The BIRETRACC

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ABSTRACT

The BIRETRACC is a leisure and social center of Binangonan. It is a fully develop local

government-operated complex that caters the recreational, training and convention needs of the

whole municipality. It houses the sports gymnasium, bowling and swimming centers, lodging

house, convention center, an impounding facility, hillsides peek, forest park and the team building

facilities.

The project is envisioned to be an environmentally sensitive complex. The harmonious

blending of man-made structures with the natural environment is a major feature of the proposed

BIRETRACC. The project buildings have adjusted to the existing conditions of the site; meaning

the overall design and planning were greatly affected by the sites natural features. In addition, the

project aims to educate its users the proper way of solid waste segregation and show them the

natural beauty of nature through the hillsides peek. Moreover, the project gave way to the

formulation of a new building form, the Bangon style.

Finally, theres a call for future architects to come up with designs which consider nature;

designs which are honest, straight forward and partly innovative and not focusing on technology

alone, in order to justify sustainability.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This thesis book is a masterwork

that was created with the help and

guidance of different individuals. The

author purposely dedicated this page to

give his gratitude to the persons whove

helped him in his 11 months of study plus the personalities hed met in his college years.

First, to the Holy Nazarene of Quiapo, thank you Papa Jesus I made this far because of

you. My Saturday visits at the church have made the completion of this project possible.

To the Del Mundo-Torres clan, although Im not actively participating in our social

gatherings or daily chats, thanks for the support and prayers. Special mention to my parents Mr.

Gaudencio and Perfecta Del Mundo, my brother Darwin, Ate Myra Bilog, Cap. Oggie Del Mundo Jr.

and to my grandparents Tatay Gino, Nanay Luring, Mamay and Nanay Rosing.

My warmest gratitude to the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinating Office and

the local government of Binangonan, Rizal; specifically to Engineers Rogelina De Guzman, Jesus

Laurente, Petronio Tolentino and Nelson Pajarillo. Hopefully, the researcher would be the 1st

municipal architect of Binangonan in addition to the array of engineers stated above.

To my thesis mates Aaron Aramil, Jonah Villaruel, MJ Edon for the miniature model, Riza

Katalbas for the presentation boards and Hector Frias, thanks for the help. To Rommel Andallo,

Kareem Barquez and Howard Ocampo, thank you for those three years of TIPinian friendship;

additional merit to Mang Bitok and Kag. Ansel Bilog.


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Thanks to my thesis consultants Arch. Joseph Alcoran and Arch. Roberto Reyes. Even

though there were shortcomings on my part, Im anticipating that theres a minimal percentage in

my work that made our Saturday sessions successful.

To my former schools University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University, youve both

made my college years difficult but exciting. Special mention to my former professors and

Tamaraw classmates- Pinky Febrer, Jemmerson Erese, Ruth Tolentino, Arriane Gallardo, Joy dela

Cruz, Nerissa Esteron and Lloyd Cruz.

Finally, this would be the first

time that the author of any book will

acknowledge his own self. To Deniper

Ogino, although your Design 10 subject

is a disappointment, youve still passed

the course, congratulations! This stage of

your architecture career is frustrating, however there are still phases in your profession which you

can now look forward to- the architecture licensure examination or maybe some other career.

Theres still HOPE, you can do it!


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.

Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Background 1 to 111.1 Introduction 1-51.1.1 Historical Background of the Problem1.1.2 The Proposed Project

1.2 Statement of the Problem 5-61.2.1 Major Problem1.2.2 Minor Problems

1.3 Objectives of the Study 7-81.3.1 Major Objective

1.3.2 Minor Objectives

1.4 Significance of the Study 9-101.5 Scope and Limitation of the Study 10-11

Chapter endnotes 11

II. Chapter 2: Theoretical Framework and Related Literature 12 to 392.1 Related Literatures and Studies 12-27

2.1.1 Local Literatures2.1.1.1 Eco Friend, saving the world one building at atime

2.1.1.2The Activists, five advocates of Filipino designspeak up.Modernist Mix Masters, five modernistdesigners share their views.

