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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1. 0 SITUATION ANALYSIS
The whole world relies on power from wall sockets 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year for a myriad of uses that range from toasting bagel to powering and MRI machine.
Electricity is remarkably versatile. (Heinberg and Fridley, 2016) People would be lying if
they haven’t used power from charging their gadgets to their consumption of lights 24
hours. Maybe some people haven’t used power for charging their phones within 24 hours,
but still, on some aspects or part of their home, they do rely on power. But where does our
electricity come from? Our electricity comes from our non-renewable energy resources
(fossil fuels, coals, nuclear power, natural gas, etc.), this is a worldwide fact, referencing
from all the renewable energy books and from the statistics of Department of Energy.
The Philippines have started using these renewable resources to supply electricity
to the Filipinos. The renewable resources that are used here in the Philippines are
geothermal energy (San Roque Dam), hydro energy (Windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte)
and solar energy (Solar Farm in Batangas). (Department of Energy) But what energy is
the most efficient and suitable for all places? Of course, it is the energy coming from the
sun which people can consume all.
This, therefore, is the inspiration of the project. Some people have been finding
ways on how to cut cost on their electric bills. People have discovered solar panels to
reduce their electric bills, and not only that, various people are also discovering or
researching new technology using solar energy collecting to power up their vehicles and
gadgets believing that they will completely remove the usage of the non-renewable
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resources and saving the environment by simply removing CO2 emissions from power
plants which causes climate change.
This Solar Center has facilities such as manufacturing and research areas where
the visitors and clients of La Union, mostly, are given free access to enter and negotiate.
These are the facilities that will convince them to use solar energy into their households
and teach them that solar energy can go through a whole new level using technologies.
The Research facility is dedicated to people who are trying and researching on
until what aspect can solar energy collection can be used. Within this facility,
professionals, aspiring renewable enthusiasts (PV panel users) are given the authority to
research on possible innovations using any kind of technology possible.
And lastly the center also has a manufacturing facility for production of solar panels
to be sold and negotiated with the clients of La Union and throughout Region 1.
1.1 BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT
I. TITLE
La Union MaTek LikhAs Solar Center
(Sustainable Research, Innovation and Production Center)
II. LOCATION
The proposed project is located at Barangay San Agustin, City of San
Fernando, La Union. It is along the Pennsylvania Avenue Provincial Road with
an approximate 10-15 minute drive from the town proper. It is 4.5 and 2.9
kilometers away from the City Hall of San Fernando, La Union, depending on
what route will be taken.
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III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
MaTek LikhAs Solar Center is a research, innovation and production
center that focuses on the scope of solar energy. The research center has two
limitations; the first limitation is to the extent of researching possible
development and innovation according to its appearance, flexibility, etc. that
can be done to solar panels and its inverters. The second limitation is on one
major component in solar energy collecting which is the solar cell, a
microscopic part that can be researched in three areas: 1) making it cheaper
and/or more efficient to effectively compete with other energy sources, 2)
developing new technologies based on new solar cell architectural designs;
and 3) developing new materials to serve as more efficient energy converters
from light energy into electric current or light absorbers and charges.
The whole proposed project will be designed as sustainable site in order to
promote green architecture which is preserving the planet.
The buildings shall be designed according to the principles of energy
efficiency, climatic aspects and water conservation to make it a Green Building.
(Bauer, et al., 2017) All the buildings shall be of two (2) to four (4) storeys high
with high ceiling height construction to allow good air quality within the
workplace. (Bauer, et al, 2017) The Zone 4 of the project consists photovoltaic
panels that will collect solar power to generate power in order to sustain power
consumption of all the buildings.
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The proposed project is classified as Group F, Industrial F-1, where it is
classified as light industrial. (NBCP, 2007) The project is classified by the
Department of Energy (DOE) as a micro-scale project. A micro-scale, as
defined by DOE, is a Renewable Energy, specifically solar, project with a
capacity not exceeding one hundred kilowatts (100 kW). A hundred kilowatt
project is only limited to solar power plants that supplies energy within all the
households (RA 9513).
All the buildings to be constructed shall be Type V Type of construction.
(PD 1096) It shall be four-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural
elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. The project
is group into zones: Zone 1 – Administration, Zone 2 – Research and
Innovation, Zone 3 – Manufacturing and Packaging, and Zone 4 – Micro Solar
Farm. The construction of the outdoor should be concrete with masonry
constructed with aesthetic design. The outdoor also designed with barrier
protectiveness to provide safeties for the surroundings. The latest type of
construction shall be implemented to the proposed project. (NBCP, 2007)
IV. THE PROPONENT
The project is a PP, Private Partnership between Mr. Reynaldo Q. Nisce, the
main proponent and Mr. James Sayang-Od. Mr. Nisce is the president of
Chamber of Real Estate and Builder’s Association, INC. La Union Chapter and
the manager of ESONICE Realty Development, Inc., and Mr. James Sayang-
Od, the project investor, a renewable energy expertise that had invested solar
panels on his apartment units in Baguio and convinced that solar panels are
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worth the investment. He is a sole proprietor that started dealing and installing
solar panels from small projects to complex projects. He owns the Sky Dance
Asia, Baguio City, distributing and installing solar panels from Zambales to
Ilocos Region. (Appendix G, Proponent and Investor Certifications)
V. TARGET USERS AND NO.
There are three (3) types of users that are identified in this project: the primary,
secondary and the tertiary users. The primary types are the users that use or
operate the most of the time all the facilities. The second type of user, these
users are people who tend to be on the facilities occasionally only. These users
are the visitors from schools, companies and other town who only comes when
they are on a fieldtrip or invited by the researchers to discuss their research
product. And lastly, the tertiary types these are people who can only enter the
facility if there is a permission or special request. (Table 1)
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VI. BUDGET
The initial budget of the project is estimated 300 million pesos. This will cover
the construction fee for all the phases of the project. The initial budget may
vary and may reach 400 million pesos.
It will be a 80-20 sharing basis between the two proponents, Mr. Nisce will be
allotted with the higher amount since he is the main owner of this project.
The seventy four percent (74%) budget will be loaned from Rang-Ay Bank. The
type of loan service shall be Micro & SME Business, as identified by the bank.
It will be a long term loan, where in it has a maximum of ten (10) years;
amortized quarterly. The interest rate given by the bank is fifteen percent
(15%). Below is a transparency table where the 300 million pesos will be
allotted (Table 2):
TABLE 2: BUDGET ALLOCATION
FUND TIME
PHASE CONSTRUCTION
ALLOTMENT DURATION
 Primary Construction (site

cleaning, etc.
 Road works
 Utility (solar and rainwater)
PHASE 1 150 Million 1 year
 Administration Building
 Production Center and
Training Center
 Dormitory
 Research Building
 Bicycle transportation
establishment for on-site
PHASE 2 100 Million ½ year
transportation
 Roof Gardens
 Site Landscaping
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 Building accessories
(shower
PHASE 3 towers, solar shading, 50 million 1/2 year
louvers, etc.)
 Solar car shuttles
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
As an effort to slow down the global effects of climate change, some places in the
Philippines, under the supervision of the United Nations, have crafted and established
renewable energy research centers, specifically on solar energy, activities and policies to
combat continued environmental degradation. Through research, developed countries
have turned to the use of renewable energy sources in order to reduce their carbon
footprint and contribute their share in saving the environment.
Since, renewable energy research centers has been established over the past five years
by Department of Energy, this study will serve as a solution from the City of San Fernando
to acknowledge solar energy enthusiasts and any related field in their capability of
research of further enhancement on this solar powered gadgets. This is also a solution to
educate the residents on the benefits of using photovoltaic module when it comes to their
daily living and environment.This project will become one of the keys to include Philippines
as one of the developed countries to turn renewable energy sources to reduce our carbon
footprint and contribute in saving the environment.
This study would like to propose a sustainable solar center in San Agustin, San
Fernando City, La Union, answering the following questions:
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1. What is the present condition of the site in terms of;
1.1. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.1.1. Land Area
1.1.2. Land Use
1.1.3. Road Networks
1.1.4. Buildings
1.1.5. Open Spaces
1.1.6. Community Faciities
1.2. PERCENTAGE of UNEMPLOYED of La Union
1.2.1. Age
1.2.2. Sex
1.2.3. Educational Attainment
1.3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS
1.3.1. Income per household
2. What are the potential natural resources within your site that will be used for
adopting sustainable architecture?
2.1. What are the materials to be used for the site or buildings in order to reduce
electricity and water bills?
2.2. What are the strategies that you will adopt in order to achieve the sustainability
of your site?
3. What are the areas and facilities that should be developed or established within
the buildings?
3.1. What are the areas needed to provide for the administration zone?
3.2. What are the areas needed to provide for the research and innovation zone?
3.3. What are the areas needed to provide for the manufacturing zone?
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4. In what way will this project help save the environment?
4.1. Is sustainability an effective way to cut energy loads/monthly bills that will be
recommended to people?
4.2. Will this project be a way to lessen pollution?
1.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
a. SOCIAL
The objective of this project is:
 To provide jobs and trainings to unemployed skilled workers,
engineers of all fields and architects.
 To give an opportunity to the aspiring renewable energy enthusiast
professionals to brainstorm their ideas with each other for possible
innovations using the solar cell.
b. ECONOMIC
 To sell and install solar panels with a cheaper price and will help
the officials promote to people on how to cut or reduce their bills on
electricity consumption.
 To lessen unemployment rate of La Union.
 To provide promotion to the city once the sample produced by the
researchers be bought by companies.
c. ENVIRONMENTAL
 To extract coal, natural gas and oil usages, as well as removal of
coal mining at mountain tops
 To reduce pollution of air, water and soil by simply adopting to green
design.
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 To promote the use of Solid Waste Management and Material
Recovery Facility.
d. ARCHITECTURAL
a. Site Planning Concept
Strategies:
Sustainable Planning – to plan adopting the design for
sustainable site considerations.
CO2 reduction – to establish separation of CO2 car from the
buildings and establish solar car and bicycle use as
transportation of the project.
Tropical Design & Passive Cooling – to plan the project
considering all environmental impact, such as the typhoon,
sun orientation, wind orientation, etc.
b. Style/Theme/Character
Strategies:
Green Buildings – to adopt Green Building as the theme.
Building Form – to design with respect to the principle
“Function follows Form”
Structural Concept – Adopt steel, concrete, masonry and
any modern materials applicable for the project’s façade or
aesthetic.
c. Architectural Features
Strategies:
Water Recycling – to use rainwater and gray water
harvesting and reuse it on supplying toilet flushes and
landscape irrigation.
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Vertical Landscaping – to use vertical planting for shading,
reducing glare and adding air quality for the whole project.
Solar Panels – to use PV panels in order to supply mostly of
the electricity.
Bicycle and Solar Car – to use bicycle and solar car as the
access to the facilities, in order to reduce CO2 emission.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESEARCH
a. To the Architectural Community

1) This will be the first green architecture that will be placed in La
Union which will promote now the use of green architecture
designing.
2) This will be a proof that the Architectural Community can also save
the environment by means of designing.
3) This will promote the benefit of sustainable materials.
b. To the Community
1) This will be the first green architecture that will be placed in La
Union which will promote and introduce now the use or power of
green architecture designing to other cities, and provinces.
2) It will reduce the use of non-renewable resources which is now
beginning to scarce.
3) It will reduce the CO2 emitting power plants contributing in climate
change and health risks.
4) It will be introduced that people can save by simply adopting
sustainable design,
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1.5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS (TABLE 3)
CONTEXT (REFERENCES) INPUTS PROCESS OUTPUTS
TECHNICAL BOOKS
Fundamentals of Production &
Space requirement
Integrated Design for Production Dormitory Floor Plan
analysis on production
Sustainable Building process of solar Sustainable site
building
Sustainable Construction, cells materials and
Sustainable site analysis
Green Building Sustainable site accessories
and comparison
How to Build a Solar requirements Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting
Panel and Solar Power utility layout
process
Systems
JOURNALS
Building code Department of Energy’s Building plans
Energy Balance Table of
standard Regional Office visitation Scale model
the Philippines
Renewable Statistics analysis on Situational analysis
2010 Key Energy
energy resources energy table of the R1 writing
Statistics – Philippines
of the Philippines Situational analysis
NBC of the PH
Research process
E-SOURCES Research building space
on solar cells
www.me.utexas.edu/~sol requirements Research Facility
Production
arlab/Research.html Comparison analysis of plan
process
http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/re per objectives/goals per Feasibility study
Research center
search/centers/cesdr/ similar project. Final Objectives
facilities and
http://www.ece.cornell.ed Member statistics Research building
equipment
u/ece/research/energy- comparison between equipment
Objectives/Goals
and-power-systems.cfm similar projects
of similar projects
Space
SITE VISITATION
requirement Area/Facility
UP Diliman, Manila
Equipment considerations
De La Salle University, Information comparison
requirement Comparison of PV
Taft Interview
Monthly sales and sales and prices per
Solenergy Inc, MNL
PV panels company
Solar Philippines, MNL
demand
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1.6 RESEARCH DESIGN (TABLE 4)
DATA GATHERED DATA ANALYSIS DATA INTERPRETATION

