F O U R - S T O R E Y D O R M I T O RY B L D G .

PAD R E BURGOS ST., BUENDIA, M A K AT I CITY

Design Philosophy
“The Built Environment
is an Extension of the
Natural Environment”

Because, Buildings
Should:
 Complement the natural environment.
 Designed in Context with its
surroundings.
 Take advantage of what nature has to
offer.
Design Concept
• Breathing Space: Air as a
major component to promote
Quality of Life.
– Spaces that are naturally
Ventilated improves the quality
of living within the space.
– The Building will;
• Promote Efficient Air Circulation
within Building.
• Improve Air Change Rate on
Spaces.
• Minimize Utility Consumption.
Design Concept
• Planning Concept
– Lungs: Bilateral Symmetry
Layout
• Form and Façade Concept
– Bamboo: Vertical Elements and
Breaks Promoting Contemporary
Design.
– Bamboo: Hollowed Core
Promoting Stack Ventilation and
Open Spaces
• Structural Concept
– Structural Flat Decking for Slabs
Design Goal Design Objectives
• The Four-Storey 1. To Ensure Natural Ventilation on All
Spaces Thru Cross Ventilation, Stack
Dormitory Building Effect, and the Like
2. To Provide Large Fenestrations to
will be the epitome of optimize Natural Light and Ventilation
and Views.
Quality Living in the 3. To Provide Efficient Open Space by
Increasing Circulation Allotment to
Metro by taking Promote Socially Responsive and
advantage of what Comfortable Spaces.
4. To Use Light and Earth Toned Colors to
nature has to offer Visually Cool the Spaces and Imitate the
Natural Environment
such as Air, View, 5. To Ensure Safety and Security of End-
Users through proper layout and
Light, and the Like. planning.
 Design Design
Objectives Considerations
1. To Ensure Natural Ventilation on All 1. Site Orientation
Spaces Thru Cross Ventilation, Stack
Effect, and the Like 1. Ventilation
2. To Provide Large Fenestrations to 2. Natural Lighting
optimize Natural Light and Ventilation
and Views.
2. Window Size and Configuration
3. To Provide Efficient Open Space by 3. Vista
Increasing Circulation Allotment to 4. Circulation +
Promote Socially Responsive and
Comfortable Spaces. 5. Open Space Networks
4. To Use Light and Earth Toned Colors to 6. Color Scheme
Visually Cool the Spaces and Imitate the
Natural Environment
7. Culture
5. To Ensure Safety and Security of End- 8. Ingress and Egress
Users through proper layout and planning 9. Spatial Economics
not compromising the saleable spaces.
 Questions?
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