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Women in
Design and
Construction
Throughout history, construction labor has always been viewed
by public and the industry itself as a job for male. However, the
construction industry expands, thus, diverse range of important
jobs evolved aside from physical labor. Women arise in fulfilling
different types of management roles in construction.
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words by Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz
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What's Inside
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Spotlight
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words by Engr. Emilson C. Gole Cruz
Now You
See It
Like its eponymous name, Digital Mirage deals
in visions—in this case, visual representations
of structures yet to be built. Scattered around
the company office are sharply rendered
images of buildings, uncanny in their realism.
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words by John Duanan
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Photographers-at-Large
Estan Cabigas
Circulation
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Web Developer
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Ar. Sunil Patil and Associates
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Ideas +
Inspiration
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COWORKING
Co-working is an alternative to
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shop, in a restaurant, or in one’s
own office. It involves a shared
workplace with individuals or
teams conducting their own
independent activities. Co-working
offers flexibility, networking
opportunities; productivity
benefits, and promotes a sense of
community.
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Ideas + Inspiration
Trends +
Stories words
John Duanan
images
Digital Mirage
Now You
See It
Digital Mirage and the Future
of Architectural Visualization
What do you think of when you think of the word, “mirage”? Illusion, probably.
Or a dream. A trick of the light. Hallucinations. But a mirage has more substance
than simple visual trickery. It’s a phenomenon of light and air, twining together to
produce a mirror of the world. Mirage comes from the Latin mirari, meaning “to
wonder” or “to admire,” a mirage might not have tangible material, but it exists
firmly for a specific reason: to be experienced.
This etymology may be one of the reasons why the architectural visualiza-
tion studio, Digital Mirage, was conceived. Like its eponymous name, Digital
Mirage deals in visions—in this case, visual representations of structures yet to
be built. Scattered around the company office are sharply rendered images of
buildings, uncanny in their realism. As a company which collaborates with firms
and architects, Digital Mirage aims to bring the draftsman’s 2D blueprint to the
3-dimensional realm of light and color.
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Trends and Stories
Evo City
Alveo Land Corporation
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Top Left
Jarie, Allan, Arjun, Fe ,and Bryan
Top Right
Allan Dalid. President and 3D Art Director of the
Philippine Digital Mirage.
D
igital Mirage’s story starts 14 The Pledge
years ago. The brainchild of
‘Architectural visual communication’ may seem like a complicated term, but Mr. Dalid explains it with wit and
Singaporean artist-architect
brevity, “We will create a visual representation of an architectural project. Coming from technical drawings and
Wong Fum Kei, Digital Mi-
engineering plans, we create a picture of a project and relay it to our clients.” 3D Visualization was formerly
rage has trained its architects to be walk the
employed to visualize products like watches and cars, but it has since been adopted by the architecture world as
crossroads of design, visualization technolo-
a standard in the architecture design process. Digital Mirage conjures a visual proof of concept, to demonstrate
gy, advertising, and art. This fusion of fields
how the building will look like. They speculate on how a building will thrive in the surrounding area, taking all
allowed Digital Mirage to change the game
of the designer’s meticulous detail, and build it without breaking ground. Aside from the technical output, Mr.
in the architecture visualization scene with
Dalid also candidly shared a second unofficial objective, “We want our clients to fall in love with their projects.”
the objective to cater to the top architects in
What Digital Mirage provides is a graphic expression of the architect’s effort and inspiration.
the industry. The Digital Mirage team is mot-
ley crew of freethinkers, interior designers, In an increasingly stimulated world, Digital Mirage creates visions that are both visually stunning and
digital artists, programmers, photographers, theoretically precise. As they are in the business of visualization, Digital Mirage painstakingly recreates reality
and of course, architects. for a more genuine simulation. “How does the sun shine on a particular space? How does the water reflect its
surroundings? How does the glass catch the light during specific times of day? How will the sky and the clouds
As the top architecture visualization
look like at a certain hour?” explains Mr. Dalid, “Our inspiration is our environment and how we can make it
company in the Philippines, Digital Mirage
better.”
has come a long way since our coverage
of them last 2014. Despite their bountiful A lot of research goes into this process. “We spend days studying the architecture and the design, and we
success, Mr. Allan Dalid is as humble as they try to look for its best composition and other features of interest,” says Mr. Dalid. Digital Mirage take what’s
come. Once part of the Singapore Digital in the surrounding nature and uses them to highlight their project’s architectural design facets. Photographs
Mirage, Mr. Dalid has carved out his own at different times of day to showcase the façade’s palettes. Varying angles to capture quirks of lighting and
path in his own nation, becoming President sharpness of shadows. Wind patterns that dictate the density of the cloud cover. At the end of the project, Digital
and 3D Art Director of the Philippine Digital Mirage will have created a concrete dream that lives and breathes. The final product can be so convincing that
Mirage. architects can sometimes highlight design points for improvement.