 Sustainable site analysis
 Sustainable site
 Sustainable materials and
requirements
techniques for elevation
 Sustainable building
LIBRARY RESEARCH and section designing
case studies
 Tropical design analysis
 Tropical design
 Green and Sustainable
guidelines
Architecture guide
 Statistics of the
 Department of Energy
renewable energy users
 Department of
 Confirmation for the
AGENCY/IES VISITED Environmental and
project itself
Natural Resources
 Lot profile
 City Planning
 ECC
QUESTIONNAIRES
FLOATED TO:  Seating capacity for the
 Students laboratories
 Architects and  Graphs and Charts on
SURVEY
Engineers of La Union answers of the floated
 Architecture and questionnaire
Engineering students  Technical/feasibility study
of DMMMSU and SLC
 Specific objective
 Mr. Lar Tria, Electrical finalization
Engineer/RE
 Scope and limitations of
enthusiast of UP
INTERVIEW the facility
Diliman
 Facility flow analysis
 Mr. Kyle, Mechanical
 Target users
Engineer of DLSU, Mnl
 Equipment information
 UP Diliman  Site Analysis
Photovoltaic Research
 Similar site documentation
OCULAR Laboratory
 Areas/Facilities
INSPECTION  De La Salle University -
comparison
Manila Solar Energy
 Equipment comparisons
Center
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1.7 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE RESEARCH AND THE
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT (TABLE 5)
SCOPE (COVERAGE) LIMITATIONS (EXTENT)

GREEN ARCHITECTURE Sustainable Site and Building Approach
 Rainwater Harvesting and Reuse
 Gray water Treatment and Reuse
 Photovoltaic Panels
 Natural noise buffers
 Vertical Landscaping
SUSTAINABLE SITE AND BUILDING  Roof Garden
 Solar Protection Technologies
 Indoor Environmental Quality
 Passive cooling
 Net-Zero Energy
 Top lighting
 Window Types
 Ceiling and Floor Insulations
PASSIVE COOLING  Shower Tower Materials
 Color Paint Selection for Interior
 Ventilation Shafts
 Acoustic Treatment
 Thermal Comfort
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY  Furniture types
(COMFORTABLE WORKPLACE)  Interior lighting selection
 Furniture selection
 Exhausts
 Net-Zero Energy: For generation
and conservation
SOLAR ENERGY USAGE
 For heat pumping water distribution
 Research material
FACILITY FUNCTION SCOPE AND LIMITATION
 Possible innovations using solar cells

RESEARCH AND  Efficiency of the solar cells
INNOVATION FACILITY  Possible developments for inverters and
monitoring devices
 Solar panels to be distributed to clients in

La Union and any province of Region 1
PRODUCTION FACILITY
and Baguio.
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1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
GRAY WATER – it is the wastewater from sinks, showers, and washing machines
that can be collected and treated for reuse, such as flushing of toilets, watering of
landscape, or from which heat can be recovered for use in a building. (Ching, 2014)
GREEN ARCHITECTURE – it is the design approach of the whole proposed
project that has substantially reduced impact on the natural environment and that
provides indoor conditions conductive to human health. (Ching, 2014)
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – it is the aggregate quality of the indoor
environment, encompassing indoor air quality, thermal comfort, noise and acoustic
conditions, and water quality. (Ching, 2014)
LikhAs – this is a compound word of three Tagalog words – Likha and Lakas –
meaning create and energy. (Hibe, 2017)
MaTek – this again is another compound word of two Tagalog words –
Makabagong Teknolohiya – meaning that the facility implies new technology.
NETZERO – the ability to require zero externally provided energy or to not release
carbon emissions. (Ching, 2014)
PASSIVE COOLING – it is taking into consideration building design which does
not have any sophisticated mechanical equipment in order to induce comfort
conditions in building interiors. (Manahan, 1981)
RAINWATER HARVESTING – an approach to capturing and using rainwater,
typically including a collection area; a conveyance system to route the rainwater to
storage; a storage tank; filtering and possibly disinfection treatment; a backup
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system to provide water for times of low rainwater; provision for overflow; and a
distribution system to deliver the water to the water loads. (Ching, 2014)
ROOF GARDEN – a roof partially or wholly covered in vegetation that is installed
over a waterproof membrane. (Ching, 2014)
SOLAR CELLS – a device that converts photons from the sun (solar light) into
electricity. (Science Daily, 2017)
SOLAR ENERGY – it refers to energy derived from solar radiation that can be
converted into useful thermal or electrical energy. (RA 9513)
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM – it is a system for generating electrical
energy from solar radiation using semiconductors that exhibit the photovoltaic
effect. (Ching, 2014)
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM – it is a system that converts sunlight into heat, either
for heating water or heating air. (Ching, 2014)
SUSTAINABILITY – the property of things that last. (Ching, 2014)
TOPLIGHTING – it is the daylighting supplied from the ceiling of a space through
skylights and roof monitors. (Ching, 2014)
VERTICAL LANDSCAPE – green façade of the building that assists shading, glare
plus air quality. (Keeler and Burke, 2009)
SHOWER TOWERS – it is where air and water falls to provide cool water for
building reticulation and cool air to supplement ground floor and retail cooling.
(Keeler and Burke, 2009)
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1.9 END NOTES
BOOKS
Barth, S. W. (2009). A Guide to the Planning, Design and Construction of
Landscape Over Structure.
Burke, M. K. (2009). Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Design.
Dell, O. E. (2009). Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies.
Donald Watson, e. a. (2003). Time Saver Standards for Urban Design.
Francis D.K. Ching, I. S. (2014). Green Building Illustrated.
G.V, M. F. (n.d.). Passive Cooling Technology for Buildings in Hot-Humid

Localities.
Heywood, H. (n.d.). 101 Rules of Thumb for Low Energy Architecture.
Kibert, C. J. (2016). Sustainable Construction, Green Building Design and

Delivery.
M. Bauer, e. a. (2010). Green Building - Guidebook for Sustainable Architecture.
Smith, R. (2009). How to Build A Solar Panel and Solar Power System.
Tom Ryan, e. a. (2011). Detailing for Landscape Architects.
Wrinkler, G. (2011). Green Facilities - Industrial and Commercial LEED

Certification.
JOURNALS
Department of Energy (2010). 2010 Key Energy Statistics, Philippines
Department of Energy (2011). 2011 Household Energy Consumption Survey
Statistical Office
Department of Energy (n.d.). Energy Balance Table of the Philippines
Thesis Book (2010). Solar Technologies - Production, Distribution and
Maintenance of Solar Panel Power Systems: Industrial Engineering
The Report (2009). The Philippines 2009
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E-SOURCES
http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/research/centers/cesdr/sec.asp
http://solenergy.com.ph/about-us/
http://www.ece.cornell.edu/ece/research/energy-and-power-systems.cfm
https://www.cut.ac.cy/mem/research/labs/archimedes/
http://www.me.utexas.edu/~solarlab/Research.html
https://www.archdaily.com/775388/chu-hall-solar-energy-research-center-
smithgroupjjr/561f1faee58ecec3c4000102-chu-hall-solar-energy-research-
center-smithgroupjjr-photo
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Chapter 2
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
2.1 SITE SELECTION PROCESS
a. Site Selection Criteria
1. GENERAL PROJECT SITE SELECTION PROCESS
Following site selection criteria is interpreting the facility needs of the project in
terms of established objective and guidelines intended to achieve the desired
environment. (Site Selection Process, 2003)
The project will mostly adopt the criteria for selecting industrial projects. The
research center of the project is considered as industrial since it contains more on
research laboratories that will research on developing and innovating new
technology using solar cells. (Chiara and Callender, 1980) Site selection criteria
for establishing solar farm will also be adopted in order to comply with the title of
the project. Below are the factors that need to be considered;
TABLE 6
SITE CRITERIA CONSIDERATIONS
Is the site large enough to accommodate the
project? Consideration should be given to
Parcel size
proper land coverage ratios, building ratios,
building heights, and site development.
Do the site's physical characteristics afford ease
Physical Characteristics
in construction of the proposed project?
Does the site have adequate user access
(various modal linkages) to the whole project?
User access Consideration should be given to the quality of
access to the site from other areas of the
project.
Does the site allow for ingress/egress of
Service access
vehicles and personnel?
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Are the required main utility lines available at
the site? If utility mains must be extended from
Utility access another location, is the cost reasonable?
Consideration should be given to adequate
sizes for the expected capacities.
Does the proposed land use relate to the

Land Use Compatibility surrounding land uses and general land use
priorities?
Does the proposed facility relate well to the
Architectural Compatibility
visual quality of surrounding facility?
Of all programs (research, administrative,
operational, etc.) possibly located at this site, is
Program Priorities
the one under consideration the highest and
best use?
Will locating the proposed project at this site

have a positive or negative impact on adjacent,
existing facilities? Consideration should be
Urban Impact
given to the building(s) shadow intrusions,
parking demand, traffic congestion, municipal
services loading, public safety, etc.?
SOURCE: Site Selection Process Case Studies
TABLE 7
RATING SUMMARY
SITE ELEMENT RATING

Labor supply and union history 20
Public utilities and water 12
Freight and transportation 10
Tax conditions 6
Site characteristics 7
Population mix, growth, and projection 6
Human transportation 4
Protection: fire, police, legal 4
Local politics and attitude 4
Local industrial mix 4
Climate 4
Local living facilities 6
Local educational facilities 6
Local recreational facilities 4
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Freedom from natural disasters 3
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SOURCE: Time-saver Standards for Building Types
1. TRANSPORTATION
Availability of the public transportation for the workers and visitors
Distance from the nearest terminal
Distance from the source of raw materials
2. UTILITY
Availability of water supply, natural and man-made
Availability of city sewer, if none provide septic tanks
Availability of power lines
Availability of telephone and internet lines
3. LOCAL SERVICE
Availability of near laundry services
Availability of near catering service to operate cafeterias or canteens
Availability of near local machine shops capable of major repair work
4. POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION
Frequency of night patrols to site area
Distance to the nearest fire station
Availability of fire hydrants
5. LOCAL WEATHER
Flood susceptibility
Prevailing wind direction
6. LOCAL ORDINANCES
Availability of effective local ordinances within the site area
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2. CRITERIA FOR LOCATING SOLAR PANEL
Below are the criteria for selecting the location and other factors of the PV
panels based on the article “Locating Sites for Photovoltaic Solar Panels.
Suitable elevation – it should be elevated from the ground level
Suitable aspect – The aspect should be south facing or horizontal.
Suitable slope – The slope should be less than 35 degrees.
High radiation – The site should receive, on average, at least some
minimum amount of solar radiation per year. That amount is determined by
the analyst.
Surrounding – The site should not be surrounded by mountains and tall
trees or any obstacles that shade the PV panels.
b. Site Selection And Justification
La Union is a province in northern part of the Philippines. The capital of La
Union is San Fernando, which also serves as the regional center of the whole
Ilocos Region
The proposed project’s scope is La Union, it will be located at the province of
La Union. The site selected is located at San Agustin, City of San Fernando,
La Union. It is an industrial zone, suitable for the project’s type of occupancy.
It is surrounded by industrial use buildings (such as Union Galvasteel, Chevron
Oil Depot, etc.), residential and an educational institution, San Agustin
Elementary School. (Figure 1)
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Figure 1. San Agustin, City of San Fernando, La Union Boundary Map
1. Transportation
The site has available public transportation service, such as tricycle and
jeepneys that may be used by the workers and visitors of the project. Trucks
are also accessible within the site. The distance from the nearest terminal
varies on which type of transportation, tricycle or jeepney, will be used. The
terminal for tricycle is 2.25 Km away from the site, as for the terminal for the
jeepneys is 2.70 Km. The distance from the source of raw materials is
approximately 2.87 Km. (Road Network Map)
It is a 10-15 minutes of travel time, using any kind of transportation, including
traffic during 7 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon.
2. Utility
The site is accessed by Prime Water District water line, it will provide water
service to the proposed project. There is no city sewer available within the
parameter, therefore septic tank will be considered while planning for the
project. Telephone and internet lines by PLDT are available within the site.
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3. Local Services
The site is not near any laundry services, laundry facility will be considered with
planning. It is near to any catering services, an advantage to fast transportation
of hired caterers to sell meals to the employees, researchers and visitors at the
canteen. The nearest local machine shop is approximately 2.50 Km away from
the site.
4. Police and Fire Protection
The site is beside the police outpost of San Agustin. San Agustin is patrolled
every other night of week days. The fire station is approximately 4.72 Km away
from the site, and the area has no fire hydrant, but a water pipe is available at
the frontage of the selected site.
5. Local Weather
The site has low susceptibility of flood. (Base Map, Slope Map & Hazard Map)
The prevailing wind direction comes from the Northeast part and Southeast
part.
6. Local Ordinances
The local ordinance that is useful as a criteria for the project is the Clean Air
Act, wherein it states that the project should reduce or if possible the emitting
of carbon dioxide.
c. Site Study Analysis

