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INTRODUCTION
Many island nations depend on tourism and upswing in worldwide tourism can only
mean good news on the economic front in small, tourism-dependent island countries.
Hence, the more tourists that visit small island countries, there is often pressure to develop
more resources to meet the increased demand. Most of these island nations comprise of
small islands with a very fragile environment. This research aims to identify the practices,
policies and institutional forms used in developing tourism consisting of resorts in public
Philippines’ resort varies from place to place and what it may offer. But nowadays,
resorts also vary from what people needs. People from overcrowded urban areas are
attracted by the relaxing and intact landscape of resorts. With this given, different Local
Government Units (LGUs) in the Philippines invest for hotels and resort projects resulting
to increase in numbers of resorts in the Philippines. But thinking about how resorts can
evolve into something that will give new experience cannot be ignored.
The town of Matalom comprises only a small percentage of land area in a regional
scale but is endowed with disproportionately rich diversity of flora and fauna; heart-seizing
scenic beauty; diverse culture; ethnic etiquettes. The Canigao Island Beach Resort is an
island in the said town that serves as a major source of the town’s income. The island serves
both the local townfolks and the foreign and provides nature’s finest sights. It is in need of
new accommodations as its tourism is increasing rapidly. Local and foreign tourists’ arrival
demands urgent hotel accommodations though the people in charge of the island still want
to conserve their natural resources and cultural heritage. With this problem in hand, the
researchers want to improve a portion of the island’s land for the construction of new
Thus, the researchers have come up with a proposed project that will take the island
ammenities, function halls, camping sites, landscape, water amenities, and lastly
biomimicry, contributing to the tourism of Matalom Leyte and also the socio-economic
needed.
doesn’t notice that biomimicry is part of their daily lives, for example, the airplanes, the
flippers used in scuba diving, etc. Now is the time to let people; especially the commoners
know that these little things can be apllied on a building that results to a more
environmentally friendly movement. The propose thesis research will be an island resort
Therefore, the purpose of the research paper is to study the doctrine and standard
for the preparation of a biomimicry island resort. To contribute to the development of not
just the social but economic status of Matalom Leyte through evolution of Canigao Island
Resort. Also, this paper will give recommendation to encourage investors, businessmen,
The research will be conducted for the fulfillment of the course syllabus as well as
to satisfy the researchers’ proposal through biomimetic architecture that will cater tourists
and lowerclass to upper-class Filipinos. Consequently, the researchers will limit the
Island resorts have come a long way from the olden days when resorts were small
and modest in size and luxury. But the modern resorts are highly luxurious and offer the
Historically, the oldest resorts can be traced back to the Roman empire of nearly
two thousand years ago. The ancient Romans created a public leisure facility known as
baths that could be used by both men and women separately. Gradually, the baths evolved
from their modest structure to include more extravagant facilities such as gym, a library,
restaurant, stores, lounge, tavern and even a museum and a theater. These baths were
The nineteenth century saw the development of exclusive resort facilities offering
more privacy to the visitors. The wealthy people wished for private resort facilities and
Switzerland’s resort industry realized the lucrative business prospects of this idea. In Nort
American countries, the earliest resorts were developed at the starting of the nineteenth
century. The first resorts ere created iin Virginia and New York. Soon afterwards, the
concept of beach resorts became immensely popular. The sea became a great place of
recreation and beautiful beach resorts mushroomed all over North America and the
Carribean. Jungle resorts also became popular as the governments tried to conserve the
wildlife and organized tourism on such a way that promoted adventure tours to the wild,
mimicked their shelter, survival behaviors and hunting. One of the first examples of
biomimicry is the study of Leonardo DaVinci about birds and created drawings about
flying machines. Biomimicry became a field of study in the late 20th century. Though
biomimicry has inspired human innovations for decades- one of the most often-cited
examples is Velcro, which the Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral patented in 1955 after
studying how burs stuck to his clothes- better technology and more nuanced research have
Matalom Leyte will be located in the town of Matalom Leyte. The town has experienced
economic growth, evidenced by the presence of tourist destinations such as water falls,
caves, commercial banks, variety of restaurants, Spanish-colonial old structures and the
The Canigao Island Beach Resort in particular serves as the main source of income
in the town. The reseach seeks to enhance the existing amenities and facilities the island
resort is currently offering. It will provide employment among the unemployed people of
the town and those tourism-related graduates or professionals. A chance to redevelop the
island resort in Matalom Leyte through biomimetic architecture will highly attract tourists
and will improve the local economy and tourism industry of the town.
