Part 1 - A Sustainable Community

A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY 1
INTRODUCTION
As the world is evolving there are still many places who are left out by the society, like the
Philippines. The Philippines is still 3rd world country because of many reasons such as corruption,
unemployment, crimes and poverty with these people are having a hard time to find a job where
they mostly earn money for their daily necessity. The one who is responsible for this is the one
who is in charge to take care the community, because a community should be the one to look
over their people. A good community help their people to develop their skills and earn money to
continue their life and also provide what the community needs. A sustainable community is the
one that the society needs. Sustainability is a way of life where human necessities and activities
are tended to in a manner that is harmless to the ecosystem and stable. It is the ways of behaviors
and actions that makes into account the impacts of individual activities have on the world and
society all in all and towards people in the future. A community is where the people lived and
make lives. So, a sustainable community deals with its human, environment, and economics to
address recent concerns while guaranteeing that the best resources are accessible for people in
the future.
Numerous community all over the world have decided to practice sustainable
development, which is a branch-off of the standard local area improvement process that considers
issues of sustainability, financially, socially, and ecologically in the community. The cycle
essentially addresses the community’s current and future requirements for long term, sustainable
advancement that won't think twice about later generations. Some might see it as proportioning
assets; however, it is closer to find a precautionary way to not think twice about accessibility and
community’s assets. A community that 'practice environmental awareness' by practicing
sustainability will generally see perceptible enhancements in the existences of their individuals
and in their capacity to be free.
It is time for the Philippines to adapt to the changes so that it will not be left out especially
to the numbers of unemployed persons which is often lead to poverty and many more. To adapt
sustainability is not that complex as long as there are continuous income and support from the
community especially to the higher ups. Sustainable community in Philippines is a dream for
everyone because there are a lot of opportunity in this such as, livelihood, financial, and education
and it will be beneficial not only to the people but also for the environment.
A sustainable community will be a great help for a starting community, because it offers a
wholesome service where the needs of people are met
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
A sustainable community is one of the key successes of a community, in this study the
propose project; A Sustainable Community will answer the following:
-How can this sustainable community will be beneficial to end user and to the
environment?
-How can this sustainable community be accessible to all end user, both differently abled
or not?
-How can this sustainable community can help the people for their needs?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
To provide a facility for a sustainable community that offers the necessity of people. The
sustainable community shall provide a healthy, safe, and happy where the environment is
resilient; in case of design & construction, protected, and enhanced; and damage to the
environment is minimized, and where employment opportunities are improved/enhanced.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
The main focus of this research work is the propose Sustainable Community, this study will
determine the efficiency and the benefits of the Sustainable Community to the end user and to
the environment. Also, to design a Sustainable Community without exceeding to the perimeter
line and without damaging any part of the area. This case study considers every aspect and every
user whether it is for differently abled or not or for local or foreign. This study is limited and focused
to address the given problem and other considerations.
It delimits that the project is more accessible for the nearby area and hassle for the farther
one. This study will only cover all architectural-related and solutions that will be beneficial to the
local
-Calculations of structural strength, sanitary, electrical, and mechanical plans and details
- Further insights regarding the efficiency and operation of a sustainable community

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LITERATURE REVIEW
In accordance to Sierra Nevada Alliance (2013), each community is different from each
other and so as the plan that are made for sustainable community. There isn't one right method
to address sustainability — every situation requires an individual methodology. By making a move
now to confront future difficulties, communities assume command over their future and become
some portion of the global solution by decreasing ozone depleting substance discharges, making
hearty neighborhood economies that produce occupations, expanding personal satisfaction
among inhabitants and making a sense of community that individuals need to safeguard. There
are existing models for progress that can act as assets for communities endeavoring to make
change, a couple of which are represented for this situation concentrates on distribution.
Meanwhile, the Sierra Nevada Alliance will proceed with its obligation to cultivate and uphold
neighborhood activities that assist with making versatile Sierra people group that can all the more
likely face the significant issues like environmental change, top oil and monetary slumps.
In addition to that, according to L. Wood a sustainable can be characterized as a local

area that executes projects focused on long-term the executives of regular assets for natural
wellbeing, economic development equipped towards supporting essential necessities, and social
value. Sustainable community advancement projects in rural areas of developing nations
frequently start with endeavors towards better environment management and neediness
lightening. This is a consequence of the way that ecological corruption has decreased individuals'
ability to try and meet their most fundamental needs, which are met using natural resources
However, in accordance to N.Vazin(2021) Human existence is reliant upon the double-

dealing of natural resources and the protection of these resources is a need for human survival.
In ongoing many years, natural environments are being obliterated in many regions of the planet.
Wetland biological systems are perhaps one of the important in environment, and they play a
significant part in the turn of events and sustainability of the surrounding communities. In any
case, they are in peril because of the impracticality and negligence to the natural issues in their
surrounding local communities. Miankaleh wetland, one of the main untamed life asylums in Iran,
is confronting many difficulties because of the unsustainable development of its surrounding.

