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Specific Uses or of Occupancy Reference Uses or Character of Minimum Required Parking Slot, Parking Area and Loading Space
Structures
Group J: Agriculture-related uses or Not required if located outside urbanized area, if located within urbanized area,
provide one (1) car slot for every 1000.00 sq.m. of gross floor area and one (1)
Division J-1 Occupancies A
bus slot for every 100 workers; if number of workers exceed 200, provide one
vehicle (a 12m long container van plus 6.00 meters length for a long/hooded
prime mover) and 1 loading slot for a standard truck for every 5,000 sq.m. of
GFA; and provide truck maneuvering area outside for the RROW (within
Division H-1 Public Recreational Assembly One car slot and one jeepney/ shuttle slot for every 50.00 sq.m. of spectators
Buildings such as theatres/cinemas, area; and one bus parking slot for every two hundred spectators
auditoria etc.
Division E-2 Restaurants, fast food centers, bars and One car slot for every 30.00 sq.m. of customers area
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beerhouses
Division E-2 Public Market One (1) car slot for every 30.00 sq. meters of customer area
Division B-1 Pension/ boarding/ lodging houses One car slot for every twenty beds
Group C One (1) car slot for every five (5) classrooms; one (1) off-RROW (or off-street)
Education and Recreation
passenger loading space that can accommodate two (2) queued jeepney/shuttle
Division C-2 ( Institutional)
slots; and one (1) school bus slot for every one hundred (100) students
One (1) car slot for every 1,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor area and one (1)
Division F-1 (Light Industrial)
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)
One (1) car slot for every 500.00 sq. meters of gross floor area or for a fraction
Group E Business and Mercantile (Commercial)
thereof; and one (1) off-RROW (or off-street) passenger loading space that can
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PARKING SLOT COMPUTATION
accommodate two (2) queued jeepney/shuttle slots or two (2) queued bus slots
Division E-1
whichever is applicable; maneuvering area of buses, trucks and like vehicles
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1. Training Building: 11 classroom 1.30 sq.m. per 100 sq.m. of GFA
Total classroom 11/5 = 2.2 or 3 car slots 1. Research and Development Building: 1,826.82sq.m.
1,826.82 sq.m./ 100 sq.m. = 18.27 sq.m.
Light Industrial Buildings 18.27 sq.m./ 12.5 (Average Automobile Car Area) =
One (1) car slot for every 1,000.00 sq. meters of gross floor area o or 2 car slots
One (1) bus slot for every one hundred (100) workers 2. Administration Building: 1,190.72sq.m.
1,970.72 sq.m./ 100sq.m. = 19.71 sq.m.
One (1) passenger loading space per 200+ workers 19.71 sq.m./ 12.5 (Average Automobile Car Area) =
o or 2 car slots
One (1) loading slot for articulated truck
Business / Mercantile (Commercial)
One (1) loading slot for a standard truck for every
5,000.00 sq. M. of GFA One (1) car slot for every 500.00 sq. meters of gross floor area or for a
1. Shop and Maintenance: 911.0sq.m. fraction thereof
911.0 sq.m. / 1000 sq.m. = 0.91 or 1 car slot One (1) off-RROW (or off-street) passenger loading space
2. Waste Management Building: 798.0sq.m.
798.0 sq.m./ 1000 sq.m. = 0.798 or 1 car slot Fish Market: 319.0 sq.m.
3.Feed Plant: 1,277.96sq.m.
1,277.96 sq.m./ 1000 sq.m. = 1.28 or 2 car slot 319 sq.m. / 500 sq.m. = 0.64 or 1 car slot
3. Support Units: 260.0sq.m.
4. Fish Processing Plant: 2,120.42sq.m. 1 passenger loading space 12.0m X 6.0m
2,120.42 sq.m./ 1000 sq.m. =
o 2.12 or 3 car slot Total Number of Parking Spaces
o 1 passenger loading space 12.0m X 6.0m Automobile car parking slot = 91 (1,137.5 sq.m.)
o 1 loading slot for articulated truck Articulated truck = 2 (144 sq.m.)
o 100 workers/ 90 workers = 0.90 or 1 bus slot for 90 workers Passenger Loading space = 1 (86.4 sq.m.)