The number of cottages which serves as the only shelter in the island, the electricity
which only lasts for only 8 hours, water that is not purely fresh but with a mixture of
saltwater and inadequate number of small-time businesses in the market are always put to
the test every single day especially during peak seasons. Thus, the lack of accommodations,
energy and water supply so as the poor planning, improper circulation and increasing peer
demands marked an opportunity for the construction of the proposal ELISII CAMPI:
Redevelopment of Canigao Island Beach Resort in Matalom Leyte. To aid in the design
1. Analize the site, study the topography and the climate conditions of Canigao Island
Beach Resort.
3. Conduct a survey and interview to determine the opinions of tourist and local
people that will help to shape the design of the redevelopment of the said island
resort.
4. Study new methods of attaining sustainable design for the current issues in island
habitation.
6. Study and understand the spatial organization and the real need of resort programs.
7. Provide a recreational environment for the island beach resort through varieties of
8. Create an interactive ground for locals and visitors so that there may be
Canigao Island Beach Resort to accommodate the increasing needs of the end-users
and optimize their living experience with the local and nature without damaging
The town of Matalom is one of the few towns in Leyte that has an inviting tourist
destinations. Particularly the Canigao Island Beach Resort have been the major source of
income in the town over the years. Raising the economy of the town and enhancing the
services of the island while preserving the the natural resource as well as providing
employment to the unemployed are the primary goals of the study. The proposal seeks to
design approaches. The research study also aims to gather tourists as well as to encourage
people to help promote sustainable design solutions to lessen carbon emmition impacts.
The forest reserve and sea sanctuary of the island will serve as a conservatory that will help
friendly and cost saving as they do not require installation and use of overpriced
mechanical systems due to them being self-sustaining. This in fact reduces significantly on
the environmental impacts ass less harmful refrigerants such as chloroflourovarbon (CFC)
and greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere. Despite of its numerous
architecture.
To the Government/LGU’s. The outcome of the research study will benefit the
promoting the innovative but sustainable design solutions. This would also serve as the
replanning and redesigning an island beach resort or any associated projects and may as
well serve as a reference source in their future thesis research writing and applications.
This may also serve as an inspiration to them as future designers and planners.
To the Architects. The research study will be beneficial to planners and designers
especially to those who find interest in designing structures that promote awareness and
knowledge towards modern innovations that are self-sustaining. Furthermore, this research
study can be used as a reference tool for the architects to obtain important planning and
design considerations regarding island beach resorts or any projects related to it.
To the Students in General. One of the direct recipients of the output of the
research study are students with special requirements related to natural sciences, marine
Canigao Island Beach Resort using biomimetic architecture and its impact which will give
insight to the community regarding sustainable designs can become an inspiration for
present researchers and to the aspiring ones to pursue studies regarding natural sciences,
To the Society. The other direct recipient of the output of the research study is the
general public itself. It will spark an interest in learning the importance of using sustainable
design approaches. Also, the proposal will accommodate the increasing demands of the
target end-users. Furthermore, it will increase the economy of Matalom Leyte, hence,
having enough or more than enough budget for future redevelopment, development or other
Island Beach Resort in Matalom Leyte that aids in the formulation of solutions to the study
objective.
Space design, planning considerations and pertinent laws such as the National
Building Code of the Philippines (NBC), Presidential Decree No. 564 (PD NO. 564), The
Presidential Decree No. 1067 (PD NO. 1067), Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009 (RA
9993), The Tourism Act of 2009 (RA 9593), applicable for the study, will be observed as
well as identifying the design concept, architectural style and materials to be incorporated
Biomimetic design will be carefully observed in the study which aids to the formulation of
the solutions to the research study objectives. The application of the design as a sustainable
approach to the proposed ELISII CAMPI: Redevelopment of Canigao Island Beach Resort
solutions for sustainability in nature, not by replicating the natural forms, but by
sustainable design that follows a set of principles rather than stylistic codes.
challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. The goal is to create
and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects,
artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as either Intangible or
outsider.
Natural Resources. Are components that exist in the world without the input of
humans. These natural resources are diverse ranging from renewable resources to non-
Natural resources are essential to the survival of humans and all other living organisms.
All the products in the world use natural resources as their basic component, which may