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DESIGN GUIDELINES
1.Design for Functionality- The design should not be only about aesthetics but also
about the function.
2. Choose the most effective layout- Choosing the most effective layout can really
affect the whole project, because it determines where the spaces must be built. The
layout can also affect the traffic on the area so designing it properly can lessen this
or even eradicate it.
3. Provide efficient way finding – an efficient way finding can make things go
smoothly, like where the residentials, commercial, and industrials spaces are in the
area.
4.. Foster a sense of Security- In every project the sense of security is one of the
must have of the area, because security always come first
5. Health Safety – The safety of the community depends on the project, so in

designing the project the safety must be consider so that it will not affect anyone.
6. Know your facility needs – determining the needs of the community is a great help
not only to the end user but also to the built-in environment, because in able to
provide what they need, the facility must have the people needs.
7. Zoning and Site Planning- zoning the community will be a great help in identifying
what is what among the other buildings, having this characteristic will not only make
the life of the people easier but also comfier.
8.Precautionary Measures to be taken in order to ensure organic production quality

as well as preservation of biodiversity and to prevent contamination and commingling
with products or substances that are not authorized under this Regulation at all
stages of production, preparation and distribution

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DESIGN CONSIDERATION
-Structures, the design of the sustainable community relies upon the geographic area, the
materials utilized and the development strategies. The plan can utilize materials and nearby
strategies for development that are supportable and draw in the neighborhood skilled workers.
-Accessibility, the sustainable community needs to have fair availability with the encompassing
setting for simple openness. There should be more than one method for evacuation the site for
the departure of a most extreme number of individuals during a crisis.
-Landscape design, the project relies upon the scene on a huge piece as it is viable to establish
an environment in and around the site. It likewise helps in creating spaces of atmosphere and
adds plant life that is typically absent in the cityscapes. Green zones in and around the structure
help to tie inside and outside.
-Environment Consideration, environmental thought is a fundamental part during a sustainable

community development considering the effect it will have on the site and the climate. It must pre-
examine specific variables while planning, for example, contamination the development will cause
and harm to the fruitful soils, dispose of waste, strong waste, and sewage. The plan should mean
to preserve the greenery however much as could reasonably be expected and fabricate thinking
about it. The plan development could prompt modification in the horizon, sees from the site, and
vision of the normal scene henceforth, it should grow mindfully.
-Site Design, in this pace, it includes orientation and the layout of the building, circulation, parking
layout, landscaping, water supply, drainage retention, and various other elements.
-Cater to the parking requirement, accurate parking layout is a must and should be a significant
part of the design development procedure. It should be planned according to the orientation of
the project and the availability of the spaces.
-Contextual Elements, the plan should resound with the setting of the site in the development
alongside the social and financial substances. The logical components in view of the lodging
typology, ideology and the materials utilized are regularly the impressions of culture and traditions
of the place. The plan and arranging interaction can fuse the elements of the specific
circumstance, choice of materials, and the plan components considered for the typology of the lot
and the facility that it will serve.
-Hierarchy of space, the plan of the sustainable community plays a crucial part in the general
usefulness and success of the plan. It should put together the layout with respect to a hierarchy
of spaces that separate between public, semi-public, and private spaces. The association
between the indoor and open-air spaces is vital and a smooth change starting with one space
then onto the next. The spaces ought to take care of all age gatherings and necessities to have
an arrangement of exceptional facilities for disabled individuals
-Cater the needs of the community, a sustainable community offers everything to the people.
Catering the needs of the people for their daily lives is a must for a community.