The project is located at the center province of Region 1, La Union, San
Fernando City. At this location, the project is at advantage with the easier
accessibility by the neighboring provinces, such as Ilocos Regions,
Pangasinan, Baguio, etc. The City of San Fernando, La Union has 12 hours of
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sun hours which will be useful for computing the energy production of the micro
solar farm of the project.
The site is almost entirely vacant lot, except that there is an existing temporary
store, cloth line and basketball basket post that has been built within the
perimeter of the site. It is occupied by goats, dogs and passersby trucks. The
site has existing big rocks and scattered broken tiles and wood planks. There
are existing posts at the frontage of the site and an existing waiting shed
located around three (3) meters away from the barangay road that divides the
two lot. There are also existing vegetation, such as grass cover, trees and
bushes. (Lot Profile)
The site is surrounded by trees and residential, as observed, residents within
the area burn their wastes every other day at mostly 5 PM. The neighbor
residents beside the lot has no canal, black water is accessed through the lot,
and MRF is not practiced within the neighborhood. The site receives a full
amount of sun radiation because it is not surrounded by tall buildings, tall trees,
and mountains. The barangay roads beside the lot are not concrete covered
that may cause dust pollution within the site. During rainy days, puddles of
water are only formed and have not yet flooded.
d. Site Photographs
These photos are taken last December 10, 2017, around 4:30 PM to 5 PM.
The photos are only emphasized on the areas wherein major concerns are
seen within the site, such as photos showing existing pollution, vegetation, etc.
Station map is provided for easy tracking of the photos location. (Plate 1)
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Plate 1 Station Point Map
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STATION POINT 1: The photo shows the existing posts at the frontage of the
lot and tall grasses. It also shows scattered wastes such as plastics and broken
wood planks.
STATION POINT 2: The photo shows an existing fenced area of the site. It
also shows a temporary walk path used by the neighbor residents of the site.
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STATION POINT 3: The photo shows the existing cloth line within the site
and a temporary store built by the neighbor resident of the site.
STATION POINT 4: The photo shows an existing basketball post and
puddle of water due to after rain.
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STATION POINT 5: The photo shows the neighborhood of the site at the
south part of the site and occupied by children playing.
STATION POINT 6: The photo shows the existing vegetation along lot
point 2 to 1
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STATION POINT 7: The photo shows the location of the rocks and broken
tiles at the middle part of the site.
STATION POINT 8: The photo shows tall grasses and the location of
broken tiles dumped within the site.
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STATION POINT 9: The photo shows a pile of one (1) to two (2) meters
soil with unnecessary vegetation.
STATION POINT 10: The photo shows the vegetation at the frontage of
the site. It also shows the existing posts and utility poles.
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e. SWOT Analysis
TABLE 8
STRENGTHS
Tall buildings are not seen within the area due to its proximity to the airport.
The site is recorded as industrial zone.
Proximity to the airport, dock and land terminals.
It is not prone to flooding
WEAKNESSES
Big rocks and broken tiles are scattered.
Residential neighbors lack discipline with their wastes.
Adjacent site has no grass cover.
OPPORTUNITIES
The zoning fits with the project.
No obstacles that will shade the micro solar farm
Good lot to achieve sustainable landscaping.
Faster and cheaper transportation of goods for the proposed project.
THREATS
Dust pollution will highly enter the project.
Improper waste dumping by the neighbor.
Wastewater enters the site.
f. USER Analysis
The users vary on which building or zone they belong to. As said in Chapter 1,
the project will have three types of target users; the primary users, secondary
users and tertiary users. (Chapter 1, Target Users and No.) Within this section,
only the primary users are discussed. Below are tables; Table 1 - User and
Population within La Union); Table 2 – User and their role within each building
or zone of the project.
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TABLE 9
USER AND ROLE WITHIN EACH BUILDING OR ZONE OF THE PROJECT
PRIMARY USERS DESCRIPTION TARGET NUMBER
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Administer or manage, and
supervise the operation of the
Admin Staffs whole project from the hostel and Minimum of 5

dormitory building to
manufacturing building.
Manage the marketing of PV
Panels to the clients and giving
Marketing Staffs them complete services, from Minimum of 5

selling to installation of PV panels
to the clients’ projects.
Provide installation and
Technical Staffs maintenance of the products sold Minimum of 10
to the clients.
RESEARCH AND TRAINING ZONE
Teach students basic knowledge
about solar energy and anything
Past AREC (Affiliated
Renewable Energy related to the subject. They are 15 person
Center) members also the researchers of the
project.
Join AREC members in

Engineers (all fields)
and Architects of La researching possible innovations 10 per profession
Union using solar components.
Study about solar energy; join the

research team especially with
10
solar car assemblies (optional)
STEM/Engineering
Students
and compete in World Solar Architecture Course,
per laboratory
Challenge that is held once a year.
Renewable Energy Research on possible innovations

Enthusiasts of Region 15 person
using PV panel components.
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Occupy the training center. They
are trained on how to assemble
Engineering OJT of the PV panels produced at the
10 per OJT Term
DMMMSU
manufacturing building.
DORMITORY
Researchers - 6 person per room
Student Visitors - 40
SOLAR-POWERED SPA HOUSE
May visit regularly for relaxation
Clients and experience the power of solar 5 per day

energy.
Operates and accommodates the

Operational Staffs 10 employees
clients to satisfy the client’s goal.
MANUFACTURING
Operate the whole assembly or
manufacturing process of the PV 20 employees
Technical Staffs (machine operator,
panels. They also import the
driver, etc included)
products produced.
g. Laws/Ordinances
There are multiple of laws or ordinances used in this project, such as;
P.D. 1096 – Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building
Code of the Philippines; as to,
o Type of occupancy of the project
o Setback of the project
o Percentage of open space depending on the lot and occupancy
type
o Minimum sizes of rooms
o Parking spaces, etc.
Clean Air Act of 1999
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Fire Code of the Philippines; as to,
o Type of Exits
o Measurement of Width of Exits
o Number of Exits
Philippine Green Building Code; as to,
o Building Use/Occupancy Coverage and Application
o Green Building Requirements, such as; Building Envelope,
glass properties, natural ventilation, etc.
h. Site Option
SITE OPTION A
On Plate 2, eleven (11) buildings are
established on the site, occupying a 28.40 %
Buildable Space. Lot B will be used as a future
expansion on the Research building as time will
increase its student and researcher population.
The first 30 meters is allotted for car parking for
the whole project, allowing 45 car parking slot.
A small picnic area is allotted at the front, open
to public use. The buildings within this option Plate 2: Option A

are three to six story high.
SITE OPTION B
On Plate 3, both lots are occupied. The smaller lot is allotted for bus parking at
the front and car parking and the solar car testing area at the rear. There are
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fourteen (14) buildings established including the
minor buildings, such as, MRF building, general
supply storage house, power house, etc. The
bigger lot’s transportation shall be bicycles,
electric cars and solar cars. Service trucks are
the only allowed CO2 emitting vehicle at the
manufacturing zone of the project. The micro
solar farm is placed at the rear part to avoid
being shaded by the buildings. For a total, the
Buildable space is 20.17 %, while the open Plate 3: Option B
space is 79.83%.
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A. MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY
PROPONENT AND TYPE OF OWNERSHIP
The proponent of this project is Mr. Reynaldo Q. Nisce and Mr. James Sayang-
Od. The form of ownership adopted is a limited partnership. Mr. Nisce will fund the
project with eighty percent (80%) of the total project cost, while Mr. Sayang Od will
fund the remaining twenty percent (20%). The highest share will be automatically
considered as the owner of the project and operation of the business. Mr. Sayang-
Od will serve as the first investor of the project. As soon as the research team of
the project starts to study on new innovations, it will be introduced to companies
with respect to their products, and once bought by the company, a partnership may
be established between the project company and the product company as long as
it will be agreed upon.
JOB ANALYSIS
MANAGEMENT STAFFS
TABLE 10: GENERAL MANAGEMENT STAFFS
SALARY
POSITION QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
(PHP/mo)
GENERAL  Graduate of a four-
MANAGER
year or five-year  Manages the operation
course related in of the whole project.
administration  Oversees the processes
 Min. of five years’ and progresses. 20,000.00
exp. of being a  Makes sure outputs are
manager in a produced on time and
manufacturing excellent quality.
industry.
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SECRETARY 6,720.00
 Assigns jobs for the employees or
 Bachelor's degree in Business
workers to maintain direction and
Management or AB Major in
HUMAN coordination within the system
Psychology
RESOURCES  Responsible for the screening and 10,000.00
 Minimum of two years supervisory
MANAGER training of workers in the company
level in Human Relations
 Reports directly to the General
 Knowledgeable of labor laws
Manager
 Assists the HR Officer in the
 Graduate of BS Psychology or any
recruitment selection and hiring of
HUMAN related course
employees.
RESOURCES  Must be at least 23 years of age 7,200.00
 Maintains a record of employees'
ASSISTANT  Hardworking, with initiative, and has
information and other related
a drive for progress
documents.
CASHIER - - 6,720.00
 Updates new products into the
existing website.
 Graduate of Computer Graphic Arts,
 Designs corporate identity and
Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts.
advertising materials
WEBSITE  Expert in using Photoshop.
 Produce artwork for box 6, 720.00
DESIGNER  Must have a portfolio of sample work
packaging.
 With background in photography is
 Creates ppt slides for
an advantage
presentations and electronic
invitations
JANITOR - - 280 per 8 – hour shift
GARDENER - - 560.00
GUARD - - 330.00 every shift
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TABLE 11: MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT STAFFS
SALARY SCALE
(PHP/mo)
QUALITY  Maintains and checks the quality
CONTROL  Licensed Electrical Engineer and reliability of products.
MANAGER  At least two (2) years of experience  Documents test results.
in Quality Control in a manufacturing  Evaluates data to be able to 10,080.00
company. prepare summaries.
 At least 24 years of age  Marks for approval or rejection on
product.
 Performs required inspection in the
 Experience in the Production
in-process production.
Operations could be an advantage
QUALITY  Inspects procedures to assure they
 Licensed Electrical Engineer
CONTROL are adequate and strictly followed. 7,200.00
 Must be at least 21 years of age
INSPECTOR  Ensures production strategies are
 At least five (5) months of inspecting
in accordance with engineering
experience
requirements.
 Work experience in a manufacturing  Maintains good housekeeping in
environment is an advantage and around the machine and
MACHINE  Demonstrated mechanical ability within the department
8, 400.00
OPERATOR  Willing to undergo training  Takes care of the machine
 Graduate of BS IE or capable of assigned to him/her.
operating machines
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 Manages the day-to-day
operations in the production
department
 Graduate of Management
 Analyzes, and evaluates results
engineering or any related course
 Implements new techniques and
 At least 3 years of experience
OPERATIONS rules
managing a department in 12,080.00
MANAGER  Directs and manage plant
operations
operations for production and
 Good presentation, communication,
quality.
interpersonal and organizing skills
 Monitors overall plant performance
for production and quality
standards.
 Licensed Electrical or Mechanical
 Monitors product standards
Engineer
 Ensures that health and safety
 At least 3 years of working in the
guidelines are followed.
field
PRODUCTION  Reviews the performance of
 Knowledgeable about solar power 9,000.00
SUPERVISOR subordinates.
system and testing procedures
 Schedules tasks and activities
 Good presentation,
 Checks if there are sufficient labor
communication, interpersonal and
workers.
organizing skills
 Inspects and tests products at
 Licensed Electrical Engineer various stages in the production.
 At least 2 years of working  Examine results of quality tests of
QUALITY experience in the field raw materials and finished
CONTROL PHP 7,680.00
 Knowledgeable about solar power products.
ANALYST
system  Inspect products and to determine
 At least 25 years of age compliance with order
specifications
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 Marks for approval or rejection on
product.
 Monitors the proper maintenance
of the solar panel
 Licensed Mechanical Engineer
 Ensures that all maintenance
 At least 25 years of age
technicians are trained.
MAINTENANCE  Has 2 years of experience in the field
 Makes recommendations for 9,000.00
SUPERVISOR and 1 year supervisory experience
improving plant operations.
 Knowledgeable in mechanical,
 Maintains safety, health, and
electrical and quality control
environmental policies and
procedures.
 Inspects all modules safe electrical
connections, sound mechanical
 Licensed Electrical Engineer
connections and freedom from
 Must be at least 23 years of age
corrosion.
MAINTENANCE  Has 2 years of experience in
 Performs periodical check-up on 6,720.00
TECHNICIAN electrical works
the surface of the module.
 Must possess arm and hand dexterity
 Takes care of the proper operation
 Willing to undergo training
and maintenance of the power
system.
 Directs miscellaneous, general
 Any bachelor degree related to the office support services and
job performs other related works.
PURCHASE  At least one (1) year of experience in  Develops and updates written 8,400.00
OFFICER
the field purchasing policies
 Must be 23 years of age  Signs and purchase orders after
insuring funds availability.
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 Estimates capital equipment needs
based upon recent trends and
planned activities.
 Follows up orders not received by
promised date
 Provides parts-on-orders status
 Graduate of BS Industrial
reports to his manager.
Engineering
 Fills supply/material work orders,
 An experience on inventory returns
INVENTORY requisitions.
could be an advantage 8,400.00
CLERK  Maintains warehouse yard clean
 Has a minimum of one (1) year
and order
experience as an Inventory Clerk in
 Physically counts inventory items
any manufacturing company
for verification of accuracy
 Monitors the total output of the
production department.
 Monitors and interprets cash flows
 CPA or a graduate of Financial and predicts future trends
FINANCE & Management  Formulates financial strategies and
MARKETING  Has a minimum of two (2) years of long term plans 12,000.00
MANAGER experience in the field  Manages the company’s financial
 Must be at least 24 years of age accounting systems
 Develops pricing strategy
 Prepares profit and loss
statements.
 Certified Public Accountant  Monitors and reviews accounting
ACCOUNTANT  Must be at least 23 year of age and related system reports for 10,000
 Experience could be an advantage accuracy and completeness.
 Resolves accounting
discrepancies
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 Develops the annual operating
budget.
 Responsible for the materials

