United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA)

National University Chapter

Project Name: DESIGNS, AS WE KNOW IT: THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE IN A POST
PANDEMIC WORLD Proponent: Espina, Charles Ian and Meneses, Reina Hyacynth

A. About the Event

With the novel coronavirus affecting the very blueprint of the Philippines, architects,
builders, designers, and planners have been proposing various ideas and layouts for
spaces and structures post-COVID-19. At present, the architecture and design industry
are continuously re-evaluating the way people will move around spaces, specifically
inside their homes, offices, and within public establishments. Planners are reassessing the
outline of cities and relatively developed rural areas, focusing on public highways, central
business districts, and highly dense communities.

In order to present how the pandemic is affecting the built environment on a larger scale,
this 2020, UAPSA presents DESIGNS, AS WE KNOW IT: THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE IN A
POST PANDEMIC WORLD, a two hour seminar that will address the needs of post-
pandemic design and planning, gathering ideas and observations from acclaimed
architects and designers of the Philippines.

The main purpose of this event is to identify and posit solutions for critical issues related to
the care environments being considered by the construction industry professionals as the
COVID-19 crisis continues to affect more citizens of the world, and what specific
considerations relate to this architecture.

B. Details of the event

Understanding how new social distancing guidelines can be used in conjunction with
technology and design will be more crucial for public health than ever. The seminar will
give an overview of safety measures and systems which can be integrated into our
existing buildings and designs to create a safer work environment for building occupants.
We will explore some short-term and long-term strategies and solutions including focus on
indoor air quality, advanced air-filtration systems, addition of biophilic design elements
as well as new space-planning protocols.

The event is designed for a range of Professionals and those with a general design interest
to understand the perspectives of the Philippine construction industry leaders:

Architects Business Owners

Planners Tenants
Engineers Students Contractors Investors

The seminar is a 2hr-session that will be held on 9th day of November year 2020, starting
at 9:00 AM (UTC+8). The location is at the 12th Floor Annex Building of National University.
The participants are limited to 150 per head only. UAPSA (National University Chapter)
DESIGNS, AS WE KNOW IT: DESIGNS, AS WE KNOW IT: THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE IN A
POST PANDEMIC WORLD will be modulated by Charles Ian Espina (President of UAPSA NU
Chapter ), together with Meneses, Reina Hyacynth (Vice President UAPSA NU Chapter).
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National University Chapter

C. Event Objectives

• LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Participants will identify the impacts of potential pandemics on the
built environment using existing data from the current pandemic and
determine how these affect their current designs or renovations.
2. Participants will be able to use new social distancing guidelines &
safety measures on their projects and integrate them with minimal
changes to building design.
3. Participants will discuss what factors should be considered when
selecting materials and finishes for their project and specify the options
that will reduce building occupants’ chances of contacting the virus.
4. Participants will examine various building systems used to increase the
health and safety of building occupants, and summarize how these
systems can be integrated into their existing projects

D. Sample Program

7:45- 8:45 Registration

8:45-9:00
Opening Ceremony (prayer and
opening remarks)
9:00-9:10
9:10- 9:30 Introduction (Opening remarks)
9:30- 10:30 Introduction of guest speakers
11:30- 12:30
Lecture of first speaker
12:30- 1:30
1:30- 2:30 Lecture of second speaker
2:30- 3:15 LUNCH BREAK
3:15- 3:45 Lecture of third speaker

3:45- 4:00 Panel Discussion

4:00- 4:15 Open Discussion for students (Question
and answer portion)
4:15- 4:30 Certificate Distribution
4:30- 5:00
Concluding remarks (closing prayer
and remarks)
Photo-op
Giveaways Distribution

E. Budget Plan

Attendees Fee Php 70

Certificate for Participants Php 600
Framed Certificate for Guest Speakers Php 500
Food and Beverages Expenses
Php 800
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National University Chapter
Giveaways
-Pandemic Kit for the Participants (e.g. Php 10,500
Disposable face mask and shield,
sanitizers, and tissues) Php 2,700
-Pandemic Kit and sustainable
personalized tumbler for the guest speakers

Speakers, microphone, projector and other FREE (borrowed from ITRO of the
technical equipment . school)
Stage decorations (Cardboard letters, Php 300
Designed backdrop, etc )
Venue FREE (through reservation only)
TOTAL
Php 15,470

F. Team Roles and Responsibilities

• Budget committee Tasked with developing a detailed budget outline and

adequately distribute event costs such as food expenditures, prizes, awards, set
arrangements and everything that money involve in.
• Creative Committee Accountable for the fabrication, enhancement, and
manufacture of products such as certificates and giveaways.
• Documentation Committee Supervise at taking photographs and videos of the
essential aspect of the event that would involve attendees and guests’ speakers
or representatives.
• Food Committee Accountable for supplying representatives with sufficient foods
and beverages supplies.
• Planning Committee Takes responsibility for the creation of a detailed event
schedule that contains the aims and expected results including such program flow
as well as the event template.
• Public Relations Committee Held accountable for the digital production and
posting of materials that shared on social media for event promotions.
Furthermore, individuals are tasked to identify prospective outside partners of the
event.
• Registration Committee Designated to collect and preserve the application form
of the attendees and speakers, as well as to protect the number of participants in
the event.
• Security Committee It is charge of managing the arrival and departure of the
individuals involved and for ensuring a pleasant environment during the event.
• Set-up Committee Qualified for the layout of the event venue, including chair and
table configuration, technical facilities, and stage design.
• Technical Committee Appointed to repair and guarantee that the required
technical equipment such as screen, speaker, and microphone are in great
condition before and during the present matter.
• VIP Committee Delegated to accompany the presenters in getting to the event
location, as well as to entertain and interact to them to ensure that they are not
bored. They are also responsible for helping them leave the venue and campus
for the event.
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National University Chapter

MEMBERS

Meneses, Reina Hyacinth

Art Denielle Riego

Darla Clarisse Velazco

Reyes, Felix

Biojon, Janniah Coleen

Arroyo, Catherine

Ruth Krizelle Abuyen

Igagamao, Ruben

Sarmiento, Rizza Marie

Espina, Charles Ian