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DESIGN PRINCIPLE
There are seven (7) principles in designing, these principles of design feature the principal parts
of what makes plan interesting to the eye, yet practical and valuable for our everyday use and
this can be applied in designing a sustainable community since it is the characteristics of a good
design.
Balance, is the means by which the components inside a structure are organized
either evenly, lopsidedly, or radially to make the impression of equality in weight or
significance.
Scale, Scale influences how something is adjusted. The expression "Bigger is

always better" isn't generally the situation in design. Sometimes there is a little
component can call consideration similarly as actually as something huge. It's the
message you're attempting to pass on with the design.
Contrast, Contrast in art could be viewed as a tool to help define the identity of
the finished product.
Pattern, it can be utilized to make balance, coordinate surfaces in a reliable way,

or make contrast. An illustration of this are retail chain floor tiles. While they act as
design, they have another reason; they lead the client all through the store.
Movement and Rhythm. is the means by which the eye moves all through the
structure; leading the consideration starting with one perspective then onto the
next. This can be accomplished by utilizing repeating or exchanging components
or patterns. How frequently something repeats and the force of its difference
makes rhythm.
Emphasis, this is the point at which a particular component is given to a distinctive

element to isolate it from a specific component or gathering. This can be
accomplished through different standards like contrast, movement, scale or
balance.
Unity, the way components are organized so the picture is viewed all in all and
generally, makes an outwardly convincing piece is unity.
Design is everywhere. The design should be for the people and with the people because they
are the one that matters. In designing understanding what is the need is what matters the most.

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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
An architecture must have something that touches the human heart, even this
is just mentally it can really affect the whole design of a structure. In todays modern technology
learning to continuously adapting it can really help how a structure not just for a short-term but
for a long term
DESIGN CONCEPT
Contemporary Architecture is based on a principle that is shared by all those who practice it:
the desire and the will to design and build things that are different from what was done in the
past and what is usually done today. Contemporary architecture aims to break away from the
processes and ways of thinking that have become standard. It is innovative.
Sub Concept:
Sustainable Architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental

impact of buildings by efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, and development
space and the ecosystem at large. Sustainable architecture uses a conscious approach to energy
and ecological conservation in the design of the built environment. The idea of sustainability, or
ecological design, is to ensure that our use of presently available resources does not end up
having detrimental effects to our collective well-being or making it impossible to obtain resources
for other applications in the long run.

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SITE SELECTION
The following are the site criteria or characteristics that will aid the need of the researcher to find
a location.
Accessibility- Any area you consider ought to be not difficult access. Search for places that are
close by at least one significant streets (in great shape) and are effortlessly served by open
transportation, if applicable Other than being not difficult to access, consider how open different
area are from you. Likewise consider a spot that is effectively noticeable from the street. Having
your sign noticeable to traffic is consistent commercial for your image.
Geographic Location- The location should safe for everyone
Topography- Land characteristic of the site
Flexibility- the lot should be able to adapt and adjust for the future development
Climate- The climate should also be considered since it is going to be one influences that can
affect the community.
Size- The size should be able to cater all of the needs to be build.
Barangay Calawagan, Cabanatuan City
16.04 Ha
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The site is situated at the Barangay Calawagan Cabanatuan City in the Province
of Nueva Ecija. Calawagan, formerly Kalawagan, is a barangay in the city of Cabanatuan, in the
province of Nueva Ecija. Nueva Ecija is known as the rice granary of the Philippines so this lot will
become useful in sense of agriculture. By analyzing the land, it is one of the suited sites for this
project which is the sustainable community. The lot is 16.04 ha which can accommodate the given
user. The location is ideal for the proposed sustainable community development project
considering its proximity to health and educational institutions, commercial establishments, and
livelihood opportunity. The lot gives a lot of opportunity to the project so it is fitted to be in it.
Average Weather and Climate

The rainy season in Cabanatuan City is gloomy, the dry season is partially cloudy, and it is warm
and humid all year. Throughout the year, the temperature normally ranges from 21°C to 34°C,
with temperatures seldom falling below 19°C or rising over 36°C. From mid-December to mid-
March is the finest time of year to visit Cabanatuan City for warm-weather activities.
Cabanatuan Comprehensive Land Use Map

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SITE ANALYSIS
SOLAR ORIENTATION
SUMMER SOLSTICE
WINTER SOLSTICE
https://drajmarsh.bitbucket.io/sunpath-on-map.html

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TEMPERATURE
This is the monthly average temperature of the city of the area which is the highest ranges from
29 degrees to 35 degrees, while the lowest ranges from 21 degrees to 25 degrees
PRECIPITATION
This is the average rainfall or precipitation of the area, and the highest precipitation is in the month
of July which range from 517.3 mm A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-
equivalent precipitation. The chance of wet days in the area varies very significantly throughout
the year.