Standard truck = 1 (43.2 sq.m.)
Bus slot = 1 (43.2 sq.m.)
Office Buildings Total Parking Space Area = 1,454.3 sq.m.
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Building/ Structure Use or % of Total Lot Area
Occupancy (or Land Use) a
Duly Approved Zoning b Maximum Maximum Allowable ISA Minimum USA TOSL d (USA + ISA)
Allowable PSO c,d c (Paved Open Spaces) (Unpaved Open Spaces)
Commercial 2 75e 20 5 25
(Com-2) 85f 10 5 15
Commercial 3 80e 15 5 20
(Com-3) 90f 5 5 10
Industrial Industrial 1 70e 20 10 30
(Ind-1) 80f 10 10 20
Industrial 2 70e 15 15 30
(Ind-2) 80f 5 15 20
Industrial 3 70e 15 15 30
(Ind-3) 80f 5 15 20
Institutional 50e 20 30 50
60f 20 20 40
Cultural 60e 20 20 40
60f 20 20 40
Utility/ Transportation/ 50e 40 10 50
Services 60f 30 10 40
Sidewalks/ Arcades at RROW 22.22 11.11 33.33
(of Total width of RROW (of Total width of (of Total width of
as paved portion of RROW as unpaved RROW)
sidewalk) portion of sidewalk)
Parks and Open Recreational 20 30 50 80
Spaces
Planned Unit Development PUD at a reclamation area 70 15 15 30
(PUD) close to an operating
airport
PUD at a reclamation area 70 15 15 30
PUD at a coastal area 70 15 15 30
PUD at a inland area close 70 10 20 30
to an operating airport
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PUD at a inland area 70 10 20 30
Cemetery 85 10 5 15
Notes:
a.) Per duly-approved City/Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP)
b.) Per duly-approved City/Municipal Zoning Ordinance (ZO) and its IRR
c.) PSO + ISA = MACA (Maximum Allowable Construction Area
d.) PSO + TOSL = TLA (Total Lot Area)
The 2004 Revised IRR of P.D. No. 1096 (as published by the DPWH ON 01, 08 & 15 April 2005)
Easements
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Water Code of the Philippines
Article 51. The banks of rivers and streams and the shores of the seas and lakes throughout their entire length and within a zone of three (3) meters in urban areas,
twenty (20) meters in agricultural areas and forty (40) meters in forest areas, along their margins are subject to the easement of public use in the interest of
recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage. No person shall be allowed to stay in this zone longer than what is necessary for recreation, navigation,
An act to enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by requiring certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to install facilities and other
devices in order to promote the realization of the rights of disabled persons to participate fully in the social life and the development of the societies in which they
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BUDGET ESTIMATE COST
The project environment must be taking into considerations for they can affect or influence the cost of construction and operation in the proposed Integrated
Mariculture Park in Puerto Princesa City. Environmental factors such as political, legal, institutional, technological resource, economic, financial, physical
infrastructure, weather condition and government policy can influence the cost.
Political
The condition of the City in terms of politics must be considered. Any occurrence of political or community issues may affect not only the cost but also the
resources and the future of the project. Analysis must be done to foreseen this issues.
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Legal
The acquisition of land, titles, resources, building permit and business permit are included in the legalities. They may highly affect the project cost when
cost of the project. Insufficient funds may result if the cost analysis came to fail.
Technological Resource
The availability of technological resource is necessary in the project cost. It may increase the total cost of the project but it will put ease and convenience to
Economic
The economic capability of the city must be analyzed in the Cost Analysis to foreseen the possible return of investment value of the project. The economic
situation of the city, whether boom or in meltdown, may affect the project cost. Changes could be easily done to avoid these type failures.
Financial
The availability of funds must be clearly analyzed first and foremost in the cost analysis to prove the feasibility of the project.
Physical Infrastructure
The existing conditions of the roads, bridges, seaports, airports and other infrastructures must be considered. They may affect the project cost through
accessibility during construction, possible inaccessibility due to failures in infrastructures to be used by the stakeholders and costly external operations of the
project.
