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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

a. DESIGN BRIEF

Science museums, as a trusted part of the informal education system, are able to

address the economic, cultural, and social dimensions of sustainability. They achieve this

by engaging the public with interactive exhibits and by publicizing their own green

efforts. The goal, stated or unstated, is to educate patrons about the effect they have on

their environment, the ecological, economic, and cultural risks taken when they ignore

their impact on the world, and introduce ways that they can reduce their carbon footprint.

Thus, museums achieve civic engagement and social responsibility through teaching.

Science and technology in the Philippines had experienced long periods of

stagnation. The Philippines could be considered as one of the world leaders in renewable

energy because of its abundant renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass,

ocean, small hydro and geothermal.

Science and technology related museums, as a trusted part of the informal

education system should at least fulfill the environmental and technological learning

needs of the students. Philippines, as one of the countries in the world with abundant

renewable energies, needs an enlightenment for the people especially the young minds to

develop more innovations with the use of natural energies of the country.
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b. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

 To provide a facility that will raise the awareness of the public with the

production of renewable energies

 To promote and improve the work of future generations of Filipino scientists in

maximizing the resources of nature

 To propose a type of development providing a unique experience for patrons.

c. DESIGN OBJECTIVES

 To provide a museum that will showcase the interactive exhibition of different

physics experiments and production of wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and

other renewable energies

 To provide a research facility with necessary laboratory equipments

 To provide an outdoor leisure amenities with the use of renewable energies

d. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

 Zoning

Zoning plays a vital role in the planning of the development, through a careful

analysis of each space, determining whether it belongs to the private group, semipublic/

private or public.
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The museum is considered to be semipublic/private in occupancy and the research facility

is considered to be private in occupancy.

The parking spaces and souvenir shops are considered as public. The frontage will

be located beside the entrance gate, upon the dropoff point while entering cars will have

to drive through to the designated parking spaces which will be far enough for the

sounds and pollution that the cars emit will not reach the private and spaces of

the development.

 Accessibility

The development being accessible to the public means it is open to all kinds of

people, whether abled or not. Accessibility as consideration to the disabled persons shall

be prioritized, careful analysis and planning of the road networks, from the entrance

going to the spaces, assuring a better access of the development. Proper and

ample space for wheelchair turn abouts will be implemented, as well as proper and

careful analysis of material thresholds. Necessary and carefully designed ramps will be

adapted to aide persons with walking incapability.

 Orientation

A pleasing surroundings and a hint of what nature is, with proper natural lighting

from the sun and proper ventilation from a good planning in accordance with the wind

direction, will ensure the efficiency of the development.

 Sustainability

Green building refers to both a structure and the using of processes that are environmentally

responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle. Sustainability is the top

most consideration in the development as it is the main purpose of the structure.

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 Lighting

Lighting is the one of the top most consideration particularly in a museum. Tungsten halogen

lighting will be used for the museum gallery, unlike direct sunlight and usage of CFL lighting, it

emits lesser ultraviolet light. Light Emitting Diode or LED lights can now be used to light up

museums as it is more environmental friendly.

 Aesthetics

Architectural design values play an important role as it reflects the image of the structure.

Aesthetics will be considered based on the type, use and purpose of the structure.

 Ergonomics

Proper furniture layouts and sizes shall be one of the top most considerations in the

museum.

 Security and Safety

Though considered as a place open to the public, the site will be bounded by a

perimeter wall. CCTV cameras will be placed in strategic location to ensure the security of the

place.

e. DESIGN CRITERIA

 By designing interactive indoor spaces

 By providing laboratory facilities and lecture rooms with necessary equipments

 By providing outdoor recreational activities

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f. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

“Architecture should not just serve its structural purpose but should also benefit the

vicinity of where it is built”

g. DESIGN CONCEPT

Earth, also called the world, is the only astronomical object known to

accommodate life. Earth remains the only known planet to host life, due to a unique

combination of factors. Earth’s elements are the ingredients that are able to support life.

Due to the modernization of our technology, Earth’s elements are able to utilize

using different green building technologies. It involves processes that are

environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle. It is

to achieve balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment.

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h. INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED

A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered

with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. This roof

plantings may provide temperature control, hydrological benefits, architectural enhancement,

recreational opportunities, and in large scale it may even have ecological benefits.

A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. This will be

installed on the underground part of the museum. A system of gutters and downspouts directs the

rainwater collected by the roof to the storage cistern for water filtration and distribution systems.
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In architecture and structural engineering, a space frame or space structure is a truss-like,

lightweight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space

frames can be used to span large areas with few interior supports. Like the truss, a space frame is

strong because of the inherent rigidity of the triangle; flexing loads (bending moments) are

transmitted as tension and compression loads along the length of each strut.

Light tubes capture sunlight using a rooftop dome, then transfer it indoors through a

reflective tube that runs from the roof to the ceiling. From there, the light is evenly dispersed into

the interior space using a diffuser.

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i. PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS

 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9513

AN ACT PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT, UTILIZATION AND

COMMERCIALIZATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND

FOR OTHER PURPOSES (see appendix)

 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1096

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (see appendix)

 BP 344

ACCESSIBILITY LAW (see appendix)

j. Space Allocations

Minimum of Two (2) Exits

Unit Area per
Other than Elevators are
Use or Occupancy Occupant
Required Where Number of
(sq. meters)
Occupants is Over

Display Gallery 1.40 50

Classrooms 1.80 50
Conference Room 1.40 50
Exhibit Rooms 1.40 50
Laboratories 4.60 50
Lobby and information 1.40 50
desk or reception area 1.40 50
Toilet Facilities 4.60 30
Lecture room 1.80 50
Souvenir Shop 2.80 10
Office 9.30 30
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Auditorium 0.65 50
Storage 28.00 30
Warehouses 28.00 30
Mechanical Equipment 28.00 30