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WIND PATH
RIVER/CREEK
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GEOLOGY
In the proposed location wherein, the site is relatively flat, the topography may not influence the
location and layout of the building, but on a sloping site, the topography is likely to be a
significant design factor.
POPULATION OF THE AREA
The population of Calawagan grew from 1,165 in 1990 to 1,836 in 2020, an increase of 671 people
over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of
0.93%, or an increase of 79 people, from the previous population of 1,757 in 2015.
SOIL TYPE: SILTY SOIL
-Smooth and fine
-Holds Water well
-Very Rich with Nutrients
-Easily Cultivated

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APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL CONTROLS
Rule VII and VIII of National Building Code of the Philippines
Allowable maximum building footprint:
Maximum allowable PSO based on Table VIII.1 of PD 1096:
RESIDENTIAL – R1
Total Lot Area (TLA) = 15,000sq.m
Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF)

AMBF (1) = PSO X TLA
= 60% X15,000 sq.m
= 9,000 sq.m
AMBF (2) = SETBACKS-TLA

=5+2+2+2-15,000 sq.m
= 14,989. 00sq.m
THEREFORE, AMBF (1) SHALL PREVAIL (9,000sq.m) SINCE ITS MORE STRINGENT THAN
AMBF (2).
Actual Building Footprint (ABF)

-It shall not exceed the computed allowable max building footprint.
Maximum Allowable Percentage Site Occupancy
DULY APPROVED ZONING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PSO (% OF TLA)
Residential without sprinkler and firewalls 60% of TLA
Residential with sprinkler and firewalls N/A
Actual Percentage (%) Site Occupancy

= AMBF/TLA X 100
= 9,000sq.m /15,000.m X 100
= 60% ACTUAL PSO
Maximum Impervious Surface Area (ISA)

-30% (AS PER PD 1096/ NATIONAL BUILDING CODE) meaning you cannot exceed with this
provided percentage for paved open spaces as stated by the law
Minimum Unpaved Surface Area (USA)

-15% (AS PER PD 1096/ NATIONAL BUILDING CODE) meaning you can exceed with this
Minimum Total Open Space Within a Lot

= ISA(Max) + USA(Min)
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= 30% + 15%
= 45%
Actual Impervious Surface Area (ISA)

= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 30% X 15,000sq.m
= 4,500 sq.m ACTUAL ISA
Actual Unpaved Surface Area (USA)

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 15% X 15,000sq.m
= 2,250 sq.m ACTUAL USA
Actual Total Open Space Within Lot (TOSL)

= 4,500 sq.m + 2,250 sq.m
= 6,750 sq.m ACTUAL TOSL
Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA)

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 60% + 30%
= 90%
= 90% X TLA
= 90% X 15,000
= 13,500.00 sq.m MACA
Parking Provisions: Units with a lot measuring 32.00 to 72.00 sq. meters and/or with a dwelling
unit having a gross floor area of from 18.00 to 22.00 sq. meters - a minimum of one (1) pooled
off-street cum on- site parking slot* for every six (6) lots or lots with dwelling units;
RESEDENTIAL - R2

= 70% X10,000 sq.m
= 7,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-10,000 sq.m
= 9,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).

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Residential with sprinkler and firewalls 75% of TLA

= AMBF/TLA X 100
=7,000sq.m /10,000.m X 100
= 70% ACTUAL PSO



= 30% + 10%
= 40%

= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 30% X 10,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 10% X 10,000sq.m

= 3,000sq.m + 1,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 70% + 30%
= 100%
= 100% X TLA
= 100% X 10,000
= 10,000.00 sq.m MACA

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RESEDENTIAL – R3

= 70% X10,000 sq.m
= 7,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-10,000 sq.m
= 9,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).


= AMBF/TLA X 100
=7,000sq.m /10,000.m X 100
= 70% ACTUAL PSO



= 20% + 10%
= 30%

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= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 20% X 10,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 10% X 10,000sq.m

= 2,000 sq.m + 1,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 70% + 20%
= 90%
= 90% X TLA
= 90% X 10,000
= 9,000.00 sq.m MACA
EDUCATION AND RECREATION


= 80% X20,000 sq.m
= 16,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-20,000 sq.m
= 19,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).


