Introduction

As time passes mixed-use development grows rapidly. Planners tend to create and design
innovations that can provide wellness and verdure of the people. Some vernacular ideas are somewhat
developed and modified for more improvements of mixed-use designs. As of today, old or simple
designs of a stand-alone office or residential buildings are disregarded. The mixed-use building is not
only about sustainability of the structure but also it utilizes resources and spaces, but also provides its
inhabitants a design that integrates their lifestyle, work ethics, health and wellness, transportation,
shopping and even green spaces. The concept also allows planners and developers to flexibly adapt
building uses as time change.

Background of the Study:

Mixed-use buildings aren’t a novel concept at all. Traditionally, humans settled in mixed-use
patterns, pooling all their resources into one central area. Historical examples can be found in the old
market squares of ancient Rome where shops, apartments, administrative offices, and often a library
were intermixed.

The industrial age, however, brought new zoning laws and a stricter division between living and
working spaces. The emergence of the car reinforced this trend, bringing with it an acceptance of
traveling long distances between home, office, and shopping and an exodus from city living to suburban
life.

But now developers are once again embracing mixed-use development. People are returning to
cities, and high-density development is trending. In addition, a relaxation in mixed-use zoning laws since
the 1990s has helped to pave the way for architects and city planners to develop creative concepts that
fulfill a variety of city dwellers’ needs in a single location.

A mixed-use building aims to combine three or more uses into one structure such as residential,
hotel, retail, parking, transportation, cultural, and entertainment. Whatever the combination, it brings
together several uses within either one building or a small area. The two most common forms of mixed-
use design are:

Vertical. As a single, multi-story building, a typical mix places apartments on the upper levels and retail
or offices at street level. A basement level provides parking and/or access to underground public
transportation.

Horizontal. Spread over several buildings, such as a city block or around an open space or courtyard,
these individual buildings serve one or two specific uses while creating a microcosm within a
neighborhood.
The important role of mix-use in terms of City Planning.

Benefits of mixed-use development include

 Greater housing variety and density, more affordable housing (smaller units), life-cycle housing
(starter homes to larger homes to senior housing)
 Reduced distances between housing, workplaces, retail businesses, and other amenities and
destinations
 Better access to fresh, healthy foods (as food retail and farmers markets can be accessed on
foot/bike or by transit)
 More compact development, land-use synergy (e.g. residents provide customers for retail which
provide amenities for residents)
 Stronger neighbourhood character, sense of place

Statement of the Problem

This research seeks to find and determine innovative designs through the cooperative effort
which in this instance refers to the Proposed Mixed-use Building, which can help for the betterment of
its users and the community. This study shall expound on market, technical and community planning
aspects.

1. Who are the prospective end-users of the Proposed Mixed-use Building?

2. How will the Proposed Mixed-use building help its existing community and environment?
3. What will be the innovations of the project?

Architectural Goal & Objectives

The goal of this project is to provide and design a Mixed-Use Building that will help its end-users
and its existing community for its betterment and verdure.

Design Objectives
 To provide an innovative designs and ideas in the building.
 To easement the lifestyle of the end-users through work, home, transportation, etc.
 Designing and designating zoning of spaces throughout the building
 Considering Natural Lighting and ventilation throughout the structure to make it more
sustainable
 Providing open and green spaces for leisure.
 To innovate and apply the newest green building technologies into the project to
maximize the its output
 Making a good vide environment by using variety of colors and materials in the building.

Scope & Limitations

 The scope of area of the study is a Proposed Mixed-use Building in (INDICATE SITE HERE).
 Limitation is only to the research and study of Mixed-use Buildings and Developments.
  The final output will be based on the research and also the researchers will think of an idea that
is appropriate for the said project.

Definition of Terms
1. Mixed-Use Building - characterized as pedestrian-friendly development that blends two or more
residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, and/or industrial uses.
2. Development - the process in which someone or something grows or changes and
becomes more advanced
3. Innovations – the process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates
value.
4. Verdure - a condition of health and vigor
5. Planner - are people whose job is to make decisions about what is going to be done in the
future.
6. Residential - designed for people to live in.
7. Commercial - refers to buildings or land intended to generate a profit, either from capital
gain or rental income.
8. Hotel Type Units - is generally meant for 2 adults whereas a Hotel Unit Suite is meant for 3
adults.
9. Offices - A location, usually a building or portion of a building, where a company conducts its
business.
10. Theme Park – a large permanent area for public entertainment, with entertaining activities and
big machines to ride on or play games on, restaurants, etc.
11. Podium - a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when
making a speech or conducting an orchestra.
12. Parking - is a clearedarea that is intended for parking vehicles.

References:

http://www.urban-hub.com/buildings/mixed-use-buildings-for-diversified-sustainable-sites/