Weather Conditions
The weather condition of its environment will affect the project cost in a way that the delivery and scheduled operations will be delayed and would cost
additional expenses which is undesirable for the construction and even in the implementation.
Government Policy
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There are local government policies that require certain expenses and fee in order to implement the project depending on the situation and type. The
additional cost in the project will be added and must be part of the cost analysis to balance and improve the return of investment..
Standard of 200 kilowatt hours per square meter per year (kWh/sq m/yr.) 1. Dormitory Building: 665.14sq.m.
Total floor area 665.14 sq.m. X 300 kwh/ sq.m. = 199,542 kwh/yr.
1. Research and Development Building: 1,826.82sq.m. Total kwh/ yr. X Average Amount/ kwh = Building Operating Cost
Total floor area 1,826.82 sq.m. X 200 kwh/ sq.m. = 365,364 kwh/ yr. 99,542 kwh/yr. X Php 2.33/ kwh
Total kwh/ yr. X Average Amount/ kwh = Building Operating Cost = Php 465,598.00
365,364 kwh/ yr. X Php 3.50/ kwh 2. Staff House: 504.64sq.m.
= Php 1,278,774.00 Total floor area 504.64 sq.m. X 300 kwh/ sq.m. = 151,392 kwh/ yr.
2. Administration Building: 1,190.72sq.m. Total kwh/ yr. X Average Amount/ kwh = Building Operating Cost
Total floor area 1,970.72 sq.m. X 200 kwh/ sq.m. = 394,144 kwh/ yr. 151,392 kwh/ yr. X Php 2.33/ kwh
Total kwh/ yr. X Average Amount/ kwh = Building Operating Cost = Php 353,248.00
394,144 kwh/ yr. X Php 3.50/ kwh
= Php 223,300.00 Educational Buildings
240 kWh/sq m/yr. Construction Cost per Square Meter: Php 20,000.00
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Building Construction Cost x 2.5%-3.5% Building Construction Cost x 2.5%-3.5%
Construction Cost per Square Meter: Php 20,000.00 Construction Cost per Square Meter: Php 20,000.00
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Support Unit = Php 182,000 Total Annual Electrical Cost = Php 10,837,876.00
Fish Processing Plant = Php 1,484,294.00
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GREEN BUILDING RATING
Criblock Retaining Wall 967 php per sq foot Low labor cost because it do not require skilled labor and are easily
and quickly erected.
Rain screen Cladding 2,623 php per sqm Helps reduce hot and cold air and thermal movement through the
wall, reducing energy costs.
Block Paving 8 php per piece One major block paving manufacturer estimates the costs as being
split 20% blocks, 80% labour, hard core and sand.
Visual Concrete Finishes 602 php per sqm -
Natural Stone Tiles 215 php per sq foot It is very cost effective in the long run because of the longevity of the
material.
BUILDABLE AREA CONSTRUCTION COST BREAKDOWN
LOW-E GLASS = (TOTAL AREA X % ) X PHP 220.95/SQ. M.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BLDG FISH PROCESSING = (2120.42 X 40%) X PHP 220.95
= (1826.82 SQ. M. X 40%) X PHP 220.95 = 848.168 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95
= 730.7SQ. M. X PHP 220.95 = PHP 187, 402.72
= PHP 161, 454.35 ADMIN. BUILDING = (1190.72 SQ. M. X 40%) X PHP 220.95
TRAINING BUILDING = (1049.2 SQ. M. X 40%) X PHP 220.95 = 476.29 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95
= 419.7 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95 = PHP 105, 235.83
= PHP 92, 728.30 DORMITORY = (665.14 SQ. M. X 10%) X PHP 220.95
MUSEUM BLDG. = (613.4 SQ. M. X 10%) X PHP 220.95 = 66.51 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95
= 61.34 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95 = PHP 14, 696.27
= PHP 13, 553.07 STAFF HOUSE = (504.64 X 10%) X PHP 220.95
AQUARIUM BLDG. = (240.4 X 10%) X PHP 220.95 = 50.05 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95
= 24.04 SQ. M. X PHP 220.95 = PHP 11, 058.55
= PHP 5, 311.64
X PHP 2,025.70/SQ. M.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BLDG
APPROXIMATELY THE BUILDING CAN SAVE 25% COST ANNUALLY BECAUSE OF THE MATERIALS USED.