management function.
 Administers inventory control,
 Minimum of two (2) years of
shipping and receiving, and
WAREHOUSE experience in Purchasing
materials stores. 10,080.00
MANAGER Department
 Develops and implements
 At least 24 years of age
purchasing and contract
management instructions, policies
and procedures.
 Knowledgeable of warehouse
WAREHOUSE- operations  Receives, stores, and issues
6,720.00
MAN  Able to follow established policies materials
and procedures
 Discusses products and services to
 Graduate of Commerce Major in customers.
Marketing  Records sales and order
 Excellent in Oral Communication information and sending copies to
SALESMAN 7,080.00
 Must be at least 24 years of age the manager.
 At least one (1) year experience in  Makes accurate, rapid cost
Marketing field calculations and providing
customers with quotations.
 Installs at the household of the
 Must be knowledgeable on basic
client.
installation of electrical systems
INSTALLER  Checks problems of every clients’ 6,720.00
 Knowledgeable of solar power
installed solar panel system.
systems could be an advantage
 Reports defective panels
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 Could work under minimum  Maintains clients’ products
supervision
 Produces the solar panels by
PRODUCTION sorting, cutting, welding the 6,720.00
CREW
products together.
TABLE 12: RESEARCH DEPARTMENT STAFFS
SALARY SCALE
(PHP/mo)
REGISTRAR  Directs and coordinates
 Graduate of Bachelor’s or Master’s
registration activities of researches
degree in Accounting, Social work or
and students.
similar field. 8,400.00
 Exchanges student and/or
 Have a firm understanding of
researcher information with partner
changing technology.
companies.
 Must be able to use the available  Researches on the assigned field
reference of research he or she belongs to.
 Must have experimented on creating  Aides the research technician with
a technology by adding solar power tests and proves if the output is
system is an advantage. operational and effective.
DATA ANALYST  Graduate of any bachelor’s degree  Performs research such as internet 7,920.00
courses that studies solar energy and search, book references that may
any other renewable energy sources help in the innovation of the new
is an advantage solar powered technologies.
 Must be knowledgeable about solar  Records every data gathered
power system
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 Oversee laboratory safety policies,
 Must have proven problem-solving
training and enforcement.
skills with five or more years’
 Assists with experiments and
LABORATORY experience in a laboratory setting.
procedures. 10,080.00
MANAGER  Graduate of BS Microbiology,
 Checks available and lack of
chemistry, chemical engineering or
equipment and stocks.
any other related to the field.
 Ensures researchers’ safety.
 Operating and maintaining
 Graduate of a four or five year course
computer and lab equipment
or any vocational courses related to
 Researching quality control
RESEARCH the kind of laboratory he/she wants
 Prepares/assist in preparation of 7,920.00
TECHNICIAN  Enthusiasm for renewable energy,
research proposals
especially solar energy, is an
 Assists in preparation of study
advantage
reports
 Knowledgeable on how PV panels

 Identifies training needs of
are being produced
technical employees by evaluating
 Proven experience in designing
strengths and weaknesses.
multiple training events in a corporate
TRAINING  Groom employees for the next step
setting 6,720.00
SPECIALIST of their career path
 Extensive knowledge of instructional
 Builds annual training program and
design theory and learning principles
prepares teaching plans
 Adequate knowledge of learning
 Delivers training courses
management software
 Graduate of BS Accountancy or BS  Keeps track on the budget of the

RESEARCH Commerce research projects.
8,400.00
BOOKKEEPER  Must be 23 years of age  Records all in-voice and out-voice
 Experience could be an advantage transactions of the researchers.
REFERENCE: DOLE’S PRIVATE SALARY SCALE
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Figure 2: Project Organizational Chart
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TABLE 13: CONSTRUCTION STAFFS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
 A person who designs and plans the entire project,
from circulation to façade designing.
Architect
 Advises the proponent for better solutions or designs
Method of Compensation: 7% of the total Project Cost
 A person responsible for providing all the material,
Contractor labor, equipment (engineering vehicles and tools) and
services necessary for the construction.
 Same responsibility as to the contractor but this person
Specialty Contractor contracts more on special building materials necessary
for the construction.
 A person who plans, programs, and monitor the
various activities, acts as an advertiser on material cost
Project Engineer and construction method.
Method of compensation: 2-5% of the Estimated Total
Project Cost
 A person responsible in the supervision of the work
Landscape Architect
done in the landscaping of the site.
 A person responsible to the Architect and designer or
technical matters.
Supervisor
Method of Compensation: Salary basis on an agreed
salary rate per month.
 A skilled worker, who acts as an assistant of the
supervising project engineer/architect. He supervises
Foreman the work unattended by the engineer in case of the
absence of the engineer; he acts as the head in the
construction.
 A person who responsible in checking and recording
the attendance of the workers. He makes a daily record
Time Keeper of the accomplishment in the site and does a progress
report in the site and does a progress report regarding
the development done in the site.
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 A person responsible in the installation of the electrical
works drawn in the plans and specified in the electrical
Electrician
specifications, he may either be a Master Electrician or
a licensed Electrical Engineer.
 A person responsible in the installation of reinforcing
Steel works bars of the whole structure and steel claddings of the
project.
 A person responsible in all wood and lumber works in
Carpenter the construction. He is in-charge in the all the works to
be done and formworks to be used.
 A person responsible in the concrete works in the
projects such as laying of CHB, mixing and
Masonry
proportioning of the concrete mixtures including the
curing of the concrete.
Laborer  A person who performs physical or manual labor.
Figure 3: Construction Organizational Chart
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BUILDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The operations of the buildings differ from each other depending on what division or
department. There will be divisions that will operate 5 days in a week and there will operate
6 days in a week. It will operate every day for 9 hours.
TABLE 14: WORKING SCHEDULE
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT TIME DAY(S)
1. ADMINISTRATION
 Administrative Officer
 Human Resource 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Saturday
 Finance and Marketing
Office
2. PRODUCTION PLANT DIVISION 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Saturday
3. RESEARCH DIVISION
 Registrar
 Training Specialists
 Instructors
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Saturday
 Data Analysts
 Laboratory Manager
 Research Technicians
 Market Specialists
4. DORMITORY DIVISION 24 HOURS Monday-Sunday
5. GENERAL SERVICES
Sunday
 Janitor (in-house)
8:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Saturday
 Security
(Guards)
 General Services Officer
However, personnel will report anytime in case of urgent work to fix complaints of
clients, machinery and equipment or installations, to avoid serious loss which the employer
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would otherwise suffer and in case of emergency work or services as to prevent damage
with the discretion of the operations manager and the department head.
The administration department will handle all clerical jobs and services concerning
the company’s business operations and transactions inside and outside the company.
They will transact with the clients’ demand on the produced products of the manufacturing
department, providing services that will explain further about the PV panels, its
maintenance, costs, etc. The administration will provide services like installation of
products to clients’ household, and maintenance of the bought products.
The research department will handle researching on the market strategy of the PV
panels, possible development of the products, and new solar-powered technology
innovations. They will conduct activities that use solar energy, to student. They will also
execute trainings among new employed staffs for the production division and on the job
trainees of any courses related to the field.
The manufacturing department handles the production of the Photovoltaic (PV)
panels. They will be responsible for the quality control of the products, packaging and
distribution to further outside office branch of the company.
The solar panel’s collected solar energy will be stored on a battery placed on the
powerhouse of the project. The whole complex’s monthly power consumption is estimated
to 500,000 kW-hr. The target number of panels to be installed within the project is 100
pieces which will generate 6,975,000 kW-hr. The difference between the energy
generated and energy collected will be the value that will be stored in the battery.
Maintenance of the project’s overall operation shall be the responsibility of all
departments.
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B. MARKET FEASIBILITY
MANUFACTURING MARKET
Solar Photovoltaic Panels, otherwise known as PV Panels, have recently become
a trend. It was proved by many consumers that it can produce electricity or cut the
costs of household electricity bill. This, then, is the reason why PV panels became
a demand in the market, not only internationally but also here in our country,
Philippines.
Production is needed to satisfy the demand. The supply of PV panels from our
local hardware stores comes from international supplies, such as China, Germany,
India, etc. There are only two (2) existing local manufacturer within the country,
located at Batangas and Laguna namely Solar Philippines and Sunpower
Philippines, respectively. Since there is no existing manufacturer in La Union, it will
be an advantage of the company to produce all the required demand within La
Union and other neighboring provinces.
Most of the supplies are coming from international manufacturers of Photovoltaic
panels. There are multiple of companies within NCR Region that supplies mostly
on commercial buildings in Manila, since commercial is more dominant in the area.
These supplies are ordered internationally, adding a high value of peso on the
shipping fee of the project making the modules expensive.
Graph 1 shows the assumed comparative analysis between the imported supply
and local supply to the demand.
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GRAPH 1
ASSUMED COMPARATIVE OF IMPORTED SUPPLY AND LOCAL SUPPLY
120
100
80
60 Demand
Supply
40
20
0
IMPORTED SUPPLY LOCAL SUPPLY
As seen, the imported supply is high, but the demand is low because it is
expensive, which low-income family can’t afford easily. The local supply shows the
opposite, the demand is high but there is not enough supply to give to the demand
since there are only two (2) PV solar panel manufacturer here in the Philippines.
In this project, the target market of the supplies will be the household sectors,
commercial sectors, industrial sectors and institutional sectors in La Union. (Graph
2) The household sector has the highest population percentage from southern
boundary of La Union to the northern boundary. The commercial sector is next to
the residential sector, which consists of malls, restaurants, fast food chains, and
any other businesses under the registration of DTI (Department of Trade and
Industry). The institutional sector consists of school buildings, government
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buildings, and hospital buildings. The highest target market will come from the
residential sector, covering both low and high compensated families. The project
will be the strategy to supply all the clients.
GRAPH 2
POPULATION PERCENTAGE PER SECTOR
4%
15%
52%
29%
Residential Commercial Institutional Industrial
TABLE 15
HOUSEHOLD DEMAND PERCENTAGE PER MUNICIPALITY
HOUSEHOLD
MUNICIPALITY DEMAND
SAMPLE SIZE POPULATION
Aringay 70 96%
Agoo 90 84%
Bacnotan 65 92%
Bagulin 20 72%
Balaoan 60 96%
Bangar 50 70%
Bauang 120 96%
Burgos 15 56%
Caba 35 85%
Luna 55 98%
Naguillian 75 91%
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Pugo 25 50%
Rosario 70 85%
San Fernando City 200 98%
San Gabriel 25 84%
San Juan 55 96%
Santo Tomas 50 56%
Santol 20 86%
Sudipen 30 76%
Tubao 40 56%
TOTAL 1170 -
Source: Result of the Conducted Survey
The sample size population of household is the starting population of demand of
the PV panels. Assumed that eighty-five (85) of the commercial, industrial and
other establishment is the demand of other sector. The estimated total starting
population is assumed to be 1,500. The supply will have a scale of 1:15, which is;
one supply is equal to 15 PV panels per year. The manufacturing will be able to
produce 6,900 PV panels per year, equivalent to 460 supplies. The reason of the
scale is because the number of PV panels of each sector varies.
GRAPH 3. SUPPLY PROJECTION GRAPH
2000
1500
1000
500
0
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
DEMAND SUPPLY
The graph shows that it will take 4 years to comply with the demands of the starting
population. The excess supply on the 4th year will be supplied again to the next
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demand population. As the target population is being complied to, the demand
population will increase with the help of the consumers who have already bought
the supply from the company. The demand population may extend to the
neighboring provinces, but the company should first comply with the increasing
demand within La Union.
RESEARCH MARKET
The research center of the project’s market shall be the incoming Engineering and
Architecture students (STEM) and professionals, related to technology innovation,
who wishes to study and research about some aspects regarding solar cells.
The research facility of the project covers the expanding population of STEM which
will be taking up Engineering and Architecture courses. There are thirty-seven (37)
high school institution that is offering STEM in La Union. Within the 37 institution,
there are twenty institutions that will build up the population Engineering and
Architecture students in La Union. These are the institutions coming from the North
until Bauang. (Graph 4)
GRAPH 4. LA UNION PROJECTED

ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Agoo
Aringay
Caba Bangar, Sudipen
3%2%
Naguillian,5%
Bagulin Santol
Luna
8% 17%
Bauang 7%
12% Balaoan
7%
Bacnotan
San Fernando 13%
20% San Juan
6%
Bangar, Sudipen Luna Balaoan

Santol
Bacnotan San Juan San Fernando
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The research facility will also cover the solar enthusiasts, scientists and engineer
and/or architects of La Union. Allowing them to brainstorm new possible innovation
technology with the use of solar energy as the main source of power.
C. TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
DESIRABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF THE SITE
The site is accessible to any land transportation, depending on the route they will
take. If it will be taken from the Unknown Soldier Monument, it is accessible by
private cars, trucks and tricycle, for the Catbangen route, it is accessible by PUJ,
private cars and tricycle. (See Road Network Map) The site is approximately 2.22 km
from the Unknown Soldier Monument and 2.91 km from the City Plaza. (Plate 4,
Vicinity Map)
Plate 4: Vicinity Map
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The electricity shall be produced independently through the use of PV panels that will
be installed in the project. The battery of the PV system will be used as storage of
the supply of solar power collection.
Prime Water La Union, or formerly known as the NAWASA will provide water supply
to the project. For water efficiency, practices and strategies, water supply facilities
shall be designed for dual plumbing to use recycled water for toilet flushing of gray
water system that recovers rainwater or non-potable water for the site.
BREAKDOWN OF REQUIRED AREAS

TABLE 16: COMPUTATION OF EFFECTIVE NET AREA OF BUILDINGS
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
GROSS SPACE EFFECTIVE
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
AREA (sq. m) FACTOR NET AREA
PORCH 28.00 0.45 12.60
SALES OFFICE SPACE 63.00 1.00 63.00
SOUVENIR SHOP 63.00 1.00 63.00
STAIRS 15.60 1.25 19.50
SERVICE STAIRS 11.80 1.25 14.75
LOBBY 20.00 1.50 30.00
SHOWROOM 16.10 1.00 16.10
RECEPTION DESK 8.00 1.00 8.00
CASHIER AND REGISTRAR 35.00 0.60 21.00
DISCIPLINARY OFFICE 15.00 1.00 15.00
RESEARCH MANAGER
14.00 1.00 14.00
OFFICE
INQUIRY OFFICE 14.60 1.00 14.60
EMPLOYEE'S LOUNGE 9.60 1.00 9.60
GENERAL STORAGE ROOM 46.60 1.00 46.60
DELIVERY PLATFORM 17.00 0.45 7.65
PANTRY 8.10 1.50 12.15
SALES MANAGER OFFICE 13.80 1.00 13.80
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE 14.00 1.00 14.00
PRIVATE OFFICE 30.10 1.00 30.10
WASTE COLLECTION ROOM 1.50 0.45 0.68
JANITORIAL 4.90 0.45 2.21
MEN'S CR 9.60 1.50 14.40
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WOMEN'S CR 9.20 1.50 13.80
ELECTRICAL 2.60 0.45 1.17
WALKING AREA 104.70 1.00 104.70
RAMP 2.70 1.50 4.05
TOTAL 578.50 566.45

SECOND FLOOR AREAS
CANOPY 250.00 0.45 112.50
BALCONY 19.70 0.45 8.87
GEN. MANAGER'S OFFICE 12.00 1.25 15.00
KITCHENETTE 3.00 1.50 4.50
ENGINEER'S OFFICE 13.60 1.00 13.60
F&M MANAGER'S OFFICE 14.00 1.00 14.00
MEETING ROOM 18.00 0.60 10.80
CONFERENCE ROOM 15.00 1.00 15.00
STORAGE AND PRINTING
24.20 1.00 24.20
ROOM
PANTRY AND ENTERT. RM 14.60 1.00 14.60
SECURITY ROOM 18.00 1.00 18.00
OPEN OFFICE 62.40 1.00 62.40
MEN'S CR 16.80 0.45 7.56
WOMEN'S CR 24.50 0.45 11.03
INDOOR LANDSCAPING 14.00 0.45 6.30
JANITORIAL 8.10 1.50 12.15
WALKSPACE 124.10 1.00 124.10
TOTAL 652.00 474.60
MAIN RESEARCH BUILDING

GROUND FLOOR AREAS
PORCH 24.00 0.45 10.80
LOBBY 14.00 1.50 21.00
LIBRARY 160.00 1.00 160.00
STORAGE ROOM 43.50 1.00 43.50
FREIGHT ELEVATOR 4.80 0.70 3.36
INTERNET ROOM 36.90 1.00 36.90
PUBLISHING OFFICE 15.12 1.00 15.12
PRINTING AREA 14.40 1.00 14.40
PRINTED MEDIA STORAGE 5.40 1.00 5.40
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AHU ROOM 2.60 0.70 1.82
MEN'S CR W/ JANT'L 6.50 1.50 9.75
WOMEN'S CR W/ JANT'L 6.30 1.50 9.45
DELIVERY PLATFORM 25.80 0.45 11.61
WALKSPACE 23.00 1.00 23.00
STAIRS 31.20 1.25 39.00
TOTAL 418.42 408.54

SECOND FLOOR AREAS
STAIRS 31.20 1.25 39.00
AHU ROOM 2.60 0.70 1.82
CANOPY 83.10 0.45 37.40
LOBBY 4.80 1.50 7.20
MATERIALS DISCOVERY LAB 82.50 1.00 82.50
MARKET & LOCATION ANALYSIS 82.50 1.00 82.50
STORAGE ROOM 41.00 1.00 41.00
MEN'S CR W/ JANT'L 6.50 1.50 9.75
RESEARCHER'S OFFICE 51.80 1.00 51.80
WALKSPACE 62.60 1.00 62.60
TOTAL 464.60 431.81

THIRD FLOOR AREAS
STAIRS 31.20 1.25 39.00
AHU ROOM 2.60 0.70 1.82
CANOPY 69.20 0.45 31.14
LOBBY 4.80 1.50 7.20
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LAB 82.50 1.00 82.50
COMPONENT INNOVATION LAB 82.50 1.00 82.50
STORAGE ROOM 41.00 1.00 41.00
MEN'S CR W/ JANT'L 6.50 1.50 9.75
SUN SIMULATOR ROOM 51.80 1.00 51.80
WALKSPACE 62.60 1.00 62.60
FIRE STAIRS 13.90 1.25 17.38
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TOTAL 464.60 442.93

ROOF DECK AREAS
WATER TANKS 12.10 0.70 8.47
COOLING TOWER 1.40 0.70 0.98
MAINTENANCE STORAGE 42.40 1.00 42.40
ROOF GARDEN 123.20 0.45 55.44
ROOF DECK 158.60 0.30 47.58
TOP LIGHTING 12.00 0.70 8.40
MECHANICAL ROOM 4.80 1.50 7.20
TOTAL 354.50 170.47
WORKSHOP BUILDING
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
LOBBY 13.00 1.50 19.50
STAIRS 15.80 1.25 19.75
WALKSPACE 59.40 1.00 59.40
AHU ROOM 4.80 0.70 3.36
STORAGE ROOM 45.50 0.70 31.85
INTEGRATED NANOTECH LAB 55.90 1.00 55.90
THIN FILM SOLAR LAB 55.90 1.00 55.90
SURFACE ANALYSIS LAB 55.90 1.00 55.90
RESEARCHER'S OFFICE BREAK RM 41.60 1.00 41.60
MEN'S LOCKER & SHOWER 5.60 1.00 5.60
WOMEN'S LOCKER & SHOWER 5.60 1.00 5.60
CR 3.30 1.50 4.95
TOTAL 362.30 359.31
CAFETERIA
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
DINING 13.00 0.60 7.80
FOOD DISPLAY COUNTER &
15.80 0.60 9.48
CASHIER
STORAGE ROOM 59.40 1.00 59.40
FOOD STORAGE 4.80 1.00 4.80
DISHWASHING AREA 45.50 1.00 45.50
BAKERY & COFFEE KITCHEN 55.90 1.50 83.85
MAIN FOOD KITCHEN 55.90 1.50 83.85
STAIRS TO BASEMENT 55.90 1.25 69.88
STAIRS 41.60 1.25 52.00
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WOMEN'S CR 6.30 1.50 9.45
MEN'S CR 6.50 1.50 9.75
TOTAL 366.20 442.76

ROOF DECK AREAS
FUNCTION HALL 200.00 0.35 70.00
BANQUET AREA 29.00 0.35 10.15
DETACHABLE CR 4.00 0.35 1.40
SMOKING AREA 12.40 0.35 4.34
LANDSCAPING 56.20 0.35 19.67
OPEN AREA/WALKSPACE 41.00 0.35 14.35
DESIGNATED STAGE 55.90 0.35 19.57
TOTAL 398.50 139.48
DORMITORY
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
PORCH 21.70 0.45 9.77
LOBBY 25.00 1.50 37.50
INFORMATION DESK 8.00 0.60 4.80
VISITOR'S LOUNGE 30.00 1.50 45.00
DORM MANAGER'S OFFICE 9.90 1.00 9.90
BREAK ROOM 11.30 1.00 11.30
MINI COMPUTER ROOM 18.20 1.00 18.20
COMFORT ROOM 3.00 1.50 4.50
STAIRS 12.80 1.25 16.00
LAUNDRY AREA 20.50 0.60 12.30
MERCHANDISING AREA 54.90 1.00 54.90
LAUNDRY CASHIER 4.30 1.00 4.30
STORAGE ROOM 4.40 0.70 3.08
TOTAL 224.00 231.55

