BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Solid wastes in the Philippines have been accelerated due to fast pace

industrialization, urbanization and growth of population. About 28,875 tons was estimated

garbage every day in year 2010, and the higher contributor of the waste generated with high

percentage is made up of organics and recyclable waste (Atienza, 2011). Since incineration

of solid waste is now illegal under Republic Act 9003 for the safety of human health and

protection of environment, land filling and the 3 R’s included waste management method

(Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) are the main types of SWM in the country. Despite this law,

however, poor solid waste management in the Philippines is still dominant since open and

controlled dumps are being used in the country. In 2014, the disposal facilities have about

523 open dump site that are still functioning, however, many dumpsite now are already

filled up to its capacity and forced to close (GALARPE, 2017). This is manifested by the

low compliance of LGUs to Republic Act 9003 and rampant littering and unhealthy practice

of burning wastes in some open dumps and areas.

A waste-to-energy plants converts solid waste into electricity or an ecological cost-

effective way of recovering energy. It is being seen as a way to address the nation’s energy

woes by converting the trash to energy that leaves inert ash that was unfortunately being

stored at the landfill site. WTE was done thru the processes such as incineration or burning,

pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and landfill gas recovery but through the years it

is being developed and well analyzed for the less impact it may cause to the environment. It

is equipped with the latest in combustion and less contamination control technologies to

keep emissions and pollutants not only for the sake of public health, but to those detectable

by the most sensitive tests in use.

 The connection concerning architecture and its environment is currently at low, and

present-day ecological architecture is engaging that. Ecological architecture has grown in a

trend as we have become more aware of climate change, and search for means of mitigating

its effects. In 1960’s Eco-architecture as we know it has been around, and is continually

developing to as now we know ecological architecture, it accommodate the new approaches

in which we build. However, numerous expert planners are focused on different aspects of

“green” architecture, but truly ecological architecture needs to fuse the majority of the

approaches. Architecture cannot be separate from the site it is situated in. This is not only its

natural site, but also the culture of the people on the site. One must understand the needs of

the people using the architecture, and the traditions, and culture of the people. The view on

green architecture begins with the approach to organic architecture, It will always inspire

and mesmerize, it is coming back nowadays as an international movement that brings

together respect for nature and beauty, harmony of natural forms, trens and system

(KAJTAZI, 2009).

Today, massive quantities of fossil fuels have been used as an energy source to

supply power in the country. With the current condition of rapid industrialization,

urbanization density, and increasing population, the burning of coal, natural gas and oil has

released approximately 500 billion tons of carbon dioxide, and in fact 50% of that still

remains in the atmosphere. The impact of these emissions in the atmosphere contributes to

the swelling level of greenhouse gases leading to the global warming effect. As a result, in

the last couple of decades the threat of global warming and climate change is escalated. This

kind of plant can also be an alternative energy options to reduce CO2 emissions and replace

fossil fuels. (Mardiana, 2015) Most forms of these renewable energy technologies unlike
 fossil fuels produce little or no carbon dioxide emissions. In spite of the capacity to lessen

carbon dioxide emissions, the contribution of these technologies depends closely on the

financial opposition between these technologies and society aspect that changes generously

by region. Thus, the role of these innovations in decreasing carbon dioxide emissions and

mitigating climate change specifically for energy service in buildings should be further

analyzed by considering the all-out cost; end-use efficiency measures; economic analysis;

and socio-cultural advantages and disadvantages.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant stands for almost quite a while and leaves the site

vacant and unused. Historic preservation is an important consideration for these sites.

Preservation of both structures and memories can continue the legacy of these plants, while

adaptive reuse can allow for redevelopment and new function. The issue was how to create an

architectural conversion which would integrate the BNPP’s function in the site and have that turn

into Waste-to-Energy Plant while reducing its carbon emission in the atmoshpere. The design of

the Nuclear Power plant and Waste-to-Energy Plant façade differs, therefore each of the two has

to be different as well in terms of spatial forms and functions. Utilizing the existing infrastructure

and considering the historical backdrop of a site at a logical level creates parameters which call

for creative reconsidering of industrial artifacts. This study strives to exhibit the advantages of

alternative repurposing as an innovative approach to make extraordinary spaces and places that

give back to an area, potentially, considerably more so than the past industrial body.
  What ecological strategies can be utilized in transforming the Bataan Nuclear Power

Plant to Waste-to-energy Plant?

 What architectural strategies can be used in reducing carbon emission impact in WTE?

GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STRATEGIES

To introduce new functions of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant that will contribute to the

rehabilitation and redevelopment of the area. To convert and integrate the design of waste-to-

energy plant into the existing site of Bataan nuclear power plant and reduce its CO2 emission by

incorporating the ecological strategies.

OBJECTIVES

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