REGIONAL MAP SETTINGS

REGION IV-A (CALABARZON) REGIONAL MAP

Region IV-A, a region of great natural beauty that is also known as

Calabarzon and more formally called the Southern Tagalog Mainland. It is
composed of five provinces, in which the word Calabarzon consists of one or
more letters from each province. CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal and
QueZON. It is the second most densely populated region in the country,
situated on southwest Luzon just south and east of Metro Manila. Calabarzon
is the fifth smallest region in terms of land area, but has a large population
with 14.41 million inhabitants as at 2015.

In order to lead the country in its efforts to compete in the knowledge

economy through public private partnerships and to cope with growing
demand for business process outsourcing, Calabarzon is positioning itself as
a "private smart region". From different global industries.
A smart city is defined as a developed urban area that creates sustainable.By
excelling in multiple and less important areas, such as economy, mobility,
environment, people, living and government, economic development and a
high quality of life are ensured.

PROVINCIAL MAP SETTINGS

MAP OF BATANGAS
Map of Batangas 2013 (flickr.com)

Batangas, located in the southwest part of Luzon in the CALABARZON

region, is a first class province of the Philippines. It is bordered by the
provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east, its
capital being Batangas City. There is the island of Mindoro across the Verde
Islands Passages to the south, and there's a South China Sea in the west.
Poetically, Batangas is often referred to by its ancient name Kumintang.

There are 3,115.05 square kilometers of land in the province which is

1,202.73 square kilometres wide. The population was 2,908,494 as
determined by the 2020 census. It accounted for 17.96% of the total
population in the CALABARZON region, 4.68% of the entire Luzon island
group's population or 2.67% of the whole Filipino population. The province of
batangas is composed of municipalities of Balayan, Calaca, Calatagan,
Lemery, Lian, Nasugbu, Taal, Tuy, Bauan, Lobo, Mabini, San Luis, San
Pascual, Tingloy, Agoncillo, Alitagtag,Balete,Cuenca, Laurel, Malvar, Mataas
na Kahoy, San nicolas, Terisita, Tomas, Talisay, Tanauan city, Ibaan, Padre
Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, Taysan and Lipa City.

Batangas is a combination of commercial opportunities, environmental

beauty, culture heritage and the warmth of the sea makes it one of the best
tourist destinations in the Philippines. Batangas aims at improving the quality
of life for citizens, protecting the natural environment through sustainability
and resilience, growth and development by recommending a fifteen minute
local core concept to Talisay. The world-renowned architect and urban
planner Felino "June" Palafox and Mayor Beverley Dimacuha, acting on
behalf of the city government, signed a contract for Palafox Associates to
provide consulting services for the review and updating of Batangas City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Integrated Zoning Ordinance,
Comprehensive Development Plan, and Local Development Investment
Program. This agreement demonstrates the administration's innovative
approach to creating a new and improved city that is resilient, sustainable,
and forward-thinking.
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY

PERMEABLE PAVEMENTS

Permeable pavers can improve curb appeal, create the ideal outdoor space,
and build walkways that flow through gardens. They can also benefit the
environment by allowing natural water cycle. Permeable pavers often used in
pedestrian areas, public square and courtyards, bike paths and trails that
provide durable and water-permeable surfaces and for green spaces like
gardens.

Permeable pavement, /articles/environmental-benefits-permeable-pavers

(angi.com)2021

COMPOSITE WOOD CLADDING

Composite wall cladding is constructed from a combination of collected wood
and recycled plastic.Composite wood cladding is known for its longevity and
resistance to rot, insects, and weathering. When compared to traditional
wood, buildings and structures covered with composite materials often require
less
maintenance and have a longer lifespan, which minimizes resource
consumption over time and lowers the frequency of replacements.

Composite wood cladding, /newtechwood-composite-cladding/ (deckbrokers.co.uk)

EXTERIOR WOODEN LOUVERS

In commercial and industrial buildings, louvers are used for a variety of

architectural and functional purposes. The most common use of louvers is in
window blinds. Wooden louvers are useful for controlling natural ventilation
and circulation as well as the quantity of sunlight that enters a space. A
building's external wooden louvers can improve its architectural appeal. They
enhance the façade's general texture, warmth, and visual appeal while also
adding to the building's overall character and style.It features a shield that
keeps out weather-related aspects like wind and rain.
Selecting FSC-certified or sustainably produced wood for louvers contributes
to green methods of construction.

Exterior wooden louver, /prod/power-wood-corp/product/ (archiexpo.com)

LOUVERD UV GLASS WINDOW

The purpose of louvered UV glass windows is to lessen the amount of

damaging UV rays that enter interior rooms. Louvered UV glass windows can
help reduce energy consumption by regulating the amount of sunlight that
enters a building. They lessen the need for excessive artificial lighting and
cooling systems by assisting in the regulation of indoor temperatures.UV-
louvered windows can improve learning environments in schools in a number
of ways, making them more comfortable and healthful. Schools have the
ability to provide a more welcoming atmosphere for students that encourages
successful learning.
 LOUVERD UV GLASS WINDOW,/aluminum-louvers-windows/ (deltawds.com)

DOUBLE GLAZING GLASS WINDOW

Insulated glass units, or IGUs, sometimes referred to as double glazing, can

make an important contribution to a building's sustainability. Double-glazed
windows are a great option for energy efficiency and also have an additional
advantage of reducing noise. Double glazing contributes to a building's
reduced carbon footprint by increasing energy efficiency. In context of global
initiatives to reduce climate change and advance sustainable building
techniques, this is especially significant.
Double glazing glass window,/what-is-double-glazing/ (actionglass.com.au)2019