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Commercial without sprinkler and firewalls 85% of TLA
Commercial with sprinkler and firewalls 80%

= AMBF/TLA X 100
= 16,000sq.m /20,000.m X 100
= 85% ACTUAL PSO



= 10% + 10%
= 25%

= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 10% X 20,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 10% X 20,000sq.m

= 2,000 sq.m + 2,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 80% + 10%
= 90%
= 90% X TLA
= 90% X 20,000
= 18,000.00 sq.m MACA

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Parking Provisions: One (1) off-street cum on- site parking slot for every ten (10) classrooms;
and one (1) off-RROW (or off-street) passenger loading space that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/shuttle slots
INSTITUTIONAL

= 60% X10,000 sq.m
= 6,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-10,000 sq.m
= 9,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).


50% of TLA
Institutional without sprinkler and firewalls
Institutional with sprinkler and firewalls 60% of TLA

= AMBF/TLA X 100
= 6,000 sq.m /10,000.m X 100
= 60% ACTUAL PSO



= 20% + 20%
= 40%

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= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 20% X 10,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 20% X 10,000sq.m

= 2,000 sq.m + 2,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 60% + 20%
= 80%
= 80% X TLA
= 80% X 10,000
= 8,000.00 sq.m MACA
Parking Provisions: One (1) off-street cum on-site car parking slot for every twenty five (25)
beds; and one (1) off-RROW (or off- street) passenger loading space that can accommodate two
(2) queued jeepney/shuttle slots; provide at least one (1) loading slot for articulated truck or
vehicle (a 12.00 meter long container van plus 6.00 meter length for a long/hooded prime mover)
and one (1) loading slot for a standard truck for every 5,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor area
(GFA); and provide truck maneuvering area outside of the RROW (within property or lot lines
only)
COMMERCIAL

= 80% X20,000 sq.m
= 16,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-20,000 sq.m
= 19,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).


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80% of TLA
Commercial without sprinkler and firewalls
Commercial with sprinkler and firewalls 85% of TLA

= AMBF/TLA X 100
= 16,000sq.m /20,000.m X 100
= 85% ACTUAL PSO



= 10% + 10%
= 20%

= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 10% X 20,000 sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 10% X 20,000 sq.m

= 2,000 sq.m + 2,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 80% + 10%
= 90%
= 90% X TLA
= 90% X 20,000
= 18,000.00 sq.m MACA

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Parking Provisions: One (1) customer (buyer) jeepney/shuttle parking slot for every 150.00 sq.
meters of wet and dry market floor area and one (1) vendor (seller) jeepney/shuttle parking slot
or loading space for every 300.00 sq. meters of wet and dry market floor area; and one (1) off-
RROW (off-street) terminal that can accommodate at least two (2) jeepneys and six (6) tricycles
for every 1,000.00 sq. meters of wet and dry market floor area
INDUSTRIAL

= 80% X10,000 sq.m
= 8,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-10,000 sq.m
= 9,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).

Industrial without sprinkler and firewalls 80% of TLA
Industrial with sprinkler and firewalls 85% of TLA

= AMBF/TLA X 100
= 8,000sq.m /10,000.m X 100
= 85% ACTUAL PSO



= 10% + 10%
= 20%

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= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 10% X 10,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 10% X 10,000sq.m

= 1,000 sq.m + 1,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 80% + 10%
= 90%
= 90% X TLA
= 90% X 10,000
= 9,000.00 sq.m MACA
Parking Provisions: One (1) car slot for every 1,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor area and one
(1) bus slot for every one hundred (100)workers; if number of workers exceed two hundred (200),
provide one (1) off-RROW (or off-street) passenger loading space that can accommodate two (2)
queued jeepney/shuttle slots; provide at least one (1) loading slot for articulated truck or vehicle
(a 12.00 meter long container van plus 6.00 meters length for a long/ hooded prime mover) and
one (1) loading slot for a standard truck for every 5,000.00 sq. meters of GFA; and provide truck
maneuvering area outside of the RROW (within property or lot lines only)
AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY

= 60% X30,000 sq.m
= 18,000 sq.m

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=5+2+2+2-30,000 sq.m
= 29,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).


