EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS

PLANNING
By Charisse H. Catubig
 EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
POPULATION
TERTIARY EDUCATION
106,937,887 STUDENTS
3.6 million in 2017
PASSING RATES FOR
PROFESSIONAL
LICENSING EXAMS RESEARCHERS
33.9% (2010) to 81 researchers per million
58.6 % (2015)

One of the most notable milestones in the Philippine education is that the government act
ively seeks to expand access and participation in higher education and, even more impo
rtantly, tries to improve the quality of education. (2018, Marane Plaza of Business Mirror)
 GLOBALIZATION
Internalization of Philippine Education
PARTNERSHIP
As of today, De La Salle
GOVERNMENT University (DLSU) has
Prioritizing education by partnership with the British
reserving huge percentage of Council, the UK’s international
the country’s budget on orgnization for cultural relations
Education sector. and education opportunities.

ASEAN INTEGRATION
INTERNATIONAL K-12 was implemented since
EDUCATION 2015 in the country that
More Filipinos nowadays have pursues competency-based
wide interest in international systems with the academic and
education such as Australia lifelong learning skills to keep
which is the top preferred up with the neighboring ASEAN
learning destinations of countries so we can join in the
Filipinos free flor of capital, labor,
services, goods, and foreign
investments.
 ARCHITECTURE
APPROACHES AND GUIDELINES TO A HEALTHY CAMPUS TO ENHANCE LEARNING OF STUDENTS

Schools act as a power house,

gushing forth innovative ideas, • Sensation
creative thinking and tangible • Function
effects of social and cultural vitality,
by connecting the most intelligent,
active researchers with a wide • Courtyard
source of new knowledge. • Circulation
However, many students are
exposed to high levels of stress
• Privacy
in their campus life. Green Design
• Ecosystem
• Water garden
• Microclimate
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SENSATION

 people perceive their surroundings using the sense

of sight, touch, sound and smell

 retreat, fascination, and exposure to nature to uplift

the human spirit and promote healing

 plants design of an open space shall be “mystery”

encouraging people to discover an environment
and “complexity” providing diverse and rich elements
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SENSATION

Lawn areas provide a large amount of green and

create a playing surface for users of all ages. In
addition, the fresh fragrance from newly mown or
LAWNS watered grass is quite charming.
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SENSATION

People respond positively to large trees. The striking appearance

of trees can easily become the leading attraction of a site and
the shade from large canopies is the most welcomed feature
outdoor. Their strong trunks and large canopy reflect a sense of
TREES stability and dependability.
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SENSATION

Implementing color variation in planting, especially flowers, is an

other approach to attract people. People enjoy viewing and being
COLOR- in the presence of color and flowers. Research has found that
FUL scenery with flowers is very effective in emotion mitigation and
reducing feelings of “discourage”.
PLANTS
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
SENSATION

An area can be densely planted with a variety of trees, shrubs and

flowers. A densely planted area provides much more visual
DENSE interest than a sparsely or mono-planted one. Plants are a source
of beauty, shade and color. Without these diverse plants, the area
PLANTING would always be regarded as boring and bare.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
FUNCTION

 Many universities, especially in Asia, are built with

dense structures, where an open space attracting
too many users may impose extra physical and
mental stress.

 How to balance foci and interactions is a salient

challenge for open space design.
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
FUNCTION

Foci in space mark a place of cultural significance. It is usually in the

form of a landmark but not limited to it. Foci can visually dominate
and make a place distinct from its context. It is an attraction that
draws eyes and movement towards it. It can be designated for
FOCI recreational activities, a gathering spot or destiny.
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN
FUNCTION

Open spaces create an area for both planned and spontaneous

activities in a natural setting. For users who would like to clear
INTER- their minds from daily work and seek relaxation, an element which
ACTION can arouse their interests would alleviate their tense nerves.
SPATIAL DESIGN
COURTYARD

 A courtyard that is a form of open space surrounded

by buildings can produce natural stimulation by
offering scenery and views for surrounding buildings.
Window views can effectively facilitate restoration
for indoor users.

 Easy accessibility of a courtyard is crucial to users.

If a space is intended for general use, it should be
easily found and reached from main public corridors.
SPATIAL DESIGN
COURTYARD

 This direct contact with

the courtyards increases
the use of the courtyards
and creates interactions
with the space.
SPATIAL DESIGN
COURTYARD
SPATIAL DESIGN
COURTYARD
SPATIAL DESIGN
CIRCULATION

 An open space connects different areas of a campus

by an axial street, which may form a strong spatial
structure in a campus.

 Well planned circulation can control overstimulation

through minimizing exposure to noisiness and
congestion.
 SPATIAL DESIGN
CIRCULATION

 A sequence of open spaces can connect a variety of

places and integrate these areas into a holistic
system, which create a sense of order and direction.

 The axial design makes circulation quick and easy and

also connects different parts of a campus together.
SPATIAL DESIGN
CIRCULATION
SPATIAL DESIGN
CIRCULATION
SPATIAL DESIGN
CIRCULATION
SPATIAL DESIGN
PRIVACY

 Privacy nooks and stimulus shelters may offset

some of the stressful impacts of high levels of
stimulation. Having a space to retreat to, for
example, appears to buffer some of the
negative impacts of residential crowding and noise.

 Focused or voluntary attention can create mental

fatigue. Restoration entails the replenishment
of cognitive capacity and is fostered by several
types of design characteristics.
SPATIAL DESIGN
PRIVACY

 A variety of users may require different spaces.

Some prefer privacy, while others prefer openness.
SPATIAL DESIGN
PRIVACY

 There are two major types of open spaces:

one that encourage openness and
one that preserve privacy.
In a campus setting, openness in space is necessary.

