulnerable because of aging
effects that reduce its ability to withstand hazards.
When an essential structural or infrastructure component, like the Zambales Provincial
Capitol, is damaged, it has a knock-on effect that impairs the community's ability to function.
Loss of vital services, such as those provided by critical infrastructure sectors, is caused by
damage to the built environment, which hinders response and recovery. The operation and
rate of rehabilitation of the community are also impacted by damage to other structures and
infrastructure systems. A town may suffer a considerable loss of functioning and commercial
interruption when a hazard event affects several infrastructure systems; in extreme
circumstances, it may force businesses and residents to relocate permanently. The
effectiveness of the planned project is dependent on the country's accepted and enforced
norms and standards.