= AMBF/TLA X 100
= 18,000sq.m /30,000.m X 100
= 60% ACTUAL PSO



= 20% + 20%
= 40%

= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 20% X 30,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 20% X 30,000sq.m

= 6,000sq.m + 6,000 sq.m

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= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 60% + 20%
= 80%
= 80% X TLA
= 80% X 30,000
= 24,000.00 sq.m MACA
Parking Provisions: Not required if located outside urbanized area; if located within urbanized
area, provide one (1) car slot for every 1,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor area and one (1) bus
slot for every one hundred (100) workers; if number of workers exceed two hundred (200), provide
one (1) off-RROW (or off-street) passenger loading space that can accommodate two (2) queued
jeepney/shuttle slots; provide at least one (1) loading slot for articulated truck or vehicle
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
RESEDENTIAL

= 70% X160,000 sq.m
= 112,000 sq.m

=5+2+2+2-160,000 sq.m
= 159,989. 00sq.m
AMBF (2).


70% of TLA
Residential without sprinkler and firewalls

= AMBF/TLA X 100
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=112,000 sq.m /160,000.m X 100

= 80% ACTUAL PSO



= 20% + 10%
= 30%

= ISA(Max) X TLA
= 20% X 160,000sq.m

= USA(Min) X TLA
= 10% X 160,000sq.m

= 32,000 sq.m + 16,000 sq.m

= PSO + ISA(Max)
= 70% + 20%
= 90%
= 90% X TLA
= 90% X 160,000
= 144, 000.00 sq.m MACA

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TABLE REFERENCES FROM NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES:

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PROGRAMMING CONCERNS
SPACE SUBSPACE NO. OF SQ.M NET 30% + 1 GROSS

OCCUPA PER FLOOR FLOOR
NT OCCUP AREA AREA
ANT
Residential
Residential 500.00 6.00 3000.00 1.30 3900.00
Housing
Worker 100.00 1.80 180.00 1.30 234.00
Housing
=4134.00
Educational
& Recreation
Area
Elem.-Sec 200 1.80 360.00 1.30 468.00
School
Kindergarten 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
Plaza 500 0.65 325.00 1.30 422.50
Chapel 200 0.65 130.00 1.30 169.00
Recreational 200 0.65 130.00 1.30 169.00
Center
=1275.30
Commercial
Area
Wet and Dry 300 0.80 240.00 1.30 312.00
Market
Tricycle 100 0.80 80.00 1.30 104.00
Terminal
Rentable 50 1.40 70.00 1.30 91.00
Commercial
Space
=506.00
Institutional
Areas
Clinic 50 1.40 70.00 1.30 91.00
Brgy. Hall 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
Government 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
Office
Police & Fire 10 1.80 18.00 1.30 23.40
Department
=208.00
Industrial
Areas
Dried Fish 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
Factory &
Office

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Garment and 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80

Undergarme
nt Factory
Sewage & 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
Waste
Management
=140.40
Agricultural &
Fishery
Field for 50 0.80 40.00 1.30 52.00
crops
Fish Pond 50 0.80 40.00 1.30 52.00
Agriculture 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
and Irrigation
Facilities
Spaces for 20 1.80 36.00 1.30 46.80
Tree
Production
=197.60
TOTAL =6461.00
SPACE OCC. QNTY AREA OF TOTAL UNOCCU TOTAL

SPACE FURNITURE SPACE PIED AREA
AND SPACE
EQUIPMENTS (60%)
Residential
Beds 600 3.06 1836.00
Chair 600 0.48 288.00
Table 150 0.96 144.00
WC/LAV 100 1.08 108.00
Shower 100 0.80 80.00
Sofa 100 1.35 135.00
Desk 50 0.60 30.00
TOTAL =2456.00 =1473.60 =6733.60
Educational
& Recreation
Area
Chair 220 0.48 105.60
Desk 220 0.60 132.00
WC/LAV/Urin 10 1.08 10.80
al
Bench 50 0.90 45.00
Sports 3 2.00 6.00
Equipment
TOTAL =299.40 =179.64. =1754.34
Commercial
Area
Chair 300 0.48 144.00
Desk 150 0.60 90.00