SECOND FLOOR AREAS
DORMITORY UNIT (21.40 sq.m each
97.60 1.00 97.60
@4)
DORM UNIT 2 (20.85 sq. m each @ 4) 83.40 1.00 83.40
HALLWAY 41.20 1.00 41.20
COMMON DINING & LIVING 19.60 0.60 11.76
IRONING ROOM 7.50 1.00 7.50
CANOPY 101.80 0.45 45.81
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STAIRS 12.80 1.25 16.00
TOTAL 363.90 303.27

THIRD FLOOR AREAS
DORM UNIT (21.40 sq.m each @4) 97.60 1.00 97.60
DORM UNIT 2 (20.85 sq. m each @ 4) 83.40 1.00 83.40
HALLWAY 41.20 1.00 41.20
COMMON DINING & LIVING 19.60 0.60 11.76
IRONING ROOM 7.50 1.00 7.50
CANOPY 101.80 0.45 45.81
TOTAL 351.10 287.27
SPA HOUSE
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
RAMP 3.10 0.45 1.40
PORCH 10.00 0.45 4.50
LOBBY 12.70 1.50 19.05
INFORMATION DESK 4.90 0.60 2.94
SPA MANAGER 8.30 1.00 8.30
BREAK ROOM 8.90 1.00 8.90
COMFORT ROOM 18.20 1.50 27.30
STAIRS TO SECOND FLR 8.40 1.25 10.50
STAIRS TO BASEMENT 10.90 1.25 13.63
MANICURE & PEDICURE AREA 31.70 0.60 19.02
STORAGE ROOM 12.50 1.00 12.50
FACIAL CARE ROOM 13.30 1.00 13.30
TOTAL 142.90 141.33

SECOND FLOOR AREAS
WAITING AREA 20.40 0.60 12.24
MASSAGE ROOM 15.60 1.00 15.60
MEN'S DRESSING ROOM 3.60 1.00 3.60
WOMEN'S DRESSING ROOM 3.60 1.00 3.60
ROOF GARDEN 11.70 0.35 4.10
TANNING AREA 32.30 0.45 14.54
PV DECK 17.20 0.45 7.74
TOTAL 104.40 61.41

BASEMENT FLOOR AREAS
MALE SAUNA 10.30 0.60 6.18
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FEMALE SAUNA 10.30 1.00 10.30
MALE DRESSING AND SHOWER 3.70 1.00 3.70
FEMALE DRESSING AND SHOWER 3.70 1.00 3.70
WALKWAY 20.70 0.35 7.25
SOLAR HYDRO THERAPY ROOM 22.50 0.45 10.13
TOTAL 104.40 61.41
SOLAR CAR & TRAINING CENTER

GROUND FLOOR AREAS
PORCH 27.70 0.45 12.47
CAR DISPLAY AREA 64.50 1.00 64.50
STAIRS 15.60 1.25 19.50
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL
36.00 1.00 36.00
ANALYSIS
VEHICLE INSTRUMENTALIZATION
36.00 1.00 36.00
LAB
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
28.70 1.00 28.70
STORAGE
MEN'S CR 6.00 1.50 9.00
WOMEN'S CR 6.00 1.50 9.00
SOLAR VEHICLE ASSEMBLY & FAB
89.60 0.60 53.76
AREA
AHU ROOM 2.50 0.70 1.75
INFORMATION LOBBY 27.40 1.50 41.10
WALKWAY 51.00 1.00 51.00
TOTAL 402.80 377.53

SECOND FLOOR AREAS
CANOPY 92.00 0.45 41.40
LECTURE LABORATORY(2)(36 SQ.M
72.00 1.00 72.00
EA)
AUDIO VISUAL ROOM 81.90 1.00 81.90
MEDIA ROOM 16.20 1.00 16.20
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
28.70 1.00 28.70
STORAGE
MEN'S CR 6.00 1.50 9.00
WOMEN'S CR 6.00 1.50 9.00
AHU ROOM 2.50 0.70 1.75
WALKWAY 55.00 1.00 55.00
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TOTAL 372.10 329.70

ROOF DECK AREAS
ROOF GARDEN 180.00 0.35 63.00
ROOF DECK AREAS 70.40 0.45 31.68
MAINTENANCE STORAGE 28.70 1.00 28.70
COOLING TOWER 2.50 0.70 1.75
TOTAL 372.10 329.70
MANUFACTURING BUILDING
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
PORCH 14.40 0.45 6.48
RAMP 36.20 0.45 16.29
LOBBY 26.00 1.50 39.00
MANAGERIAL OFFICE 26.40 1.00 26.40
MEETING ROOM 24.00 1.00 24.00
DRIVER'S LOUNGE 16.40 1.00 16.40
BREAK ROOM 23.20 1.00 23.20
CLINIC 16.80 1.00 16.80
MEN'S DRESSING & SHOWER 3.40 1.00 3.40
WOMEN'S DRESSING & SHOWER 3.40 1.00 3.40
CR 5.40 1.50 8.10
JANITORIAL 1.20 0.60 0.72
PRODUCTION AREA 642.00 0.60 385.20
RAW MATERIAL STORAGE 116.10 1.00 116.10
PRODUCT STORAGE 109.20 1.00 109.20
BATTERY/INVERTER STORAGE 60.80 1.00 60.80
OBSERVATORY DECK 59.60 0.70 41.72
STAIRS 37.60 1.25 47.00
TOTAL 1222.10 944.21
EXHIBITION HALL
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
PORCH 19.50 0.45 8.78
RAMP 3.30 0.45 1.49
LOBBY 35.00 1.50 52.50
BREAK ROOM 26.40 1.00 26.40
ELECTRICITY DEMO MODEL RM 19.60 1.00 19.60
PUBLIC MONITORING RM 15.00 1.00 15.00
SOLAR CAR PUBLIC SHOWROOM 174.30 1.00 174.30
INNOVATED TECHNOLOGIES 58.40 1.00 58.40
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT RM 40.10 1.00 40.10
MEN'S CR 6.80 1.00 6.80
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WOMEN'S CR 6.90 1.50 10.35
PWD CR 2.70 0.60 1.62
FIRE EXIT WAY 11.90 0.60 7.14
AHU ROOM 1.20 0.60 0.72
TOTAL 421.10 423.19
STAFF HOUSE
GROUND FLOOR AREAS
PORCH 18.00 0.45 8.10
VISITOR'S WAITING AREA 18.60 1.00 18.60
LIVING-KITCHEN-DINING WOMEN'S 33.60 1.00 33.60
LIVING-KITCHEN-DINING MEN'S 33.60 1.00 33.60
CR WOMEN'S 10.80 1.50 16.20
CR MEN'S 10.80 1.50 16.20
SHOWER ROOM WOMEN'S 9.60 1.50 14.40
SHOWER ROOM MEN'S 9.60 1.50 14.40
WOMEN'S BEDROOM 47.60 1.00 47.60
MEN'S BEDROOM 47.60 1.00 47.60
TOTAL 239.80 250.30
BUILDING AND PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
TABLE 17: COMPUTATION OF BUILDING COST
SUMMARY ESTIMATES
TOTAL
EFFECTIVE
BUILDING PCF USED COMPUTED COST
NET AREA
(Php)
ADMINISTRATION 1041.05 - ₱ 17,523,140.00
GROUND FLOOR 542.15 18,000.00 ₱ 9,758,700.00
SECOND FLOOR 346.93 18,000.00 ₱ 6,244,740.00
OPEN AREAS 151.97 10,000.00 ₱ 1,519,700.00
MAIN RESEARCH 1453.74 - ₱ 25,897,000.00
GROUND FLOOR 386.13 20,000.00 ₱ 7,722,600.00
SECOND FLOOR 355.41 20,000.00 ₱ 7,108,200.00
THIRD FLOOR 394.41 20,000.00 ₱ 7,888,200.00
ROOF DECK 170.47 10,000.00 ₱ 1,704,700.00
OPEN AREAS 147.33 10,000.00 ₱ 1,473,300.00
SOLAR CAR RESEARCH 946.93 - ₱ 15,465,300.00
GROUND FLOOR 311.3 20,000.00 ₱ 6,226,000.00
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SECOND FLOOR 288.3 20,000.00 ₱ 5,766,000.00
ROOF DECK 239.7 10,000.00 ₱ 2,397,000.00
OPEN AREAS 107.63 10,000.00 ₱ 1,076,300.00
WORKSHOP BUILDING 359.31 25,000.00 ₱ 8,982,750.00
DORMITORY 822.09 - ₱ 11,744,400.00
GROUND FLOOR 221.78 15,000.00 ₱ 3,326,700.00
SECOND FLOOR 241.46 15,000.00 ₱ 3,621,900.00
THIRD FLOOR 241.46 15,000.00 ₱ 3,621,900.00
OPEN AREAS 117.39 10,000.00 ₱ 1,173,900.00
CAFETERIA 582.24 - ₱ 7,949,800.00
GROUND FLOOR 425.48 15,000.00 ₱ 6,382,200.00
ROOF DECK 139.48 10,000.00 ₱ 1,394,800.00
OPEN AREAS 17.28 10,000.00 ₱ 172,800.00
SPA HOUSE 264.15 - ₱ 4,107,900.00
GROUND FLOOR 135.43 15,000.00 ₱ 2,031,450.00
SECOND FLOOR 35.03 15,000.00 ₱ 525,450.00
BASEMENT 61.41 20,000.00 ₱ 1,228,200.00
OPEN AREAS 32.28 10,000.00 ₱ 322,800.00
EXHIBITION HALL 423.19 - ₱ 8,361,100.00
ENCLOSED AREAS 412.92 20,000.00 ₱ 8,258,400.00
OPEN AREAS 10.27 10,000.00 ₱ 102,700.00
MANUFACTURING 944.21 - ₱ 14,130,750.00
ENCLOSED AREAS 937.73 15,000.00 ₱ 14,065,950.00
OPEN AREAS 6.48 10,000.00 ₱ 64,800.00
STAFF HOUSE 250.3 - ₱ 3,714,000.00
ENCLOSED AREAS 242.2 15,000.00 ₱ 3,633,000.00
OPEN AREAS 8.1 10,000.00 ₱ 81,000.00
MRF BUILDING 96 15,000.00 ₱ 1,440,000.00
GW STORAGE HOUSE 96 15,000.00 ₱ 1,440,000.00
STORAGE HOUSE 100 15,000.00 ₱ 1,500,000.00
POWERHOUSE 96 15,000.00 ₱ 1,440,000.00
TOTAL ₱ 123,696,140.00
TABLE 19: COMPUTATION OF OPEN SPACE ESTIMATES

60% of the total cost will be
allotted for earth filling, landscaping, parking & road ₱ 74,217,684.00
network, & perimeter fencing
BREAKDOWN:
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL - 30 % ₱ 22,265,305.20
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LANDSCAPING- 30 % ₱ 22,265,305.20
PARKING & ROAD NETWORK - 35 % ₱ 25,976,189.40
PERIMETER FENCES - 5% ₱ 3,710,884.20
TABLE 19: SUMMARY OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST

BUILDING COST ₱ 123,696,140.00
OPEN SPACE COST ₱ 74,217,684.00
TOTAL ₱ 197,913,824.00
TABLE 20: BREAKDOWN OF DIRECT COST

BUILDING COST TOTAL AMOUNT
ITEM %
(PHP) (PHP)
Material ₱ 197,913,824.00 70 ₱ 138,539,676.80
Labor ₱ 197,913,824.00 20 ₱ 39,582,764.80
Contingency for
₱ 197,913,824.00 5 ₱ 9,895,691.20
price escalation
Contingency for
₱ 197,913,824.00 5 ₱ 9,895,691.20
inc. In labor overtime
TOTAL ₱ 197,913,824.00
TABLE 21: BREAKDOWN OF INDIRECT COST

