A Prototype

Disaster Risk
Reduction Center :
A Resilient Safe
Space for Rural
Community Based

By:
Jamig, Angela
Santos, Charmierae
 Chapter 1
(Introduction)
1.1 Background of the study
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction seeks ways to help
communities effectively use local resources and capacities to better
prepare for disasters, and to adopt measures to reduce their
vulnerability. It also recognizes the fact that in many cases, top down
approaches may fail to address the specific local needs of vulnerable
communities, ignore the potential of local resources and capacities and
may in some cases even increase people’s vulnerability (International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,2022).
1.2 Review of Related Literature
Communities are the first responders in case of a disaster. Therefore, community-
based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) should be the core of any risk reduction
approach. Disaster risk reduction focuses more on reducing underlying risk,
encouraging preventive action before a disaster. Disaster risk management, in contrast,
focuses on broader aspects of disaster issues, from prevention and mitigation to relief,
response, and recovery.
Yodmani (2001) defined community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) as
an approach that reduces vulnerabilities and strengthens people’s capacity to cope with
hazards, which seeks to:
(1) reduce vulnerabilities and increase capacities of vulnerable groups and
communities to cope with, prevent, or minimize loss and damage to life, property,
and the environment,
(2) minimize human suffering, and
(3) hasten recovery
(Shaw,2016)
Gap in the Study
As part of the research, it aims to study about the community-based
disaster risk reduction management department. And Find its Lacking
when it comes to the implementations and service that causes delays
and insufficient response to the community.
1.3 Statement of the Problem
Specifically, this study aimed to answer the following questions:
1. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Avoid hazards and mitigate
their potential impacts by reducing vulnerabilities and exposure and
enhancing capacities of communities.
2. Disaster Response Provide life preservation and meet the basic
subsistence needs of affected population based on acceptable
standards during or immediately after a disaster.
4. Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Restore and improve
facilities, livelihood and living conditions and organizational
capacities of affected communities, and reduced disaster risks in
accordance with the “building back better” principle.
1.4 Theoretical Framework
- Background of the Study
(Researches,RRL’s)
The New Idea/Paradigm Site Analysis
-The Gap

Guideline of Designs:
Architectural solution for A
NBC of the Philippines Prototype Disaster Risk
BP344 Accessibility law Design and Space planning Reduction Center : A Resilient
Fire Code of the Philippines Informative and Safe Space for
Rural Community Based
NDRRMC Act 2016
1.5 Significance of the Study
Develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) that aims to
strengthen the capacity of the national government and the local
government units (LGUs), together with partner stakeholders, to build
the disaster resilience of communities, and' to institutionalize
arrangements and measures for reducing disaster risks, including
projected climate risks, and enhancing disaster preparedness and
response capabilities at all levels;
1.5 Significance of the Study
• Students/Future Researchers
• Community
• Architectural Knowledge
1.6 Scope and Delimitations
The study output of the study are limited only about the topic which
indicate to A Prototype Disaster Risk Reduction Center : A Resilient
Informative and Safe Space for Rural Community Based to Adhere to
and adopt the universal norms, principles and standards of
humanitarian assistance and the global effort on risk reduction as
concrete expression of the country's commitment to overcome human
sufferings due to recurring disasters.
Chapter 2
(Methodology)
Research Design
The method that will be used for the research A Prototype Disaster
Risk Reduction Center : A Resilient Informative and Safe Space for
Rural Community Based is Phenomenological or Phenomenology
research method A qualitative research approach that helps in
describing the lived experiences of an individual is known as
phenomenological research. The phenomenological method focuses on
studying the phenomena that have impacted an individual. This
approach highlights the specifics and identifies a phenomenon as
perceived by an individual in a situation. It can also be used to study the
commonality in the behaviors of a group of people.
2.1 Methodology
• Interview
• Questionnaires
2.5 Sources of Data or Instrument Used

Data Gathering
Interview (RRL’s) Questionaires
Ballpen and
Notebook
2.4 Respondents
The respondent of the study where the:
• Architects who is expert in the field of Disaster Risk
Reduction center and a Resilient Space.
• MDRRMC(Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Council)
• Residence of La Paz Tarlac
2.2 Site Selection and Analysis
As part of the research, it aims to study about the community-based
disaster risk reduction management department and find the gap when
it comes to the implementations and service that causes delays and
insufficient response to the community. For this chapter, the researcher
will determine possible location for their proposed project. They will
discuss the features of the given site that will be enough for the
location requirements of the project.
Site Selection:

Proposed Site 1
Location: La Paz, Tarlac
Coordinates:
15deg.26’,38” North
SITE
1
120deg, 43’,21” East
Land area: 528.7 m/16,281.56
sq. m
 Proposed Site 2.
Location: Santa Rosa,
SITE
2 Nueva Ecija
Coordinates:
15 deg,26’,31” North
120 deg,56’,45” East
Land Area: 680.01 m/
24,372.3 sq. m
 Proposed Site 3
Location: San Isidro, Tarlac
City
3 Coordinates:
TE
SI
33 15 deg.,30’,14” North
120 deg.,34’,31” East
Land Area: 885.46
m/46,509.99 sq. m
 B. Site Selection and Justification
Criteria % Criteria Ranking Equivalent - Therefore, site-1,
Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 1 Site 2 Site 3
Lapaz, Tarlac City having a
REGIONAL 20 40/48 35/48 40/48 16.67% 14.58% 16.67%
total lot area of 16,281.56
COMMUNITY 20 53/56 47/56 46/56 18.93% 16.79% 16.43% sq.m. And zoning
classification Agriculture
NEIGHBORHOOD 20 48/48 46/48 46/48 20% 19.17% 19.17% that will be reclassified as
Institutional for the
PROPERTY 20 46/60 45/60 44/60 15.33% 15% 14.67%
proposed site of this
BUILDING SITE 20 36/40 34/40 34/40 18% 17% 17% research.
Total 100 223/256 207/256 210/256 88.93% 82.52% 83.94%
The Site:  ACCESSIBILITY
Mode of Transport: Jeepney/E-jeep, Vans or cars
Busses, Tricycle
Road: Santa Rosa – Tarlac Rd
Proximity To existing Facilities/Man-Made
Structures:
Shopping Mall
•RCS Supermarket
SITE •Gearshift Riding Gears and Accessories
1
Landmark
•Ceasar Baun jr. Enterprises
School
•Caramutan Elementary School
Restaurant
•Hamilton’s Restaurant
 SWOT ANALYSIS
•Convenience: since the site is along Santa Rosa Road
STRENGHT and near to the residential area.
•Near at commercial establishments
•Energy Efficient
•Topography
 

•Noisecoming from the Santa Rosa Road

WEAKNESSES •Exposure to odors
 

•New Modern eco-friendly evacuation to built.

OPPORTUNITIES  
•Decrease the psychological and emotional problems
of the people.
 
•Create a new environment of evacuation center.
 
•Reduced energy use.
 
•Improved energy efficiency
 
•New efficient infrastructure
 

C. Site
Analysis
•This will not be the same from the traditional design
THREATS of evacuation.