2.1.2 Foreign Literatures2.1.2.1 Joe Addo looks beyond Architecture for his

native Ghana.2.1.2.2 Design and Evolution of Recreational

Architecture2.1.3 Local Studies

2.1.3.1 The Far Eastern University Auditorium2.1.3.2 Phillips Sanctuary2.1.3.3 RMSC Bowling Center2.1.3.4 RMSC New Tennis Center2.1.3.5 PhilSports Swimming and Diving Center

2.1.4 Foreign Study: Selected Beijing Olympic Buildings

2.2 Conceptual Framework, Research Focus and Paradigm 27-382.2.1 Conceptual Framework


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2.2.2 Research Focus2.2.2.1 Introduction2.2.2.2 Passive Building Design and Mechanical

System Via Three-Tier Approach2.2.2.3 Analytical Framework

2.2.3 Research Paradigm

2.3 Hypothesis 39

2.4 Definition of Terms 39

III.Chapter 3: Methodology 40 to 453.1 Method of Research Used 40

3.2 Sources of Data 40-42

3.2.1 Primary Sources3.2.2 Secondary Sources

3.3 Sampling Techniques Used 44

3.4 Data Gathering Procedure 44

3.5 Research Instruments Used 44

3.6 Validity of Instruments 44

3.7 Treatment of Data 45

IV.Chapter 4: Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation 46 to 974.1 Site Study 46-82

4.1.1 Geographical Setting 46-64

Binangonan Municipal Map Barangay Batingans Existing Land Use Map Vicinity Map Site Map and Information Site Suitability Site Rating SWOT Analysis4.1.2 Building Technology and Utilities 64-69 Building Technology Utilities and Related Services

4.1.3 Socio-economic, Physical and EnvironmentalConditions

70-82

Demographics Social and Economic Level


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Land Use and Zoning Peace and Order Situation Fire Services Form of Existing Structures: A Brief Evaluation of

Binangonan Public Buildings

Climatic Conditions4.2 Building Analysis and Design 83-95

4.2.1 Statement of Function4.2.2 Building Requirements4.2.3 Project Organizational Chart

4.3 Site Requirements 96

4.4 Legal Considerations 97

V.Chapter 5: Design Solutions 98 to 107Presentation of Architectural Design SolutionsProposed Solutions on Major and Minor Problems

VI.Chapter 6: Project Construction Cost and Schedule 108 to116

6.1 Project Construction Cost

6.2 Projected BIRETRACCs Revenue

6.3 Administrative, Operational and Maintenance Costs

6.4 Return of Investment

VII.Chapter 7: Design Translation 117 to129

VIII.Chapter 8: Summary of Findings, Conclusions andRecommendations

130

Bibliography, Appendices and Curriculum Vitae


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LIST OF PHOTOS AND FIGURES

Photos1. De La Salle Santiago Zobel Sports Pavilion 122. San Miguel Corporate Headquarters 143. Tamale Conference Center 154. Singapores Esplanade 165. Phillips Sanctuary 196. Rizal Memorial Sports Complexs Bowling Center 20-227. PhilSports Swimming and Diving Center 22-238. Selected Beijing Olympic Buildings 24-269. Site Photos 51-53,56

and 99

10.Ondoy Scene 6711.Controlled Dumpsite 69 and

10112.Rizal Provincial Capitol 7613.University of Rizal System Binangonan 7714.Rizal National Science High School 7815.Binangonan Municipal Building 7816.Bangon Style 106

Figures1. Triple Bottom Line 272. Trinity of Environmentally Sensitive Design 283. Triangular Relationship 304. Passive Solar Design 335. Three-Tier Approach 346. Split System Diagram 357. Sun Path Diagram 808. Wind Analysis Diagram 81


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LIST OF TABLES AND MAPS

Maps

1. Binangonan Municipal Map 462. Existing Land Use Map of Batingan 483. Vicinity Map 494. Site Map 1 505. Site Map 2 546. Soil Map 557. Slope Map 568. Geology in MARILAQUE Growth Area 579.

Areas with Drainage Facilities (Mainland) 6710.Existing Land Use Map 74

Tables

1. Land Use of Barangay Batingan 482. Technical Lot Description of Site 1 503. Technical Lot Description of Site 2 544. Site Rating Chart 605. 2009 Daily Waste Generation of Barangay Batingan 696. Projected Population of Binangonan 707. Binangonan 2009 Population in Terms of Male/Female

Distribution71

8. 2010 Employed Population of Binangonan 719. Schools in Mainland Binangonan 7210.Land Use of Binangonan 2001-2010 7511.2008 List of Crimes 7612.Sun Path Computation 7913.BIRETRACCs Annual Revenue 113-11514.Annual Administrative Cost 115

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