BUILDING COST TOTAL AMOUNT
ITEM %
(PHP) (PHP)
Contractor's gross profit ₱ 197,913,824.00 15 ₱ 29,687,073.60
Contractor's tax ₱ 197,913,824.00 3 ₱ 5,937,414.72
Withholding tax on salary ₱ 197,913,824.00 15 ₱ 29,687,073.60
Worker's compensation,
₱ 197,913,824.00 8 ₱ 15,833,105.92
insurance, possible overtime
Equipment hire and
₱ 197,913,824.00 6 ₱ 11,874,829.44
rental
Testing of material ₱ 197,913,824.00 5 ₱ 9,895,691.20
TOTAL ₱ 102,915,188.48
CONTRACTOR’S NET PROFIT
CNP = CGP (CONTRACTOR’S GROSS PROFIT) – (B-C-D-E-F) – (0.25)(B-C-D-E-F)
CNP = ₱ 106,378,680.40
ARCHITECT’S PROFESSIONAL FEE
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 Group 1 classification: Structures of exceptional character and
complexity of design or require comparatively large amount of structural,
mechanical, and electrical design and research.
ARCHITECT'S FEE PHP 13,500,000 + 5% OF EXCESS OF PHP 200 MILLION

₱18,541,450.62
SOURCES: Based from Architect’s Guidelines for Standards of Professional
Practice under Group 1.
TABLE 22: SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR ARCHITECT’S FEE

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR ARCHITECT'S FEE
DESCRIPTION PERCENTAGE AMOUNT
a. Upon signing of the contractor 5 ₱ 5,177,183.84
b. Upon completion of schematic plans 15 ₱ 15,531,551.52
c. Upon completion of design 50 ₱ 51,771,838.40
d. Upon completion of design

15 ₱ 15,531,551.52
developments
e. Upon completion of works 15 ₱ 15,531,551.52
TABLE 23: SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL EXPENSES

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL EXPENSES
EQUIPMENT &
FURNITURES (50% OF ₱ 49,478,456.00 ₱ 49,478,456.00
DIRECT COST/2)
BIKES & SOLAR/ELECTRIC
₱ 8,000,000.00 ₱ 8,000,000.00
CAR AQCUISITION
Package acquisition (100 pcs
SOLAR PANELS (100 pcs)
@ 2,000,000.00, installation ₱ 4,000,000.00
@ 250 WATTS
included)
DELIVERY TRUCK ₱ 735,000.00 ₱ 2,940,000.00
TOTAL ₱ 64,418,456.00
TABLE 24: LAND ACQUISITION COMPUTATION
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TAX DEC NO. AREA UNIT VALUE MARKET VALUE
62566 2620 250 ₱ 655,000.00
3830 150 ₱ 574,500.00
62567 3355 250 ₱ 838,750.00
3830 150 ₱ 574,500.00
62570 2271 250 ₱ 567,750.00
3830 150 ₱ 574,500.00
62568 250 250 ₱ 62,500.00
150 150 ₱ 22,500.00
62569 3288 250 ₱ 822,000.00
3830 150 ₱ 574,500.00
TOTAL ₱ 5,266,500.00
TABLE 25
TOTAL PROJECT COST COMPUTATION
ITEM COST
DIRECT COST ₱ 197,913,824.00
INDIRECT COST ₱ 102,915,188.48
CONTRACTOR'S PROFIT ₱ 106,378,680.40
ARCHITECT'S FEE ₱ 103,543,676.80
SUPPLEMENTAL EXPENSES ₱ 64,418,456.00
LAND ACQUISITION ₱ 5,266,500.00
TOTAL ₱ 580,436,325.68
Total project cost is 580,436,325.68, say; Php 580,500,000.00
D. FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
SOURCES AND FINANCING MODE
The proposed project is a partnership project by Mr. Nisce and Sayang-Od, as stated
earlier. A loan from Rang-Ay Bank will be done. The type of loan to be adopted will be
Micro & SME Business loan. This loan program is available to any businessmen or would-
be entrepreneurs looking for additional capital. This type of loan is good for start-up capital
for new business.
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The type of sharing will be an eighty-twenty percent (80-20%), a written contract will
be established between the two parties, as said earlier. Mr. Nisce will loan from the bank
an eighty percent of his share in the total project cost, while Mr. Sayang-Od will loan fifty
percent (50%) of his share from the same bank. The remaining percentage of both parties
will be from their own compensation. The loan will be a long-term, which in this project
will last until 10 years. The percentage of interest is fifteen percent (15%) as Rang-ay’s
condition of interest rate.
TABLE 26: SCHEDULE OF LOANS
% LOANABLE
PHASE ALLOCATED PURPOSES
RATE AMOUNT
Allocated for the land acquisition, site

I 25 % ₱ 107,392,500.00 cleaning, levelling, PV installation,
roadways and other site works
Allocated for the construction of

administration and manufacturing
building, staff house, ground floor of the
cafeteria, spa house, utility houses. It
II 35% ₱ 168,000,000.00
shall also be allocated for establishing
the solar park, and acquisition of a
number of bicycle and electric cars and
delivery trucks.
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Allocated for the remaining building
structures of the project, and
III 20% ₱ 85,914,000.00 completion of all the required number
of solar and/or site transportations,
furniture and equipment.
This shall be allocated for the
IV 20% ₱ 85,914,000.00 construction of the exhibition hall and
final finishes of the whole project.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
TABLE 27:
SOLAR PANEL RATES PER WATTAGE
WATTS PRICE PER WATT RATE
150 watts 15 Php 2,250.00
200 watts 15 Php 3,000.00
250 watts 15 Php 3,750.00
320 watts 15 Php 4,800.00
TABLE 28:
PRODUCT PACKAGE ANNUAL INCOME
INDIVIDUAL
PACKAGE DRY SEASON WET SEASON
PRICE
PACKAGE 1:
Per watt with installation Php 14,650.00 Php 8,790,000.00 Php 1,318,500.00
service
PACKAGE 2:
Bulk order (6 or more) with Php 49,900.00 Php 11,976,000.00 Php 2,334,000.00
installation service
PACKAGE 3:
Php 29,600.00 Php 355,200.00 Php 3,552,000.00
Solar Heating
PACKAGE 4:
Php 74,500.00 Php 6,705,000.00 Php 6,705,000.00
Solar Water Pump
Cleaning service Php 2,500.00 Php 225,000.00 Php 225,000.00
Maintenance and Repair Php 150,000.00 Php 150,000.00 Php 50,000.00
TOTAL Php 31,195,200.00 Php 14,944,500.00
TABLE 29:
MARKET JUSTIFICATION PER PACKAGE
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DRY WET
PACKAGE MARKET
SEASON SEASON
PACKAGE 1:
Per watt with installation Household 100 15
service
PACKAGE 2:
Commercial, Institutional
Bulk order (6 or more) with 40 10
and/or Industrial
installation service
PACKAGE 3: Commercial, Institutional
2 20
Solar heating and/or Industrial
PACKAGE 4:
All sector 15 15
Solar water pump
Cleaning service All sector 15 15
Maintenance & Repair All sector 15 15
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TABLE 30:
OTHER INCOME GENERATING FACILITIES’ ANNUAL INCOME
MARKET
ITEM LEAN SEASON PEAK SEASON PRICE
POPULATION
Cafeteria (lunch)
Lean - 40 employees
(Breakdown: Php 40 Php 50 min. lunch
₱ 288,000.00 ₱ 720,000.00 Peak - 100 employees
budget meal + Php 10 package
and visitors
drinks)
Cafeteria (snack) Lean - 30 employees
Php 30 min.
(Breakdown: Php 20 ₱ 86,400.00 ₱ 259,200.00 Peak - 60 employees
snack package
food + Php 10 drinks and visitors
Lean - 10 employees
Php 85 min. beverage
Cafeteria café ₱ 158,100.00 ₱ 948,600.00 Peak - 60 employees
(milktea, frappes)
and visitors
Lean - 5 per lab
Student fee ₱ 4,500.00 ₱ 18,000.00 Php 300 per student
Peak - 20 per lab
Dormitory room
(Breakdown: Php
300.00 water bill + Php Lean - 48 tenants
₱ 1,152,000.00 ₱ 1,152,000.00 Php 2,000 per tenants
600.00 electric bill + Peak - 96 tenants
Php 1,100.00
maintenance fee)
Leak - 6 tenants
Laundry services ₱ 86,400.00 ₱ 691,200.00 Php 300 per tenant
Peak - 48 tenants
Leak - 10 tenants
Merchandising ₱ 267,840.00 ₱ 267,840.00 Php 30 target minimum
Peak - 48 tenants
Solar-hydro treatment Leak - 5 clients
₱ 249,600.00 ₱ 374,400.00 Php 260 per session
spa Peak - 15 clients
Leak - 5 clients
Manicure/pedicure ₱ 129,600.00 ₱ 518,400.00 Php 180 per session
Peak - 20 clients
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Leak - 5 clients
Sauna ₱ 144,000.00 ₱ 432,000.00 Php 200 per hour
Peak - 15 clients
Php 550 per whole Leak - 5 clients
Body massage ₱ 396,000.00 ₱ 792,000.00
body massage Peak - 15 clients
Leak - 10 non staff
Bike rental ₱ 186,000.00 ₱ 1,116,000.00 Php 100 per hour
Peak - 60 non-staff
Picnic area
Leak - 10 clients
(environment ₱ 19,200.00 ₱ 43,200.00 Php 30 per entry
Peak - 20 clients
maintenance)
Leak - 10 clients
Skin care ₱ 384,000.00 ₱ 864,000.00 Php 600 per session
Peak - 20 clients
Leak - 10 visitors
Solar/electric car fee ₱ 540,000.00 ₱ 900,000.00 Php 250 per visitor
Peak - 50 visitors
Research per
₱ 4,500,000.00 ₱ 13,500,000.00 - -
department
Leak - 5 OJT/TRAINEE
Training service ₱ 42,000.00 ₱ 189,000.00 Php 350 per training Peak - 15
OJT/TRAINEE
Exhibition center entry Leak - 5
₱ 162,000.00 ₱ 432,000.00 Php 250 per head
fee Peak - 40
Leak - 10
Souvenir ₱ 500.00 ₱ 2,500.00 Php 50 min. souvenir
Peak - 50
TOTAL ₱ 8,796,140.00 ₱ 23,220,340.00
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TABLE 31:
CAPITAL/BUSINESS OPERATION OUTLAY SUMMARY
ITEM MONTHLY RATE

INTERNET & PHONE BILLS ₱ 90,000.00
WATER SUPPLY ₱ 66,000.00
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ₱ 1,200,000.00
ORDERS/DELIVERIES ₱ 6,000,000.00
ANNUAL SALARY EXPENSE ₱ 9,600,000.00
TOTAL ₱ 16,956,000.00
TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME

= Lean + Peak + Dry + Wet season
= 8,520,140.00 + 31,056,940.00 + 31,195,200.00 + 14,944,500.00
=₱ 85,716,780.00
ANNUAL NET PROFIT = ANNUAL INCOME – ANNUAL EXPENDITURE
= 85,716,780.00 + 16,956,000.00
=₱ 68,760,780.00
RECOVERY PERIOD =TOTAL PROJECT COST / ANNUAL PROFIT
= 580,500,000,000 / 61,200,180
= 9.49, say; 10 years
FINANCIAL JUSTIFICATION
The total project cost is ₱ 580,500,000.00 with an annual net profit of ₱ 68,760,780.00 per
year. It will be recovered after 10 years of operation in the business industry.
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SHARE: 74 percent of the project cost
TERM OF FINANCING: Long term loan
AMOUNT TO BE LOAN: ₱ 429,570,000.00
REPAYMENT PERIOD: 9 years
INTEREST RATE: 15%
MONTHLY PRINCIPAL AMORTIZATION: ₱ 47,730,000.00
YEA BEGINNING PRINCIPAL TOTAL