LEVOLUX LOUVRE
Reduce hot and cold air and thermal movement through the wall, reducing energy costs. It is suitable for both new build and refurbishment
Low labor cost because it do not require skilled labor and are easily and quickly erected. Components can easily be handled by two people,
The initial outlay for a top range natural stone floor may be slightly more but it is very cost effective in the long run because of the longevity
of the material. Once laid, it will be there to be enjoyed for many years.
APPROXIMATELY THE BUILDING CAN SAVE 30% COST ANNUALLY BECAUSE OF THE MATERIALS USED.
NET BUILDING OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE x 75 (LONG LASTING YEARS) = PHP 1, 983, 846, 120.00
o BUILDING OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE: PHP 1, 983, 846, 120.00
Low E glass on windows and glass curtains are used, blocking 60% of heat, while allowing 70% of the sun's visible light through. This
reduces the need for electric day-lighting and extra energy for air conditioning.
Ferrocement tiles are also utilized that can also contribute to reduce extra energy for air conditioning
Reduce energy usage by up to 23% in cold climates, and by up to 19 % in hot climates during the summer.
PHOTOVOLTAIC
PV electricity contributes 96% - 98% percent less greenhouse gases than electricity generated from 100% coal and 92% to 96 % less
greenhouse gases.
CONCLUSION:
CONVENTIONAL
ALTERNATIVE
ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTION COST = PHP 1, 079, 644, 150.00
PERCENTAGE: 24.83 %
TOTAL SAVED EXPENDITURE FOR YEARS: PHP 843, 947, 205
PERCENTAGE: 29.84 %
CONCLUSION
Therefore the annual saved budget for maintenance and operation for the alternative construction method is PHP 15, 265, 451.90 or 28.34 % of the
annual maintenance and operational cost of conventional construction method.
I. FUNCTIONAL CONCEPT
A. Grouping
1. Service grouping- The development will be providing services such as; restaurants, tourism related activities, and production of goods, thus
quality of service must not be affected by external factor. Provision of service path and proper location of entrances and exits must be planned
accordingly to provide ease and comfort on transferring from one place to another. Service quality is one of the main consideration of the
2. People Grouping- The structure will be categorized as a complex facility, obtaining different variety of building types, functions and users. To
produce an efficient working space and maximize production, separation of activity and working areas of the different division should be
3. Activity grouping- Provision of public and private must be addressed in the planning of the structure. Acknowledging the private spaces from
public spaces will limit the spaces for certain group of people to interfere with the other group, especially tourist from workers.
B. Priority
The priority in the functional concept will depend on the division were the whole development were divided, for the reason that every
Research and development- exclusivity and privacy of working space is a crucial factor in this division, thus security and limitation of
public space must be implemented to avoid contamination of the laboratory instruments and experimentation
Fish processing unit- accessibility to road networks and efficient flow of working space is the main priority of this division.
Tourism unit- this unit requires quality of service thus service and public path must be oriented properly for the ease and comfort of
transferring from one place to another, and also to avoid access to private spaces
Inland fish unit- Security and harmony is the priority of this division, since propagation of fishes is the main function of this unit.
Disturbance on the growth of the fishes must be prohibited to insure the quality of products produced by the establishment.
C. Hierarchy
This concept was applied in the administration building, research and development building and training building, to systematize the
D. Security controls
Provision of security outpost on the strategical location of the site must be done to assure the safety of both the workers and guest of the
development.
E. Sequential flow
Positioning of the related buildings must be planned carefully to provide ease of access and transfer from on place to another.
F. Communication
Integrate innovations on communications to maximize the capability of the management and avoid interference due to miss understanding of
information.
G. Circulation
following sustainable and environmental friendly guidelines and ordinances to protect and preserve not only the citys rich value but also
the users and stakeholders of the project through having controls for air temperature, light, and sound will be required to provide for
intended to permit limited commercial and light industrial activities that support agriculture or are connected to the agricultural
industry. Thus, the buildings must not degrade the soil and water to maintain and preserve the existing elements.
The Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) establishes a graded system of protection and development control over the whole of
Palawan, including its tribal lands, forests, mines, agricultural areas, settlement areas, small islands, mangroves, coral reefs,
seagrass beds and the surrounding sea. This serves as the main strategy of SEP and is known as the Environmentally Critical Areas
Network (ECAN). The site is located at Multi Use Zone surrounded with Core Zones.
Fisheries Ordinance n. 57 Section 21. No Mangrove Conversion. In line with the Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for the
Province of Palawan, as mandated by R.A. 7611, the conversion of mangroves into fishponds or for any other purpose is totally
security
Privacy of health center and laboratories Planning, materials Minimization of window openings, u
to prevent unfamiliarity for the users and efficient way finding to guide them.
Research and Development Building Grouping of activities and function Planning of spaces are clustered as labor
research facilities, guestrooms and offices.
Processing Plant Grouping of activities and function Planning of spaces wherein the processin
and utilities are separated from guests
laboratories and offices
Tourist Area Grouping of activities and function Planning of spaces according to ages, cons
the PWDs and children, with the proper de
ramps and stairs
D. Orientation
The site must have point of references for way finding and should have efficient circulation especially for first time visitors/guests and
handicapped. There must be provision of signboards with proper lighting and conformation to the proper design (height and width) not
users and other specific groups (handicapped, children). Through conforming to the design standards, guidelines and case studies, the
clustering of spaces are identified wherein spaces in a cluster are accessible to each other while some are semi-accessible or not permeable
to other spaces.
Concepts:
For first time visitors
For handicapped or person with disability
Signboards
Single/ multiple entrances
Accessible, semi-accessible and not accessible spaces
F. Character
The goal of the project must have its own character to be projected, that will be something new and fresh to differ from other related
projects.
In accordance to the researchers interview and survey with the stakeholders (local government, fishermen and local people), the
project has to project the image of the Integrated Mariculture Park as being:
Functional
The goal is concerned to the functionality or prioritizing the efficient operations and smooth flow of activities that will improve the
government revenues.
Sustainable and Environmental-Friendly
The proposal has to maintain the title of the city being a Model for Sustainable Development through conforming to its Palawan
Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and other ordinances governing the city.
G. Security Control
There are spaces that have to apply certain level of security which are classified as minimum, medium and maximum security.
Minimum
Public spaces such as restaurants, parks and play areas/ recreation spaces, parking lot, lobbies, market and waiting areas are of
level of security. These facilities generate type of activities performed and have enclosures that can protect their privacies.
Maximum
The hatchery facilities which used to propagate live species, laboratories with high-valued equipments, brood stocks/ egg laying
facilities, museum, utility, electrical and machine room, processing plants which produce food must have maximum security and needed a
controlled environment. These facilities generate an intensive type of activity and necessary capitals were invested for the equipments to
the project. There are hazardous and risky areas that can create accidents and contamination if not secured properly.
III. ECONOMICAL CONCEPT
IV. TIME
A. Adaptability
The adaptability of the project in its location in terms of culture, environment and certain changes being flexible enough to still
tolerance of the buildings will be achieved through smart choice of sustainable materials with long-term maintenance and strength.
C. Convertability
The capability of the design to be flexible enough for multiple function such as:
Multi-purpose halls for events, assemblies and indoor activities
Parks and outdoor open spaces for marine-related activities
D. Expansibility
Taking into consideration the expansion of the project and its buildings for future through:
Space Planning
Space allotment for facilities such as hatcheries, brood stocks, expansion of fish cages, market and training centers
Larger lot size
The choice of lot must have enough space for future development
Geologic Factors
The site is subject to geologic hazards such as storm surge in particular. The extent of the hazard is very minimal due to some buffer
zone from the coast line caused by the core zone were mangroves are planted.
The proposed project will not create a geological hazard or increase the intensity of such hazard since the site is predominantly flat in
slope. Knowing the characteristic of its slope engineering procedure will be implemented to reinforce the structural capacity of the buildings
The site was not designated of having preservation value, for instance natural open space; unique biotic habitat or mineral resource
since its zoning and land use classification is for agricultural purposes only. On the other hand the nearby coastal areas of the site were
designated as core zones were mangroves are abundant, in fact it was stated in the environmental critical areas network or ECAN map of
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Given that the shore lines were part of the core zone, preservation and protection of it during and after
construction must be implemented. The coastal areas were also going to be used as a passageway to the sea, thus planning of pathways must
be addressed.