 Since people have different ideas of comfort, various

choices of sunny and shaded spaces should be
offered. During hot times, shade is necessary for
those staying outdoors. It helps avoid direct sunshine
and also creates a tranquil venue.
SPATIAL DESIGN
PRIVACY

 Some may love being exposed to sunshine during reading

and chatting, while others may prefer being in a shaded area.
GREEN DESIGN
ECO-SYSTEM

 The purpose of creating an ecosystem within the

built environment is to allow it to work as a natural
support system that supplies a life cycle without
depleting environmental resources.

 Landscaping elements are the basic components

of the structure. Design should respect the site
and be in harmony with the site‫׳‬s ecological potential.
GREEN DESIGN
ECO-SYSTEM

 A green roof or open space on the site can provide space

for growing food, which can be used to teach students
about food sources, agricultural practices, and nutrition.
GREEN DESIGN
ECO-SYSTEM

 A self-sufficient garden can minimize the negative impact

to the surrounding environment but also improve the local
ecosystem by increasing carbon dioxide–oxygen
exchange and the diversity of plants and animals.
GREEN DESIGN
WATER GARDEN

 Water or rain garden is a kind of open space that

helps with storm-water management. Deep-rooted
native plants and grasses are planted, which
capture rainwater runoff and stop water from
reaching the sewer system.

 Water gardens can be used for explorations of natural

habitats in aquatic ecology studies–without needing a
bus for field trips. Rain collection and distribution
systems can be used to teach students about
the water cycle..
GREEN DESIGN
WATER GARDEN

 Constructed wetlands can filter wastewater from the building

while teaching students about the biological processes,
habitats, and importance of these ecosystems in nature.
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
 Temperature and light are two key elements for a
microclimate. Natural lighting minimizes the need
for artificial lighting in buildings and reduces
electrical lighting loads, which can assist with
cooling the temperature of buildings because
electrical lighting releases heat as a by-product.
 Natural lighting can also improve productivity and
health in schools while lower schools ‫׳‬maintenance
costs. Natural lighting can potentially increase the
operation efficiency of both buildings and their
occupants.
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE

 Natural ventilation imports external air to benefit

the occupants of buildings. However, allowing
fresh air into a building does have a minor
drawback – it may result in a building‫׳‬s interior
environment becoming dustier or noisier.

 Compact campuses are crowded with buildings, which

can increase the surrounding air temperature –
essentially creating an “urban heat island”.
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
 Two principles:
shading solid surface in open space and;
maintaining the wind breeze
– are the main approach to overcome the urban
heat island. These two strategies can be achieved
by providing open spaces with greenery coverage.

 Open to the sky allows light to pour into the surrounding

rooms without bringing in glare. Spaces around the
courtyard stay well-lit during the daytime without
artificial lighting. It is crucial to maintain the right
height-to-width proportion in courtyard.
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
 Two principles:
shading solid surface in open space and;
maintaining the wind breeze
– are the main approach to overcome the urban
heat island. These two strategies can be achieved
by providing open spaces with greenery coverage.

 Open to the sky allows light to pour into the surrounding

rooms without bringing in glare. Spaces around the
courtyard stay well-lit during the daytime without
artificial lighting. It is crucial to maintain the right
height-to-width proportion in courtyard.
GREEN DESIGN
MICROCLIMATE
Indoor climate

Outdoor climate
 CAMPUS PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

01 02 03 04

Prioritize the spaces Understand Consider how each Make campus

between buildings— campus circulation building relates to planning and micro
they are just as patterns one another master planning a
important as the priority
buildings
themselves

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PRIORITIZE
THE SPACES
BETWEEN
BUILDINGS

Campuses benefit from a

diversity of outdoor spaces to
serve a variety of functions.
Large public spaces such as
the main quad can accommodate
large-scale events, and also
present a primary image or front
door to the campus. These space
s naturally attract students and
encourage connections.
UNDERSTAND
CAMPUS
CIRCULATION
PATTERNS
When planning a new campus
facility, it is important to look
beyond the immediate site and
understand overall campus
circulation patterns. Anticipating
pathways with heavy use so they
can be sized appropriately, and
looking for ways to let students
“eddy out” of the flow in order to
allow them to connect between
classes is important.
BUILDING
RELATES TO
ONE ANOTHER

College campuses are often

bringing new buildings into the
fold— either by renovating existin
g buildings or filling a void with a
new one. Designing those
buildings to fit the campus
aesthetic context is an important
aspect, to ensure the campus
presents its individual brand in a
consistent and unified manner.
CAMPUS PLANNING
AND MICRO
MASTER PLANNING
Factors such as solar orientation,
open spaces and pedestrian flow
have influenced campus design for
centuries, and should be considered
on a variety of scales for educational
project. It’s important to make sustai
nable campus planning because
colleges continue to evolve. With the
ever-increasing immersion of
students in technology, the key to
successful planning lies in fostering
human interaction and social
encounters.
ASSESSMENT FOR OPEN SPACES
University of Hong Kong Main Campus

Excerpt from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263514000430

 University of Hong Kong Main Campus

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ASSESSMENT FOR OPEN SPACES
University of New South Wales

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 University of New South Wales

Excerpt from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263514000430

FRAMEWORK
FOR HEALTHY
CAMPUS
A comprehensive combination
of these design strategies will
realize the restorative effect of
an open space and lead to a
wide range of comfort for users –
from physical enjoyment to
emotional relief – that further
promotes well-being in campus

• Excerpt from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/scie
nce/article/pii/S2095263514000430
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