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Trends and Stories
The Veranda
Alveo Land Corporation
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Ayala Malls
Bay Area
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Trends and Stories
Vermosa
Ayala Land
The Turn
Filinvest City
Filinvest Alabang Inc.
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Marigold at Navapark
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Trends and Stories
Evo City
Alveo Land Corporation
Filinvest City
Filinvest Alabang Inc.
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Residential Villa
Cebu Exchange
ArthaLand
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The Prestige
Filinvest City
Filinvest Alabang Inc.
WOMEN IN
DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION Throughout history, construction labor has always been viewed
by public and the industry itself as a job for male. However, the
construction industry expands, thus, diverse range of important jobs
evolved aside from physical labor. Women arise in fulfilling different
types of management roles in construction.
words
CREATING
HISTORY FOR
WOMEN IN
CONSTRUCTION
UNDERSECRETARY,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
Engr. Maria Catalina Estamo–Cabral, PhD
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n epitome of strong, modern Filipina with unshakeable determination and
fierce dynamism.
USec. Maria Catalina E. Cabral, PhD proved that women have progressed
in various industries that were dominated by men. She is the first female
rank-and-file employee who has reached the level of Undersecretary in the
hierarchy of officials in the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH). USec. Cabral was able to reach the second highest position in the
Department through hard work, determination and perseverance.
PROPOSED
PANGUIL BAY
BRIDGE
City of Tangub in
Misamis Occidental
and Municipality of
Tubod in Lanao del
Norte
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female civil engineers out “I began from the bottom of the ranks so to speak as Civil
Engineering Aide. I started my first Master’s Degree right after
there that you, too, can I got my license as Civil Engineer. I struggled, too, because
that was still the time that a woman civil engineer is not yet
acceptable in world dominated by men. But, I was more
do it. Never shall we be motivated by the seemingly non-acceptance of my presence in
their workplace. I worked hard to show my mettle. I studied and
treated less than our male I studied and I studied.
counterparts, and that we With God’s graces, I was promoted to where I am today.
are now respected in an The good thing is – I know the feeling of those in the bottom
ranks because once in my life, I was in their shoes, trying to build
them.”
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As a Civil Engineer
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CAVITE LAGUNA
EXPRESSWAY
2-3
NAIA EXPRESSWAY
3
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What is the greatest triumph of the Philippine Design and Construction Industry
are at the forefront of this
at present?
Infrastructure Revolution.
“For the first time, our Government is spending 6.3% this year of its GDP in
public infrastructure. That’s 1.097 trillion pesos – the highest in the last 47 years
and unprecedented even in the past 6 administrations.
I take pride in the fact that
The Construction industry is one of the biggest contributor to our National Civil Engineers are one
Economy. In 2016 alone, it has contributed around P1 trillion in profits for the
economy and provided jobs to around 3.4 million workers of the industry.
of the major actors in this
We should also be proud of the Civil Engineers in this Era of Infrastructure
Revolution. Filipino men and women civil engineers are now being engaged historic Revolution.”
anywhere in the world. They are now constructing magnificent landmarks
everywhere. That we are globally recognized professionals in the design and
construction industry.
Now more than ever, we are at the forefront of this Infrastructure Revolution.
I take pride in the fact that Civil Engineers are one of the major actors in this
historic Revolution. And as I always say to my fellow engineers, let’s take
advantage of this opportunity–to-play a key role in the country’s infrastructure
development and deliver what we all have been waiting for: an infrastructure
landscape worthy for the Philippines to be called the next ASIAN tiger.”
How do you foresee the construction industry in the country in the next 10 1-3
years? TARLAC–PANGASINAN–LA UNION
EXPRESSWAY
“Let’s not wait for the next ten years. Let’s build tomorrow today. Because we
build not just for us. We build for our children and their children and their
children’s children. Now that we have all the resources – wear brimming with
talent, and our leaders are decisive, so let’s Build, Build, Build today.”
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Having rocked by crises and natural catastrophes in the recent years, how
would these phenomena change the Philippine design and construction
industry?
Let me cite an example, we have come up with structural designs that can
stand these natural catastrophes. Example is the school building. The design of
school buildings can withstand at least the wind velocity of 250 kilometers per
hour.
Even in roads and bridges too. We came up with structural designs that are
more resilient to these calamities and other catastrophes. We have upgraded our
Standards and Specifications and are also updating the National Building Code
to address climate change adaption and mitigation measures. PICE has been
active in the discussion of the proposed New Building Code.
figure out your passion and it will How would you want people to remember you?
lead right into your purpose.” “I am a proud mom and I am a proud Civil Engineer. I have
made a difference”. That should be my epitaph.
I hope that I inspire other female civil engineers out there
that you, too, can do it. Never shall we be treated less than
our male counterparts, and that we are now respected in an
industry dominated by them.”
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THE GAME
CHANGER
HER GREENOVATIVE
TOUCH OF
ECOTECTURE
Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo, UAP, LEED AP, AIA
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s the society accepts the fact that women bring
diverse mindsets into play, woman of today
proves that they don’t just contribute to the
industry, but rather, they light their own torch,
illuminate the life of others, while paving their
own way to success. Ar. Liza Morales-Crespo
changed the game of the architecture industry
as she leads the way to greener paths of the future.
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Aside from maintaining a practice in both New York and Manila, she
is also a sustainable design consultant and a professor of Architecture
at De La Salle University School of Design and Arts. She has delivered
numerous lectures and seminars to various organizations such as the
United Architects of the Philippines, Association of Structural Engineers
of the Philippines, Philippine Concrete Industry Association, architecture
schools and various multinational corporations.
She…
… was a nerd.
“I was always curious as a child. I loved to read. I would be cooped up in
my room reading during the summer. I was a nerd who loved to hang
out in the library. The few times I did venture out as a child, I would play
with my cousins and my two brothers, who hated having their older
sister hanging out with them. I wasn't really a dolls and dresses kind of
girl. I played basketball with my brothers, and wrestled with them. That
was probably why it wasn't that difficult for me to work in a field that's
predominantly male. I was comfortable being around the opposite sex.”
1-2
…is a lifelong learner.
ALAB
Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City “I was a very diligent student. I never skipped school. I never got called
to the principal's office. I really did enjoy school and learning new things.
This restaurant puts a fun twist to traditional Filipino
I call myself as a lifelong learner. Every year, I make it a point to learn
cuisine and this is also manifest in the interior design.
something new. One year, I enrolled in a wine appreciation (road to
Various references to memories of Filipino childhood such
being a sommelier) class. This year, I'm trying to learn about mindfulness
as jackstones, the large spoon and fork etc. are scattered
through meditation. On my bucket list of things to learn French,
throughout the various spaces.
completing an MBA course, etc.”
As an Architect…
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What inspired you to become an Architect?
“My family has always been involved in the field of
construction. I knew that I loved the excitement of things
sprouting out of the ground from nothing, so becoming an
architect was a no-brainer. I had a very active imagination.
As a young child, I always conjured up these beautiful
spaces in my head. To me, they were real.”
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ANTIPOLO RESIDENCE
Antipolo, Rizal
Sustainable design strategies were implemented
throughout such as the tri-level atrium which
allows daylight to filter thru all the spaces.
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FERSAL MAKATI
Makati Avenue, Makati City
For this budget boutique hotel , minimalism is
more than just a design aesthetic, but a means of
reducing the hotel’s carbon footprint.
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FUNDAMENTAL COFFEE
Makati City
Polished concrete floors, fixtures with exposed
piping, perforated metals lend an industrial vibe to
this third wave coffee shop in the heart of Makati.
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Leaving a Mark
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ORTIGAS PENTHOUSE
Pasig City
Using reclaimed wood for the
stairs and various furniture,
creating a layout that ensures
daylight in all the living spaces,
and utilising low energy
Haiku ceiling fans for cooling
throughout, makes this home
sustainable.
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PRESS CAFE
Rockwell Center, Makati City
This cafe within a bookstore makes
sure that the love of books takes
centerstage: the ceiling is inspired by
origami with this folded planes, and
the counter is made up of books.
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PSSLAI BUILDING
EDSA , Quezon City
The first green building on
Edsa, the clients mandate was
to make it iconic to herald the
organisation’s growth in the
finance sector.
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Liza Crespo Ecotecture is leading the industry From development to completion, LCE's team expertly
toward a greener, more sustainable future. navigates each stage of your space's evolution. Whether a
From the combination of the words “Eco”, building or residence, open space or interior, each project is
which refers to the environment, and “tecture”, personally designed and overseen by Design Director Liza
which is part of the word Architecture, Liza Crespo. LCE believes that architectural sustainability goes far
Crespo Ecotecture opened the eyes of the beyond choosing eco-friendly building materials or construction
architecture industry to the importance of Green processes. It also means maintaining sustainability of action,
Architecture. consciousness, and attention.
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GREEN PASTURES
Eastwood, Quezon City
For this organic, farm to table concept
dining establishment, it is important that the
design of its space echoes its principles of
sustainability.
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LCP BOUTIQUE
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
This luxury retail store features opulence in
the muted tones of its interiors accented with
brass details.
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BREAKING
THROUGH
LEADERSHIP
TAKING HER LEAD
IN CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Ar. Cecilia Cayman-Gamana, UAP, ASEAN Architect
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T
here are many reasons why women are making
significant rise in the industry: a woman’s
attention to detail, organization and negotiation
skills, emotional intelligence, and more. Indeed,
women empowerment is more visible in the
management side of construction industry. One
proof of this is Ar. Cecilia Cayman-Gamana.
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EL NIDO GARDENS HOTEL
El Nido, Palawan
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THE ATRIUM - TACLOBAN
Tacloban, Leyte
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CUI MIXED-USE BUILDING
Catbalogan, Samar
Born and raised in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, Ar. Cecil, as what her friends and colleagues call her, graduated from Mapua Institute
of Technology College of Architecture in 1993. At present, she is the Partner Architect at Robert S. Sac Architectural Design, Vice
President for Project Development at RSAC & Associates, Inc., and the Principal Architect at ARCSpace Architectural Design Solution.
Aside from being a registered Architect in the country, Ar. Cecil was one of the first Filipino architects to be certified as an
ASEAN Architect. This certification facilitates the mobility of architectural professionals within Association of South East Asian
Nation members and enhances information exchange in order to promote adoption of best practices on standards of architectural
education, professional practices and qualifications. Soon, Ar. Cecil will also be conferred as an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) Architect. The APEC Architect Project is intended to facilitate the provision of architectural services between participating
economies around the Pacific Rim. Ar. Cecil was a delegate for the 12th Asian Congress of Architects in Beijing, China last 2006, and
13th Architects Regional Council Asia Forum in Chang Mai Thailand last 2005. She is also the Deputy Congress Director of the first
and second ASEAN Architects Congress.
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She…
As an Architect…
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SAV RESIDENCES - PROPOSED SAMAR COLLEGE - HRM BUILDING
MULTISTOREY APARTMENT BUILDING Catbalogan, Samar
Gen. Capinpin St.
The Samar College Hotel and Restaurant Management
Near to its completion as of this date is a seven (7) Building with a total gross floor areaof 1550.00 sqm., is
storey apartment situated in San Antonio Village a new development within the compound of the Samar
in Pasig City, that will be housing fifty (50) rentable Colleges locatedin Catbalogan City, Samar. The development
residential units, a parking area and a penthouse called for a two (2) interconnected five (5)-storey buildings
residential unit. The apartment building's design is one of which is a new structure and the other was an
inspired by overlapping blocks strategically used for existing two-storey edifice that was retrofitted and
defining the spaces and giving privacy between the renovated, both new and existing to meet the needs of the
units. Cross ventilation is used as a design strategy, growing requirement for classrooms and the demand for
by using windows at the end of the hallways and a Hotel and Restaurant Management course. This new
also by providing an air well to have a better air development generated eight (8) new classrooms, deans’
circulation inside the building. The 4 bedroom unit offices, faculty rooms, a laboratory restaurant/bar with
occupying the whole 7th floor is for the exclusive use kitchen, and 11 spacious laboratory hotel rooms intended
of the building owner. both for learningand lodging.
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For you, what is Construction management? What are the most important
elements to be successful in the industry of construction management?
“Construction Management in general is a professional service that uses specialized,
project management techniques to superintend the planning, coordinating, and building
of a project from conception to completion. For us in Robert Sac Architectural Design and
RSAC & Associates, Inc, Construction Management is ensuring that a project is completed
within the allocated budget, turned-over on schedule, and is completed safely.
Leaving a Mark
“I always make Students and young architects look up to you and want to achieve things that you have
now, for sure. What advice can you give them to succeed in their chosen field?
sure that I put my “They must continue to learn, adapt to changes, be flexible, work with a happy heart, and
most of all, cultivate the virtue of professionalism and integrity. Be determined. With that,
project I handle.”
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Trends
+ Stories words
Lean Karl Duanan
images
Sunil Patil and Associates
Left
GREEN SCREEN:
The circuit house is designed
following all passive
strategies of planning,
fenestration, and zoning.
“Sustainability” has become the common concept of numerous disciplines of various industries
in the past few years. The reason for its popularity in the field of architecture is to design and
construct a sustainable living environment, one that would inhale development but still exhale
ample amounts of clean air to its surroundings.
As green technologies advance at monumental pace, architects around the world are
following suit, offering progressively innovative interpretations of sustainable trends. Practices
like Sunil Patil and Associates are leading the charge in India with their green design philosophies
applied to the VVIP Circuit House, a government public building that bagged them a 5-Star GRIHA
Certification.
The project site is located in Pune - political hub for western Maharashtra in India. The
Circuit House accommodates the VIP authorities and serves as a hub for government authorities’
political meetings, discussions, and conferences. The project is mainly divided into two parts:
accommodation provided by the guest suites, and the public areas which are the conference and
meeting hall facilities, dining, reception, VIP and visitor’s waiting areas.
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The circular mass in the conference room and glass bridges are
connecting passage between north & south wings. Pergolas are
designed in such a way that it creates shadows over the courtyard.
Project Technology
The Circuit House attempts to minimize its carbon footprints by closely monitoring the number of resources
consumed in the building's construction, and its use and operation through the following technologies:
• Primarily being a RCC structure, the Circuit house • The use of AAC blocks as infill for non-structural
makes use of steel in its structure to achieve slender walls helped to reduce the dead load on the building.
columns and to span longer distances.
• One of the key features of this building is the steel
• The exterior walls are exposed RCC walls for which trussed bridge which helps to span longer, without
self-compacted concrete was used. Glenium B 276 was the help of intermediate supports.
used as an admixture to achieve the same.
• Use of composite structures to avoid large numbers of
• Up-to 35% of fly ash was used in concrete and mortar. intermediate tie beams.
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“Architecture shall
adhere to its time, the
era, in which it is built.”
- Ar. Sunil Patil
Design
Top
The building's interior
décor shows innovation
and originality, all
seamlessly integrated
with the architectural
style.
Middle
The dining area in the
VIP suite is well lit and
ventilated, with a grand
interior décor in harmony
with the architecture.
Bottom
The VIP suite's interior
décor is meant to be in
harmony with the green
architecture of the
building.
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A conference room is
designed professionally,
with its oval table enhanced
Materials through the ceiling details and
curve of its furniture.
Materials were chosen thoughtfully and procured locally.
• High-quality roof insulation to reduce heat • Exposed concrete is used as a permanent finish to
gains. the building to avoid the repeated maintenance
requirement.
• AAC blocks as an infill to reduce the dead
load on the structure. This also bargained the • Double glazed glass as been used in appropriate
use of mortar and water during construction. places, hence reducing solar heat gain without
compromising on the admittance of daylight .
• Concrete and steel are the main materials
This helped to further reduce the load on air
used for structure.
conditioning.
• Recycled ceramic tiles have been used for
• FSC-certified wood based materials and all low
flooring in suites. Granite has been used for
VOC materials have been used in interior works.
all common areas.
• Louvered facades have been created which has
• With the exterior walls being exposed
resulted in achieving the diffused natural lighting.
RCC wall, 35% of fly ash was used while
It has also enhanced the harmony between the
preparing the mixture.
inner and outer environment.
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Top
The dining area is
spacious enough
for guests. It has a
grand view of the
neighboring golf
course on one side
and courtyard on the
other.
Bottom
The courtyard acts
as a micro climate
modifier, while the
pergolas create an
interesting play of
shades and shadows
throughout the day.
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The residential zone lies on the north and the south, where the Moreover, unlike rooms in conventional hotels, all The
solar radiations can be cut with the help of shading devices. Circle House suites and conference rooms have operational
So when occupied, the units allow good ventilation because double glazed windows with low Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
the harsh western sun does not affect the occupants directly. that the occupants can open during cool-weathered days.
The sun in the east side, which has dining area, CM and DCM
Lastly, the building’s highly efficient HVAC system
suites, is taken care of by the overhangs.
(VRV) brings down the energy performance index (EPI) of the
building.
Considering the hot and dry climate of Pune, Sunil Patil and 6. Good Water Management
Associates introduced water bodies in the project’s design for
Water management is done through various strategies. There
evaporative cooling. These water bodies also act as micro-
is reduction in irrigation water demand by 48%. 90% of hot
climate modifier and help in coiling of the public areas.
water demand is catered by heat pump based hot water
system. Efficient water fixtures have been used, resulting in
50% water conservation. Sewage treatment plant is installed
3. Climate Responsive Building Envelope
on site and the treated water is used for irrigation.
Each facade in The Circuit House is designed while taking
into consideration its orientation and function. The design
is based on solar passive, climate responsive architecture. 7. Transition Spaces
All the areas are naturally lit during the day and ventilated
The principal areas of the building maintain the desired
with shading devices designed to control glare and heat gain.
thermal comfort levels with the help of transition spaces.
Vertical and horizontal louvers have been used for south and
The suites on the south side have terraces on exterior façade,
west facade to cut the solar radiation.
leading to the courtyard. This sequential experience plays a
very important role in achieving comfort for its guests.
In this project, AAC blocks have been used for walls to reduce 8. Energy Efficiency
dead load on the structure. These blocks are fixed together
52.81 % reduction in building energy performance index
with adhesives. Saving a lot of mortar and water during
is seen in The Circuit House’s design. 22 kilowatt-solar
construction. Recycled ceramic tiles have been used for
photovoltaic renewable energy plant is designed to cater more
flooring in suites, and granite has been used for all common
than 30% of artificial lighting. Heat pump-based water system
areas. Roof insulation and glass significantly reduced heat
are also installed in this project, reducing hot water demand to
gains. Utilization of fly ash in reinforced concrete and masonry
up to 90%. Air-conditioning is design with VRV system.
mortar is up to 35%. FSC-certified wood based materials and
all low VOC materials have been used in interior works. Building execution is done with all safety measures &
procedures, innovative green construction techniques, and
effective air and noise pollution control measures.
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Anthology Architecture
and Design Festival
Manila 2018
Anthology Architecture and Design
Festival 2018 gathers top architecture
and design professionals worldwide in
celebration of Social Architecture
Alexander Furunes of Eriksson Furunes, Billy Kwan of One Bite El Museo del Prado en Filipinas Travelling Exhibit modules are
Design Studio, and Sudrashan Khadka Jr serve as jury at the dressed in cyan in time for the Anthology Architecture and
2018 Anthology Live Design Student Competition Design Festival 2018
Anthology Talks – the festival highlight, features speakers Shelter Dialogues, another festival highlight, is a round-table
from all around the world sharing their practices and projects with discussion on the pressing topics in today’s industry. Topics include
professionals, students, and enthusiasts. “In each one we try to do is Learning about Architecture and Training the Next moderated by
bring some joy, something special, something unusual, something Irena Gunawan; The Architecture Community and Better Together
unexpected to make people’s lives more interesting, more fun.” Ben moderated by Judith Torres; Beyond Design and Next Steps
Duckworth of Hassell Studio said as he connects his works with Social moderated by Martin Teo; Modernist Origins and Context and Intent
Architecture. On the other hand, Yifei Li of Shenzhen University of moderated by Tobias Guggenheimer; A Global Practice and Building
Art and Design summarize the three parts of “Social Architecure” – Architecture moderated by Julia Nebrija; Living Architecture and
Engaging the People, Barrierfree and Inclusive, and Localized Ideas for the Future moderated by Manny Miñana; Designing for the
Institutions by saying “I think we will know that our ultimate goal Community and Building Blocks moderated by Alex Furunes and
is to include public life into our cities.” Day one features Billy Kwan Sudarshan Khadka; Everybody Matters and Why does Architecture
of One Bite Design Studio; Rachaporn Choochuey of all(zone) Co. Matter moderated by Yifei Li; and Creating Cities and Urban
Ltd.; Alex Furunes and Sudarshan Khadka Jr. or Streetlight Project Trajectories moderated by Leandro Poco. Panelist includes Rodolfo
Tagpuro; Raymond Hoe of Scott Brownrigg; Ben Duckworth of Hassell Ventura, Mirella Gallego, Vincent Ng, Jason Ang, Yifei Li, Choie
Studio; Erico Abordo of Architects for Accesibility; Ibrahim Ibrahim Funk, Armin Sarthou, Angelo Serrano, Bela Lanyi, Nicolas Combarro,
of Portland Design; Nicolas Combarro an Artist at Spanish Pavilion Justin Ongsue, Soon Wei, Michael Hern, William T. Ti Jr., Carmelo
Venice Architecture Biennale 2018; and Takashi Niwa of Vo Trong Casas, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Benjamin Mendoza, Joey Yupangco, Florian
Nghia Architects. Day two features Twitee Vajrabhaya of Department Heinzelmann, Norman Muana, Eunice Seng, Daliana Suryawinata,
of Architecture Co.; Dominic Galicia of Dominic Galicia Architects; Denise de Castro, Raymond Hoe, Cathy Saldana, Miggy Limgenco,
Tobias Guggenheimer of School of Fashion and the Arts; Chris Precht Danny Tan Ko, Jose A. Sy, Michael Cu Fua, Franco Soberano, Rebecca
and Fei Tang of House of Penda; Jinky de Jesus of Light Plan Inc.; Yifei Plaza, Twitee Vajrabhaya, Kai Uwe Bergmann, Matthieu Bégoghina,
Li of Shenzhen University of Art and Design; Daliana Suryawinata Ben Duckworth, Billy Kwan, Paulo Alcazaren, Jorge Yulo, H. Koon
and Florian Heinzelmann of SHAU; and Cynthia and Ivy Almario of Wee, Marivic Kapuno, Carlos Celdran, Alex Furunes, Anna Sy, Bong
Atelier Almario. Day three features Lyndon Neri of Neri and Hu; Chris Recio, Lyndon Neri, Chris Bosse, Gerard Uymatiao, Joel Luna, Terrence
Bosse of Laboratory of Visionary Architecture (LAVA); Gerrett Lim of Yu, Chris Precht, Edgar Saaverdra, and Daliana Suryawinata.
Green Solutions; Dawveed Scully of SOM Chicago; Soon Wei of Art
Printing Works; Jefrë Manuel of Studio Jefrë; Paulo Alcazaren of PGAA
Creative Design; and Kai Uwe Bergmann of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).
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Design Studio staff and
volunteers celebrate the
success of Anthology
Architecture and Design
Festival Manila 2018 at
the festival gala
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Fuji Xerox Launches Wide-
Format Monochrome
Multifunction Device
Lineup to Improve Usability
in Engineering and
Construction Industries
DocuWide® 6057/3037 Series
Offers 1.4x Faster Printing and
High Print Resolution of 1200 dpi
DocuWide 6057
MF (Model-4R)
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The new series features a secondary Ethernet port that enables shared
usage between two different networks, such as an intra company
network and a separate network for guest users. Users can securely
access the DocuWide 6057/3037 series from their mobile PCs with
the option of specifying a device in a different physical location. By
enabling secure printing and scanning at external premises, the new
wide-format series brings forth a more flexible and efficient manner of
working. Other Functional Enhancements
The series is among Fuji Xerox’s first A0 multifunction devices Color scanning functionsNote 2 have also been improved. Users can
to adopt the EA-Eco LGK toner – an advanced energy-saving black now check scanned images on the control panel, and delete notes and
toner with a matte finish that is gentle to the eyes and yet offers clear remarks in red ink on design documents while scanning and copying,
visibility. Combined with faster printing speeds of 1.4 timesNote 1 before storing pre and post amended documents for archival purposes.
compared to previous models, and an increased print resolution, from Furthermore, Fuji Xerox’s exclusive Multiple Transmission function allows
600 dots per inch (dpi) to 1,200 dpi, users’ work quality is elevated users to store scanned images in PC folders and simultaneously print
with accurate design reproduction and vibrant output. The feature them out either on an A0 multifunction device, or an office multifunction
improvements enhance reproduction of fine lines and circular arcs, device, depending on the print size and color/monochrome. The series
which will be advantageous for architectural design printing and supports not only wide-format roll paper but also cut sheet paper of
design output from various computer-aided detection systems different sizes—A3, B4, and A4. For easy collection, the paper output tray
frequently used by engineering fields such as production, construction, is at the front of the device. These new features help simplify users’ daily
and facility implementation. tasks and improve productivity. D+C
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Bentley Systems Issues
Call for Submissions
Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards for Going
Digital: Advancements in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, The Year in Infrastructure Awards (formerly Be Inspired Awards) are an integral part of Bentley’s
a leading global provider of annual Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference, which this year takes place October 15 through
comprehensive software solutions 18 in London at the Hilton London Metropole.
for advancing infrastructure, today
Users of Bentley software are invited to enter their projects in the Year in Infrastructure
announced its call for submissions
Awards program, no matter which phase the project is in – preconstruction/conceptual,
to the Year in Infrastructure 2018
design, construction, or in operations. The three finalists chosen for each awards category
Awards program. The awards,
win a trip to London to attend the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference, as guests of Bentley
which are judged by independent
Systems. The finalists will present their projects as part of the conference before the judges,
juries of industry experts,
industry thought leaders, and more than 100 members of the media.
recognize infrastructure projects
for digital innovations that improve Every project nominated for a Year in Infrastructure Award receives significant and
project delivery and/or asset valuable recognition across the global infrastructure community. Through the Year in
performance. The deadline for Infrastructure Awards program, participants:
submissions is April 30, 2018.
• gain global recognition by having their infrastructure projects profiled in Bentley’s
Infrastructure Yearbook, which is distributed in print and digital formats to
nearly 150,000 key media, government, and industry influencers around the
world; in addition, all winners’ and finalists’ projects are featured on Bentley’s
website
• receive media coverage from global media and support from the Bentley team in
marketing and promoting their respective projects to the media
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Matthew Simon, vice president, HNTB, said, “Our project being a 2017 winner is a game-changer for HNTB. It shows
we are able to take this technology and use it for other projects and other pursuits. It puts HNTB in that trusted advisor
position with our clients—to deliver these projects every day.”
The 19 Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards categories recognize advancements in going digital for the following categories,
several of which are new this year:
The theme of the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference is Going Digital: Advancements in Infrastructure. Presented by Bentley
Institute, the conference features plenary keynotes by Bentley executives and guest speakers, including Sir John Armitt,
chair of the United Kingdom’s National Infrastructure Commission. In addition, six industry-specific forums will feature
keynotes by leading industry experts, interactive workshops, panel discussions, product demonstrations. These forums
will focus on:
For additional information about the Year in Infrastructure Awards program, or to nominate a project, visit the Year in
Infrastructure Awards website. D+C
About Bentley Systems’ Year in About Bentley Systems comprehensive managed services offered through
Infrastructure Conference Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing engineers, customized Success Plans. Founded in 1984, Bentley has
Presented by Bentley Institute, the Year in Infrastructure architects, geospatial professionals, constructors, more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more
Conference is a global gathering of leading executives and owner-operators with comprehensive software than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2011 has
in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and solutions for advancing the design, construction, and invested more than $1 billion in research, development,
operations focused on best practices and technologies operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage and acquisitions.
for going digital. The conference is globally recognized information mobility across disciplines and throughout
as the leading forum for addressing the current priorities the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing
and opportunities that impact the infrastructure projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass
industry. Attendees hear from industry thought leaders, MicroStation applications for information modeling,
engage in forums and discussions, and learn about ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated
technologies and best practices that will shape the projects, and AssetWise operations services to
future of infrastructure delivery and operations. achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by
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Bentley Systems’ Year
in Infrastructure 2018
Conference and Awards
Gala to be Held in London,
Oct. 15-18
Annual Conference Brings Together
Global Leaders in Infrastructure Design,
Construction, and Operations to Learn
Best Practices for Going Digital
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for
advancing infrastructure, today announced that the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference will be held Oct.
15 through 18 in London at the Hilton London Metropole.
Presented by Bentley Institute, the conference is a global gathering of leading industry executives and
prominent thought leaders in the design, construction, and operations of the world’s infrastructure. The
theme of this year’s conference is Going Digital: Advancements in Infrastructure.
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The conference features nearly 70 speakers and more than 50 informative sessions,
including keynotes by leading industry experts, interactive workshops, forums,
panel discussions, and product demonstrations. Attendees can visit the Technology
Pavilion, which features exhibits and presentations from Bentley Systems and its
strategic partners Microsoft, Siemens, Topcon, and Bureau Veritas.
On the first day of the conference, Bentley Institute will host Digital Advancement
Academies, featuring presentations and interactive discussions with subject matter
experts who provide insights and best practices in their areas of expertise including
reality modeling, BIM strategy, and constructioneering.
The conference also includes the selection and announcement of the winners
of Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards (formerly known as the Be Inspired
Awards), which honors the extraordinary infrastructure projects by users of Bentley
software throughout the world.
From those presentations, winners are selected by the jurors, and will be
announced at the conclusion of the conference on October 18 during an evening
ceremony and gala.
Aret Garip, technical director for WSP, attended Bentley’s conference last year in
Singapore to represent WSP’s One Blackfriars project in London, which was chosen
as an awards finalist. Garip said, “The conference has been truly inspiring and
educational. It’s a great event to learn about the latest tech in engineering design
software and an opportunity to meet the creative, intelligent people who develop
new tools to make it easier for us to design buildings.”
In October 2019, the Year in Infrastructure Conference will return to the Marina
Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.
To learn more about the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Conference and Awards, visit
https://yii.bentley.com. D+C
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The competition, first held in 2010, gathers students and “We wanted to express our advocacy po through
young designers from all over the Philippines in hopes architecture”, was what the 3rd placers said when
of bringing forth innovation and social relevance within asked what made them want to join the competition.
the field of architecture. Each year, a new design problem Alterchitecture also garnered consistent participants through
is introduced, ranging from airport design to socialized the years, with this year’s 2nd placers taking part in the
housing. competition since 2014. Finally, when the champions from
UST were asked what their edge was in the competition,
The latest theme is a mental health outpatient facility,
they said “We think it was the chemistry [as a group], hindi
where participants were tasked to design an environment for
kasi kami blockmates, pero solid talaga yung teamwork!”.
people undergoing treatment for their mental health issues
The top 3 all received trophies, certificates, and cash prizes,
such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder,
with the 3rd placer receiving PHP 20,000; the 2nd placer
and schizophrenia. More than a hundred students and fresh
garnering PHP 30,000; and for the champions, PHP 50,000.
graduates from all around the Philippines signed up for
the competition, which began August 20 last year, with the As for the organizing team’s future endeavors
deadline of submissions being on January 12. The top 10 regarding the competition, “We hope that it continues to
entries were revealed last February 15, in no particular order inspire young designers to speculate break and innovate in
and the rankings of the entries were officially announced the face of society's issues. Hopefully Alter goes on to reach
during the awarding itself. an even bigger audience and influence more people to make
a mark through responsive design,” shares UAPSA-UPD’s
Third in rank was the group from Malayan Colleges Executive Vice President, Kara Alexandra Reyes. D+C
Laguna, with their design concept focusing on water ripples.
Coming in second, the group from Adamson University
presented a design entitled Layanasisa. Finally, a group
composed of three from the University of Santo Tomas came
on top, with their work Saklaw-Tugon.
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TOP 10 ENTRIES
1ST: A-21 6th: A-13
ARBILO, Nikko A. (University of Santo Tomas) BABST, Earvin Kyle P. (University of the Philippines-Diliman)
LAVARES, Abram R. (UST) CADIENTE, Josemaria A. (UPD)
MAGNO, Kelvin D. (UST) REYES, David Joshua (UPD)