KALASAG Target Users’ Preference

A PROPOED PROTOTPYE DUPLEX

DISASTE
Project Kalasag is a disaster-resilient housing that will target the highly R ADAPTI
HOUSING
urbanized cities that face urban sprawl problems, informal settlers, and experienced RESILIE VE
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state of calamity during natural disasters. The proposed prototype housing
incorporates elements behind Bahay na Bato. Bahay na Bato can adopt a tropical
environment in the Philippines and become part of the history of the country.
livelihoo HOUSING
Project Kalasag will incorporate adaptive architecture in line with the objectives of d
the project. The two-storey duplex economic and socialize housing uses
vernacular materials in the city of Bacolod. Bacolod is known for its ancestral
houses such the Bahay na Bato. The overall design of Project Kalasag features
minimalist and modern style of the inspired Bahay na Bato. This proposed sustainabilit Cost of
project promotes the unique style housings that evolved to reflect the y living
distinctive geographical, social, and its cultural aspects.

The concept behind the project embraced flexibility, sustainability, and

user-centricity. Targeted users such as urban settlers and low-income people experience
spaces that adapt to our ever-changing needs, promoting productivity, sustainability,
and a better quality of life. The structures of the proposed prototype housing are
mainly elevated on the ground and are zoned based on the necessities of the users. The
allotted space below the upper floor is a space for the livelihood or future small
business of the targeted users and serves as the center of living of the people.
 Design Solution

The proposed housing model adopts a disaster resiliency

strategy that involves a sloped roof, storm shutter windows, and K
concrete and wood construction. According to the study of Gabitan, a
rectangular base with a sloped roof helps the structures to lessen wind
pressure and destruction of the structures. Storm Shutters are used on A
the window to protect it from the strong winds and rainy season. The
shutters also blocked direct sunlight coming inside the structure and
also affected natural shading. Additionally, aside from being resilient
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housing, the project Kalasag highlights the importance of the
livelihood of the targeted users. According to the housing
developments in the Philippines, the reasons why most housing
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projects experience problems such as being left unoccupied is
because a lack of focus on sustainability, new job opportunities, and
poor location choices.
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Design
• Light & Consideration
Ventilation • Sustainability
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• Materials • Resiliency

• Prevention • Connectivity G
• Layouts & Composition • Security

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