Source: Puerto Princesa City Hall; Geohazard Map & ECAN Map
Soil Factors
The site is not subject to soil hazards, for instance; slump, soil creep and erosion, since the site is predominantly flat in nature, soil
hazard is very minimal if it will be analyzed. There is also no mountain and high elevated areas near the site, therefore stream siltation and
The proposed project will not create a soil hazard or increase the intensity of such hazard since the site is predominantly flat in slope.
The development will be horizontal in plan, to circumvent stress on foundation, in addition engineering procedure will be implemented to
The site has brush and grass lands, on the other hand there is no record of it producing forest fire thus it is not subject to forest fire.
Since the site has grass, brush and tree cover, it may become a cause for fire hazard knowing that the development includes industrial
structure, knowing that fact better management practices and fire emergency strategies must be implemented before and after construction
phase.
The shore line of the site was designated as core zones or the mangroves zone, since the project will make use of the coastal areas
conservation and protection practices must be implemented. In addition addressing this issue in planning will avoid disturbance on the biotic
sighting rare species in the site, thus it will not disturb such community. On the hand the project might produce audible distraction during
Watershed factors
The site is not subject to flood, on the other hand site is near coastal areas so storm surge might cause damage on the property, since
there is a wide buffer zone of mangroves on the shore lines, it is an advantage for the development.
The main supplier of water in the city is the Puerto Princesa City Water District (PPCWD), there is two domestic water supply
facilities in the area and it is categorized as water supply level 1. The water supply is a public water supplier therefore it meets the correct
national water control standards. The project proposal will be needed less of water supply from public or private supplier, but more from the
sea water and deep wells. Since the development includes propagation of salt and fresh water fishes and crustaceans therefore pump house
and reservoir must be established, in addition provision of filtration system can assure the quality of water for fish tanks and assist growth of
the species.
The project will generate minimal liquid waste during production and water changed of tanks, consequently biofiltration system
adjoining the canals from tanks must be established to avoid pollutants. Solid waste such as fish product will be collected by small time fish
processing businesses, other solid waste will be collected by local waste management unit.
The site location has minimal neighboring community, mostly residential and some institutional and commercial buildings,
nevertheless the quality of air is ideal for the proposal given that the development of the project will be depending on the propagation of the
aquatic animals.
The proposed project will not create a generate air pollutants or increase the intensity of such pollutants in the area since the
production of the processed goods and cultivation of the fishes will be in a controlled environment. The unpleasant smell or odor that might
produced by the project will not generate harmful effects on human health and other species.
Land Use Factors
The city of Puerto Princesa does not have established noise standards within their authority, but has been battling noise pollution
caused by tricycle that are abundant in the city, since the site is not part of traffic congested areas, noise pollution is minimal.
The proposed project will not generate unusually high noise or noise pollutions since the site has wide buffer zones consisting of
mangroves from both sides. In addition the site is suited for the project proposal to minimize exposure to or to generation of high noise level
given that it is a peninsula, which means it is bounded by water on three sides but it is connected to the main land on one side.
The site is not subject to any archeological or historic importance for the city.
The site location is not officially designated as a scenic vista-point, or being located in a scenic corridor, along a scenic highway or
having unique aesthetic value. On the other hand the side includes the coastal area that is suited for tourism activities, hence taking advantage
of this potential can be an immense income generator. To insure the quality of the views, bulky design and planning of buildings that can
The proposed use of the site conforms to the proposed land use plan of the city, in fact the zoning division of Puerto Princesa City Hall
issued a zoning clearance for the site to be use as a location for Mariculture Park Function.
The character of the sites location is rural and agricultural in form and aesthetic, thus the proposed project shall comply to the
established character of the location or set a precedent for similar character with the surrounding area.