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WC/LAV/Urin 10 1.08 10.08

al
TOTAL =244.08 =146.448 =896.53
Institutional
Area
Chairs 100 0.48 48.00
File 50 0.48 24.00
Organizer
Table 50 0.96 48.00
WC/LAV/Urin 10 1.08 10.80
al
TOTAL =130.80 =78.048 =416.85
Industrial
Area
Machineries 6 6.00 12.00
Chairs 60 0.48 28.80
Table 30 0.96 28.80
TOTAL =69.60 =41.76 =251.76
Agriculture &
Fishery Area
Machineries 4 6.00 24.00
Agriculture 10 2.00 20.00
equipment
Fishery 10 2.00 20.00
Equipment
TOTAL =64.00 =38.40 =300
GRAND =10353.08
TOTAL
SPATIAL ORGANIZATION: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
Residential Area
Residential Housing
-Father, Mother and Child/Children
Worker Housing Unit
-Worker from the factory, government and agriculture
Educational and Recreation Area
Elementary and Secondary School
-Teacher, Students, Guards and other staff

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Plaza
-Plaza Caretaker, Cleaner and Guards
Chapel
-Nuns, Priest, and Volunteers
Recreational Center
-Caretaker, Guards and other related staff
Commercial/ Public Area
Wet and Dry Market
-Vendors, Guards, Officers of the market and Cleaners
Tricycle Terminal
-Tricycle Drivers
Commercial spaces (Rentable Stalls)
-Rentable Stalls Owners
Institutional Areas
Clinic
-Doctor, Nurse, Assistant and Guard
Brgy. Hall
-Brgy. Officials (Brgy. Captain, Brgy. Councilorand Brgy. Staff)
Government Office
-Government Officials (Doh representative, Deped Representative and others)
Police and Fire Department
-Police Officer and Firefighter Officer
Industrial Areas
Dried Fish Factory and Office
-Factory Worker, Factory Manager, Factory Secretary, Guards, and other Staffs
Garment and Undergarment Factory
- Factory Worker, Factory Manager, Factory Secretary, Guards, and other Staffs
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Sewage and Waste Management
-Worker, Manager, Secretary, Guards, and other Staffs
Agriculture and Fishery Areas
Field for crops
-Farmers
Fish Pond
-Fish Farmer
Agriculture & Irrigation Facilities
- Worker, Manager, Secretary, Guards, and other Staffs
Spaces for Tree Production
- Worker, Manager, Secretary, Guards, and other Staffs
Application of Building and Zoning Codes.
General Classification of use/Character of occupancy of building or structure of

Sustainable Community
Group A- Residential Dwellings
Division A-1
Zoning Classification
Residential R-1 - a low- density residential zone, characterized mainly by single- family, single
detached dwellings with the usual community ancillary uses on a neighborhood scale, such as
executive subdivisions and relatively exclusive residential communities which are not
subdivisions.
Floor Area Limitations
It depends on the floor area computations if can fit to the total lot area.

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Building Height Limitations
Site Requirements
The land or site upon which will be constructed any building or structure, or any ancillary
or auxiliary facility thereto, shall be sanitary, hygienic or safe. In the case of sites or buildings
intended for use as human habitation or abode, the same shall be at a safe distance, as
determined by competent authorities, from streams or bodies of water and/or sources of air
considered to be polluted; from a volcano or volcanic site and/or any other building considered to
be a potential source of fire or explosion.

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Materials
The materials that will be used for construction of the sustainable community shall be
durable and resistant to any natural phenomena or any accidents. The main materials that will be
used are the one that is available within the city to lessen the cost of transportation and service.
The material should be sustainable and will not cost a large impact to the area, the following are
one of the materials that will be used
-Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
-Rainwater harvesting is the collecting and using of precipitation from
a catchment surface. The rainwater collected can be stored for direct use or used for hydrant
purpose on emergency or can be recharged into the groundwater.
-Cool roofs are one of the sustainable green design technologies that aim at reflecting
heat and sunlight away. It helps in keeping homes and buildings at the standard room
temperatures by lowering heat absorption and thermal emittance.
-Bamboo is a building material that offers superior earthquake protection compared to
wood or cement block. Bamboo is more susceptible to decay than timber, due to a lack of natural
toxins and its typically thin walls, which means that a small amount of decay can mean a
significant percentage change in capacity.
Parking
Minimum required off-street (off-rrow) cum on-site parking slot, parking area and
loading/unloading space requirements by allowed use or occupancy.
Division A-1 Parking Provisions: Units with a lot measuring 32.00 to 72.00 sq. meters
and/or with a dwelling unit having a gross floor area of from 18.00 to 22.00 sq. meters - a minimum
of one (1) pooled off-street cum on- site parking slot* for every six (6) lots or lots with dwelling
units;
Building Types
General Classification of use/Character of occupancy of building or structure of