INTEREST (15%) ENDING BALANCE
R BALANCE AMORTIZATION AMORTIZATION
1 Php 494,005,500.00 Php 42,957,000.00 Php 6,443,550.00 Php 49,400,550.00 Php 444,604,950.00
10 Php 49,400,550.00 Php 42,957,000.00 Php 6,443,550.00 Php 49,400,550.00 -
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CONSTRUCTION METHODS
CONSTRUCTION OUTLINE
 Preparation of documents and papers
 Site clearing; leveling and replacing unnecessary trees
 Ordering of building materials
 PV Panels installation
 Construction of administrative and manufacturing building
 Road construction
 Construction of solar park
 Construction of powerhouse
 Construction of staff house
 Construction of spa house
 Construction of cafeteria ground floor
 Construction of main research building and solar & training building
 Construction of workshop building
 Construction of dormitory and continuation of roof deck cafeteria
 Construction of exhibition hall
 Landscaping
 Construction of RW Storage house
 Final finishes
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Figure 4: PERT-CPM
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Photovoltaic Panel Installation
The photovoltaic system of the project is
independent. The micro solar farm will collect
sufficient energy to generate and supply the
electricity of the whole project. It will be
elevated on a tubular support, buried on the
ground.
Post
and Lintel
All of the buildings will adopt the traditional
support system, post and lintel, wherein
vertical and horizontal supports will be
seen within the building construction in
order to support the live and dead loads.
Polycarbonate and Glass Cladding
Polycarbonate panels will be installed upon
selected façade of the building in order to
achieve natural light ventilation of the project and
may also serve as an aesthetic of the building.
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E. SOCIO-ECONOMIC, CULTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FEASIBILITY
ADVANTAGES OF THE PROJECT
1. It will produce cheaper solar products that will help households,
especially low-compensated families, and commercial sectors reduce
their electricity bill.
2. It will provide jobs to unemployed person, especially to skilled workers,
engineers, management, etc.
3. It will expand the on the job training industry for engineering students
especially those who wishes to work under a manufacturing project.
4. It will expand the researcher’s and/or students’ potential to innovate
and allow the research output be published both locally and
internationally.
5. It will provide a promotion to La Union once all the research outputs are
fully furnished.
Environmental benefits will be gained from parking lot to all the buildings because
sustainability design will be implemented. It is decided that, since the product that
will be produced in this project is an environmental-friendly material, it will apply to
the planning of the project. The project will promote to the people and companies,
especially energy supplying companies that uses non-renewable energy sources,
that using solar energy may help conserve these non-renewable energy and may
slow down climate change that is caused by air pollution.
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Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL TRANSLATION
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The design should be considered as environment-friendly, from the planning
layout to the design materials that will be used in order to help eliminate climate change.
This design considerations should focus on the sustainable design, which is a trend
today to the architectural community. Below are the bulleted aspects to be considered
with the planning;
 Natural lighting
 Natural ventilation
 Water source use reduction
 Indoor cooling
 Sun shading devices
 CO2 reduction
 Heat island reduction
These are the key to achieve the sustainable design of the project. It will be both applied
to both the site and, especially, the buildings of the project. As a result to further
research, Table 32 shows the design solution to each design consideration listed above.
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TABLE 32: DESIGN SOLUTIONS
DESIGN
DESIGN Centrifugal roof
CONSIDERATIO IMAGE
SOLUTION
N ventilators
Toplighting
Grey water and

Water source use
stormwater
reduction
recycling system
Building
Natural Lighting
orientation
Earth cooling
Polycarbonate pipes
sheet cladding
Indoor cooling
Natural
Window types Earth-sheltered
Ventilation
habitat
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Louver cladding
Sun shading
(vertical and/or
devices
horizontal)
Wall vegetation
Bicycle
transportation
Solar/Electric car
CO2 Reduction
transportation
Photovoltaic
modules
Heat island
Roof garden
reduction
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DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AND CONCEPTS
“Sustainable design is about creating buildings as ecosystems” – Ric Butt
An understanding to his philosophy, sustainable design is building structures with
respect with the nature, it is like camouflaging with the nature, except that it has a man-
made aesthetic factor, meaning it has concrete enclosures. This is a way to help slow
down climate change, by simply reducing the use of carbon dioxide emission through the
design within the building and the whole site itself, and using user-friendly building
materials such as photovoltaic modules, advanced passive cooling design techniques,
etc.
SCHEMES DEVELOPMENT
SEPARATION AND REDUCTION OF C02
VEHICLES
This concept reduces the entry of air pollution to the
buildings, allowing the occupants to breathe clean
air. CO2 is still allowed but within a certain part of
the site only. Environmental friendly vehicles, such
as bicycles, solar cars and electric cars, will be the
transportation through all the buildings. Below
shows a diagram of which part of the site is used by
environmental friendly vehicles and CO2 omitting

Plate 4: Separation diagram between
vehicles. (Plate 5) the types of vehicle
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Plate 6: Site Zoning
Plate 5: Site road network with legend
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BUILDING FORM
The building form that is adopted for the buildings of the projects are;
 Rectangular Plan
A building with a rectangular plan (Fig.
5) performs well in the hot climates at
lower latitudes, because the east and
west sides of the building receive the
most intense heat from the sun,
minimizing the plan dimensions in
these facades can reduce solar heat Figure 5: Rectangle Section
gain significantly. (Vassigh S, et al., 2013)
Most of the buildings of the project has adopted this plan.
 L-Plan
The building side with the larger
surface area should be oriented facing
north to reduce solar exposure and
minimize heat gain in the hot climatic
regions. (Vassigh S, et al., 2013)

Figure 6: L-Plan Section
The main research building is the
only facility that adopted this kind of plan.
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 C-Plan
In hot climatic zones, the C-plan
provides a better chance for night
cooling and cross ventilation. Circulation
spaces are best located on the north side
of the building where the sun does not Figure 7: C-Plan Section
penetrate significantly into the interior space. (Vassigh S, et al., 2013)
C-Plan is applied to the Administration building and Solar Car and Training
Building.
GEO SPACE DESIGN CONCEPT
Earth sheltering takes advantage of
stable temperatures deep in the soil that
aims to reduce heat loss and cooling
loads resulting in; a) a warmer indoor Figure 8: Subsurface
environment in winter, b) a cooler indoor
environment in summer.
Geo space design in applied to three
facilities of the project; the spa house,
manufacturing building and workshop
building. The spa house has adopted
subsurface type (Fig. 8), allowing direct
sunlight to the sauna and spa area. The Figure 9: Semi-below ground
two facility have adopted semi-below
ground (Fig. 9)
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TOP LIGHTING SHAPE CONCEPT
Octagon shape is applied for the top lighting and top view of
the ventilation shaft of the roof of the workshop building and
the spa. The octagon shape is derived from the individual
solar cell. (Fig. 10) Provided is the roof plan of the workshop
building wherein the octagon shapes are used. (Fig. 11)

Figure 10: Solar Cell shape
Polycarbonate sheet
Ventilation shaft
Grass cover
Figure 11: Roof Plan of Workshop Building
SUN SHADING DEVICES
Shading systems (Fig. 12) are a passive method to control
solar hear gains and glare while providing ample daylight
and views to the outside. It is attached to the buildings
used as cladding frame or mounted directly to the building
structure. Horizontal and vertical shading devices were
applied to the administration building and research
buildings. Figure 12: Vertical Shading
WALL & ROOF VEGETATION
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A thick green roof (500 mm or more) will have a high thermal mass, so it will slow the
passage of heat by 12 hours or more. With the combination of insulation, it will significantly
aid in reducing heat loss through the roof. The vertical vegetation
RAINWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
Rainwater treatment system will serve as the drainage of the site during rainy season.
Figure 13, shows a sample diagram of how the rainwater treatment system works.
Figure 13: Rainwater System Diagram
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
Plate 8: FN - Site Development Plan Plate 9: FN Master Site
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FLOOR PLANS OF MAJOR FACILITIES
Plate 10: Floor plan of major facilities (Set 1)
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Plate 11: Floor plan of major facilities (Set 3)
FRONT & SIDE (1) ELEVATIONS OF MAJOR BUILDINGS
Plate 12: Elevation of major facilities (Set 1)
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LONGITUDINAL & CROSS SECTION OF MAJOR FACILITIES
Plate 15: Section of major facilities (Set 1)
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Plate 16: Section of major facilities (Set 2)
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Chapter 4
SYNTHESIS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Synthesis
1. The present physical condition of the site is a strength for the location of the project,
the identified weaknesses were on the adjacent site and the behaviour of the
neighbours.
2. There is a high unemployment rate of both sex with various educational attainment,
especially on the field suitable for the project.
3. High demand of the photovoltaic modules were determined among the household
of La Union, mostly from the low-compensated family trying to reduce electric bills.
4. Natural resources such as sunlight and water during the two seasons.
5. A lot of strategies to achieve sustainable design is found under the design
considerations written.
6. Facilities were sorted according to the privacy of the project. Areas were based
from similar projects locally, and internationally.
7. The environment will benefit from this project.
Conclusion
1. The proposed site is suitable for the project due to its strengths, the weaknesses
is considered during the whole planning of the project, from the planning to the
materials used.
2. The high unemployment rate will be reduced due to the implementation of this
project.
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3. The demand will be supplied with conditions/strategies that will help the low-
compensated family to afford such demand.
4. Photovoltaic modules to supply the electricity of the project and rainwater collection
and treatment to reduce the water bills is suitable to establish within the project.
5. Strategies such as natural ventilation, natural lighting, sun shading devices,
passive cooling, and earth sheltering is adopted for the designs.
6. The facilities has 4 zones; Administration – public, Research – semi private,
Manufacturing – private, and Utility – strictly private.
 The areas, for the admin, provides well accommodation of the clients.
 The areas for the research provides laboratories for the researchers to work
on with their research.
 The areas for the manufacturing provides the production area where the
process is very much considered.
7. CO2 usage is a main gas that has a great contribution to global warming, due to
the solution of sustainable design, CO2 reduction is a great benefit for the
environment.
Recommendations
In the light of the synthesis and conclusions drawn from the project, there would be minor
problems that would occur as the project will last, such as fading of paint of the facades,
entry of dust to small spaces between materials, breakages, etc. These minor problems
are inevitable, so yearly maintenance should be implemented. Time passes, there would
be better materials that would be enhanced and established, and replacement is a must
as long as it will benefit more the building. And lastly, for a population growth, expansion
is a must.
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sun which people can consume all.

plants which causes climate change.

research on possible innovations using any kind of technology possible.

1.1 BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT

La Union MaTek LikhAs Solar Center

(Sustainable Research, Innovation and Production Center)

The proposed project is located at Barangay San Agustin, City of San

Fernando, La Union. It is along the Pennsylvania Avenue Provincial Road with

what route will be taken.

MaTek LikhAs Solar Center is a research, innovation and production

limitations; the first limitation is to the extent of researching possible

development and innovation according to its appearance, flexibility, etc. that

major component in solar energy collecting which is the solar cell, a

microscopic part that can be researched in three areas: 1) making it cheaper

and/or more efficient to effectively compete with other energy sources, 2)

developing new technologies based on new solar cell architectural designs;

and 3) developing new materials to serve as more efficient energy converters

The whole proposed project will be designed as sustainable site in order to

promote green architecture which is preserving the planet.

The buildings shall be designed according to the principles of energy

efficiency, climatic aspects and water conservation to make it a Green Building.

consumption of all the buildings.

classified as light industrial. (NBCP, 2007) The project is classified by the

Department of Energy (DOE) as a micro-scale project. A micro-scale, as

defined by DOE, is a Renewable Energy, specifically solar, project with a

households (RA 9513).

All the buildings to be constructed shall be Type V Type of construction.

(PD 1096) It shall be four-hour fire-resistive throughout and the structural

elements shall be of steel, iron, concrete, or masonry construction. The project

is group into zones: Zone 1 – Administration, Zone 2 – Research and

Innovation, Zone 3 – Manufacturing and Packaging, and Zone 4 – Micro Solar

Farm. The construction of the outdoor should be concrete with masonry

protectiveness to provide safeties for the surroundings. The latest type of

construction shall be implemented to the proposed project. (NBCP, 2007)

IV. THE PROPONENT

Ilocos Region. (Appendix G, Proponent and Investor Certifications)

V. TARGET USERS AND NO.

they are on a fieldtrip or invited by the researchers to discuss their research

facility if there is a permission or special request. (Table 1)

vary and may reach 400 million pesos.

allotted (Table 2):

TABLE 2: BUDGET ALLOCATION

 Primary Construction (site

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

combat continued environmental degradation. Through research, developed countries

footprint and contribute their share in saving the environment.

footprint and contribute in saving the environment.

Fernando City, La Union, answering the following questions:

1.1. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

1.1.1. Land Area

1.1.2. Land Use

1.1.3. Road Networks

1.1.5. Open Spaces

1.1.6. Community Faciities

1.2. PERCENTAGE of UNEMPLOYED of La Union

1.2.3. Educational Attainment

1.3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

1.3.1. Income per household

adopting sustainable architecture?

electricity and water bills?

4.2. Will this project be a way to lessen pollution?

1.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES