Architectural Programming: A Proposed Disaster-Proof Socialized Housing and Community Center
Architectural Programming: A Proposed Disaster-Proof Socialized Housing and Community Center
Architectural Programming: A Proposed Disaster-Proof Socialized Housing and Community Center
CHAPTER 4
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
Type of Occupancy Group A Division 1-2 (As per Table VII Section 701 of NBCP)
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1. Economic
One of the biggest factors affecting the project is budget constraint. Socialized housing in the Philippines
demands affordability for the target users. Recognizing this factor will guide the project in the right direction.
2. Pertaining Laws
Strict laws encompassing socialized housing (BP 220) need to be followed in all aspects of the project. The
existing laws will help direct the project to what is needed currently in the country.
3. Cultural
Given that Filipino households are unacclimated to change of environment, creating new homes, especially
vertical housing, will be challenging. Acknowledging the cultural background of the users will aid the project
in creating an environment where the target residents will be comfortable in.
4. Sustainability
The project aims to address the climatic crisis that brought rising sea levels the world is experiencing today.
With this in hand, the proposal will not only aim to create amphibious housing, but also sustainable
resources such as community gardens, rainwater collection, and solar power collection. These will overall
drastically improve the quality of life of the residents.
5. Environmental
Caloocan is known to be a flood-prone area of Metro Manila. Given this, the proposal will be located in the
least flood-prone and safe area of Caloocan.
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4.2.1 Concept
The form concept of the proposal takes inspiration from the human body and the synergy of its system. The
housing blocks will be interconnected with each other, with a hexagonal shape to maximize the existing
landmass.
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1 Building Cost Area of Bldg. x Construction Cost per sqm. Housing Unit- 225,000,000 PHP
285,000,000 PHP
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