Sustainable Community
Group A- Residential Dwellings
Division A-1
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Climate Influence
The climate can really influence the site. Temperature, precipitation and wind will
determine how a structure will be built. The structure must be built by considering all of the
instances.
Topography
The physical feature of an area should be adapted by the structure that will be built. The
topography of the lot should be used properly and make the community to adapt in the built-in
environment.
Drainage
A drainage is a must have for a sustainable community, having a drainage system

framework is not just a short-term but for a long-term use.
Geology and soils
The location of the site offers a good soil analysis.

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DESIGN PRECEDENT
La Borda, a cooperative housing project in Barcelona, Spain, was built with extensive community
engagement. In the center of the building, a central courtyard creates a flexible meeting space
that encourages residents to socialize, gather and connect. As a part of the rhythms of daily life,
communal spaces such as the laundry room and the kitchen-cum-dining room allow residents to
mingle and connect. During winter, the polycarbonate roof draws energy from the sun while
providing increased ventilation during summer. The Spanish cross-laminated timber infuses the
building with a natural, organic feel.
The Six, The communal and outdoor spaces provide residents with a sense of community. As a
result of optimal natural light and airflow, as well as structural orientation, The Six is 50% more
energy efficient than a conventionally designed building.
https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/designing-for-typologies/a6756-10-best-examples-of-community-architecture-in-the-
world/

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The Toronto Springdale represents a new era in public spaces. Through its green roof,
geothermal heating and cooling, and greywater systems, the library is targeting LEED Gold
certification. Additionally, it has daylight harvesting systems and electric car charging stations.
From doors, lighting, and furniture to concrete and steelwork, the team specified all locally
available materials. The building’s fluid design and green space were inspired by its location
alongside a ravine, which is adjacent to a flat suburban lot.
The City of San Diego is divided into a total of 55 planning areas where 42 of these areas have
recognized community planning groups (CPGs). Public participation and involvement has
always been an important part of the planning process. CPGs are responsible for advising the
City on community goals and development proposals as well as providing official
recommendations to the City on land use related matters.
https://www.re-
thinkingthefuture.com/designing-for-typologies/a6756-10-best-examples-of-community-architecture-in-the-world/
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National Building Code of The Philippines

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A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY 1

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

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In addition to that, according to L. Wood a sustainable can be characterized as a local

However, in accordance to N.Vazin(2021) Human existence is reliant upon the double-

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5. Health Safety – The safety of the community depends on the project, so in

8.Precautionary Measures to be taken in order to ensure organic production quality

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-Environment Consideration, environmental thought is a fundamental part during a sustainable

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Scale, Scale influences how something is adjusted. The expression "Bigger is

Pattern, it can be utilized to make balance, coordinate surfaces in a reliable way,

Emphasis, this is the point at which a particular component is given to a distinctive

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Sustainable Architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental

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Geographic Location- The location should safe for everyone

Topography- Land characteristic of the site

Barangay Calawagan, Cabanatuan City

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Average Weather and Climate

Cabanatuan Comprehensive Land Use Map

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POPULATION OF THE AREA

SOIL TYPE: SILTY SOIL

-Smooth and fine

-Holds Water well

-Very Rich with Nutrients

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APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL CONTROLS

Rule VII and VIII of National Building Code of the Philippines

Allowable maximum building footprint:

Maximum allowable PSO based on Table VIII.1 of PD 1096:

Total Lot Area (TLA) = 15,000sq.m

Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF)

AMBF (2) = SETBACKS-TLA

Actual Building Footprint (ABF)

Maximum Allowable Percentage Site Occupancy

DULY APPROVED ZONING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PSO (% OF TLA)

Residential without sprinkler and firewalls 60% of TLA

Residential with sprinkler and firewalls N/A

Actual Percentage (%) Site Occupancy

Maximum Impervious Surface Area (ISA)

Minimum Unpaved Surface Area (USA)

Minimum Total Open Space Within a Lot

Actual Impervious Surface Area (ISA)

Actual Unpaved Surface Area (USA)

Actual Total Open Space Within Lot (TOSL)

Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA)

Total Lot Area (TLA) = 10,000sq.m