Economic Factors
The proposed project was included in the Comprehensive Investment Plan of the city, it is part of the external funding category which
means in cooperation of a private sector the project will be funded. This means that private companies will invest for the establishment of the
proposal to assist the local government unit. To summarize the site will not require expenditure from the public money or fund.
Source: Puerto Princesa City Hall, Comprehensive Development Investment Program (2014-2016)
Service System Factors
There is no public facility such as schools, parks and police stations or public utilities such as water and electrical supply serving the
site that is over in capacity, since the site location is in the rural side of the city. The public facility and utilities can give quality services to the
The proposed project will not generate any demands that will cause a public facility of utility to reach or exceed its capacity. Certain
innovations will be implemented to avoid dependence of the project to local utilities that may cause inconvenience to its other clients. Public
facilities may or may not be affected by the proposal depending on the growth of the development.
Source: Puerto Princesa City Hall, Comprehensive Development Plan (Infrastructures and Utilities) 2014-2016
Community Conditions
The site has not been subject of any public controversy resulting from environmental concerns since it hasnt been utilized before. It
may or may not generate controversy regarding environmental factors given that the city is very strict with its ecological standards and has a
renowned reputation in terms of green living. Knowing that the project proposal includes industrial structures, acceptance of the public is a
crucial factor. On the other hand the processing plant will comply to the rules and regulations of the city and its environmental safety
Nowadays controversy runs around the topic of reviving and rejuvenating the nature through different course of action from various field of study
and architecture is very familiar with this topic. In years architecture tried many concept and strategies on how to lessen the effect of structures to its
environment, but instead of lessening the effect what architects should be doing is to learn from the nature itself and try to merge it into the building
design.
Nature is a 4.5 billion year old research center of trial and error. The more we learn and take advantage of this huge database, the less we run into
dead end solutions. We cant improve nature. It does this by itself and in a way we will never achieve. It even reinvents itself in order to survive in
areas where human kind is trying to destroy it.
Ecological Morphogenesis is a design strategy where organisms were analyzed on how its form was created. It is a theory about how the actual
ontological form comes into being in a given existential being. In application to architecture the form of an organism was analyzed as a design
reference for functionality and structural means.
This strategy will be very useful to the architecture industry if utilized wisely.
FORM CONCEPT:
Ecological Morphogenesis is the analysis of how an organism form its shape. The ecology has a wide range of scientific advances not known to man,
one of this knowledge is how they form their shape. In this concept organism were to be analyzed to serve as a reference in form, design, or function.
The project proposal is all about marine species, this were used as the concept for the buildings form. This strategy aims to create a design that
would be aesthetically pleasing and at the same time functionally wise.
PLANNING CONCEPT:
The planning of the project will be based on the Multiple Nuclei Method by Harris and Ullman. The Multiple Nuclei Method is an economical model
which reflects the complexity of the project through multiple focal points based on its function and activities. This creates nodes or nuclei in different
parts that will represent different focal point and avoiding the concentric zone. Having multiple nuclei regulates the vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Translated into design, the nodes or nuclei are represented by parks, rotundas, tourist area and entrances. The concept of multiple nuclei is an
advantage since the proposal has different zones such as administration, research, hatchery, fish cages, processing and tourism. This concept better
reflects the complex nature of the proposal. In addition, the expansibility of the zones is considered in the concept by allocating spaces or land in a
specific area.
For the site planning of the project, the Fluid Concept will be applied in relation to the project having water as its main element.
Fluid is a substance that continually deform (flows) under an applied shear stress. The deformation refers to the adaptive characteristic of the
planning and the applied shear stress refers to the internal and external conditions of the environment. These factors dictate the shape and design of
the site development of the project undergoing the natural processes. The result of the fluid concept is the curvy and fluid design of the roads,
walkways, building envelopes and landscapes.
FUNCTIONAL CONCEPT:
AGRO-INDUSTRIAL
The Integrated Mariculture Park project functions as an Agro-Industrial Building. The agro-industry promotes the development of agriculture
(specifically aquaculture) and industrial production which includes the light weight processing plants of the project. The concept of the project is
centered upon the development of an industrial estate in the sea, wherein aquaculture plots are leased to investors and infrastructure (mooring
systems, navigation lanes and docking areas) utilities (support facilities) and technical services are provided by the government. The Mariculture Park
is established in land areas where raw lands are made accessible by putting up the basic infrastructure such as roads, power, water, communications
and other basic facilities. The project identified as agro-industrial functions as a complex which produce cultured fish products and processed foods
and items that will generate income through locators, investors, tourists and local consumers. The production industry, composed of the post-
harvesting facilities, is part of industrial buildings which are designed for operations and provide necessary conditions for workers and industrial
equipments.
STRUCTURAL CONCEPT:
THIN SHELL STRUCTURES
-FERRO CONCRETE
A shell with a thickness which is small compared to its other dimensions and in which deformations are not large compared to thickness.
In this type of structure, the desired shape may be built from a multi-layered construction of mesh, supported by an armature, or grid, built
with rebar and tied with wire. The used of this type of construction is fitted to the design concept of fluidity, allowing the curvatures in a structure in
which has many advantages in terms of climatology and sun and wind path analysis.
Ferro concrete is much stronger than other structural material, thus it can last longer than any other. Ferro concrete structures can also be built
quickly , lessening the construction hours. In inclement weather conditions, the ability to quickly erect and enclose the building allows workers to
A tensile structure is a construction of elements carrying only tension and no compression or bending.. Tensile structures are the most common type
of thin-shell structures. Tensile fabrics were often used now in construction not just because of structural reason such as light weight, but it is
aesthetically appealing as well. By using this complicated designs such as curve roofs will be not so complicated at all.
Insulating concrete forms are made of polystyrene and are designed to hold concrete in place during the initial pour and remain in place to provide
thermal insulation. The insulating capacity of expanded polystyrene, coupled with the structural integrity of reinforced concrete, is a powerful
combination. These walls are stronger, safer, quieter and highly energy-efficient. It is the perfect replacement for wood framing, concrete block,
traditional poured concrete walls, and any other typical material used in construction. It complies and exceeds all applicable building standards and is
environmentally friendly. The ICF are applied in processing plants, offices, training and research center which is perfect to achieve minimal sound
disturbance.
The Nano Vent-Skin is a zero-emission material that takes a tri-partite approach towards energy efficiency. This type of innovation is self-healing:
Every panel has a sensor on each corner with a material reservoir. When one of the turbines has a failure or breaks, a signal is sent through the nano-
wires to the central system and building material (microorganisms) is sent through the central tube in order to regenerate this area with a self
assembly process.
Electric window openers are machine operated innovation which saves time and energy for the building. The electric window also features smoke
control panels, smoke alarms, automatic closing with thermostat control and rain sensors ideal for conservatories and orangaries. The use of remote
control window opener options saves time and effort especially forthe large and high windows of the processing plants, feed plant and ice plant of the
project.
COLOR CONCEPT:
EARTH TONES
One of the pride of Puerto Princesa City is their native animal called by locals as tandikan also known as Palawan Peacock-Pheasant. This
bird is featured prominently in the culture of the indigenous peoples of Palawan and it is the official symbol of the city. Incorporating the tandikan in
the design will be a great way to feature the culture of the citizen in the development. The colors of the tandikan mostly resembles the earth tone
pallet.
Earthtones utilize tonalities and color hues of brassier colors such as reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples; translating into more
functional and appeasing color families. The earthtones also create a pleasing palette that can be viewed easily.
This color palette creates a calm and inviting ambience for the users and gives them a refreshing feeling. This colors were best used in tourism
related activities.
INTERIOR CONCEPT:
Puerto Princesa city is rich in cultural distinctiveness, from historical trademarks to wide marine biodiversity. But the most significant
element of their culture is their strong tribal roots. The province of Palawan is known for its native tribe since the discovery of the earliest cavemen in
tabon cave. This cultural aspect is very important to the citizen of Palawan not only because it became the province trademark but it is part of their
history as palawenos. Being able to incorporate these characteristics in the interior design of the buildings will give a strong connection not only to its
citizen but also to the tourist that will visit the proposal. This will give them a sense of pride for themselves as a Filipino. Also it is a good way to
showcase the cultural aspect of the city in combination to its architectural design.