CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

Main Campus, Roxas City

College of Engineering and Architecture

A Research Paper

In

AD 7: Community Architecture & Urban Design

Submitted By:

Mark Adrian Javellana

Donna Benedicto

Vincent John Alejaga

BS Architecture 4

Submitted To:

Ar. Mark D. Degala

Instructor
I. Introduction

Background of the Study

The rapid urban growth and transformation that resulted from

overpopulation bring great changes in the form and style of the
urban fabric, and also challenges to the landscape structure,
natural environment and resources to support urban habitation.
As urban populations and economies are expanding, and with
increasing numbers of people joining the middle class
(earning and spending more), consumption, energy demand and
waste generation are all rising. Due to our obsession with
economic growth, the GDP-driven growth model and excessive
use of finite resources, global greenhouse gas emissions
keep rising – despite all the efforts of the last 20 years
to reduce them. It appears that there is a growing gap
between current urbanization patterns and what would really
be needed to shift to more sustainable urban future.Already
half of the world’s land surface has been transformed for
humanity’s use. As more and more people live in cities, the
cities have taken centre stage as key players in the future
of human populations. City management, governance, urban
mobility, liveability and density have all become key
themes for politicians and decision makers who are
attempting to manage urbanization, but in conditions of
rapid urbanization (especially with the dynamic exploding
urbanism of Asian cities), controlled sustainable
development has not always been achieved; for instance,
urban infrastructures are increasingly fragmented

These changes affect the style and the quality of life that
leads to some changes related to people needs in urban open
spaces in hyperdense areas. Hyper-density defined as density
sufficient to support subways – contributes to the health,
prosperity and sustainability of cities. Compared to most forms
of human habitation, dense cities are the most efficient
economic engines; they are the most environmentally sustainable
and the most likely to encourage joyful and healthy lifestyles.
Hyperdensity became phenomenon in some areas in most of the
world countries. So it needs some attention from officials and
researchers. Hyperdensity can be found in two forms;
horizontally in short and too close buildings (e.g. refugee
camps, slums, old cores, and informal settlements), and
vertically in high rise buildings. Furthermore, hyperdensity has
several levels in relation to its size; a neighborhood level, a
camp level, or a settlement level. In addition, it can appear in
a city level.

Sustainable urban development and land use has been a

new agenda for over a decade in the world. Particularly in
hyper density cities such as cities in Asia, land use
conditions are more complicated and different from general
large cities and the conflict between growing demand from
urban development and limited land supply is more
prominent. To facilitate sustainable land use in hyper
density cities, this paper looks into land use
conditions/characteristics in such cities by examining
their land use practice as a real case. Firstly, land
demand and supply are both analyzed. Secondly, the
statutory and administrative procedures of land development
and allocation are reviewed. Finally, problems in the
current land use system are also identified and discussed.
The findings can serve as a useful reference for specific
further research on sustainable land use in compact/high
density cities.

Objectives of the Study

Generally, the study aims to redesign a site into a Hyper-

dense city that will decentralized the production and

distribution of energy, water, and food. Providing inclusive and

accessible public space to all groups in the community. To

provide habitation or green living, and solution to the rapid

change in climate, raw food production will continue even with

the disastrous effects of nature.

Specifically, the study aims to:

1. Design – redesign a community into a Hyper-dense City.

2. Conduct – to conduct a site analysis of the proposed Hyper-

density Communityin terms of:

a. Site Location

b. Utilities

c. Parking and Networks for movement, people and

biodiversity

d. Landscaping

e. Security

f. Reprocity

3. To design a Hyper-density Community using sustainable,

self-efficient and green architecture.

Significance of the Study

Hyper-density Community: a study that offers an alternative

solution that balances the social inclusiveness, sustainability

and accessibility of land. This proposal will benefit the

following beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Beneficiaries. This study will be favorable to the owner and

end-users in terms of economic, health status, improvement of

the city and opportunities which will provide jobs and enhance

community livability.

Government. This study can be a reference or can be adapted by

the government as it hopes to invite investors as well as

improve tax remittances.

Researcher. This study hopes to apply the knowledge learned by

other students in terms of architectural design and how they

could come up with a solution in terms of logical approach and

will also give insight about designing structures of the future

introducing hyper-density community and sustainable

architecture.

Scope and Limitations

This study coversa conceptualization and designing of

structures must effective, functional and safe limited for other
purposes.

Definition of Terms
 This study, “Hyper-density Community” defines the terms

used technically, operationally as well as conceptually to

provide a definite point of reference in levelling-off to ensure

better understanding and appreciation of the study.

Green- refers to the most common color in the natural

world; it’s the color we associate with environment,

revitalization and rebirth (Retrieved January 15, 2019 from

http://www.empower-yourselfwithcolorpsychology.com/color-

green.html)

In this study, Green refers to the plants and landscapes.

Green Architecture- or known as sustainable architecture is

the theory, science and style of buildings designed and

constructed in accordance with environmentally friendly

principle. (Retrieved January 15, 2019 from https://science

direct.com//green+architecture/)

In this study, Green Architecture refers to the design

approach of the proposed project where environmental impacts of

the building will be minimized by efficiency and moderation in

the use of materials, energy and development space in the

ecosystem.

Green Living- is a lifestyle that tries in as many ways to

bring into balance the conservation and preservation of the

earth's natural resources, habitats, and biodiversity with human

culture and communities (Retrieved January 15, 2019 from

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com)

In this study green living refers to the trade tower

designed to create a lifestyle that works with nature.

Mixed Use- is a type of urban development that blends

residential, commercial, cultural, institutional or industrial

uses. (Retrieved January 15, 2019 from

http://www.dictionary.com)

In this study mixed use are buildings/areas used or

suitable for different functions.

Living- refers to the form of a person who is alive;

currently active or being used. (Retrieved January 15, 2019 from

http://www.dictionary.com)

Hyper-density — defined as density sufficient to support

subways — contributes to the health, prosperity, and

sustainability of cities, the densification of our built and

social environments will to a large extent determine our

strength as a nation.

(Retrieved January 15, 2019 from

https://placesjournal.org/article/building-hyperdensity-and-

civic-delight/?cn-reloaded=1)
II. Review of Related Literature
III. Methodology

Design Philosophy

Concept of Design

Bibliography