I.

Introduction
A. Thesis/Statement of the Problem
Design Guidelines for a High-end Beach Front Resort with Modern Green and
Nature Friendly Features
B. Conceptual Framework
The Architectural Design Guidelines for the Beach Resort should promote
and symbolizes the local culture of the Island of Mindoro, follow the latest and
updated local and national codes, LEED Guidelines and the guidelines set forth
by the DOT for resort facilities.

Mindoros
Culture

Users

Beach
Resort

Local and
Natl Codes
C. Significance of the Study

Green &
Modern
Architecture

Humans employ nature for both leisure and economic activities. The
acquisition of natural resources for industrial use remains a primary component of
the world's economic system. Some activities, such as hunting and fishing, are
used for both sustenance and leisure, often by different people.
This research therefore attempts to look at Puerto Galeras beach in it
natural form, what it has to offer to the number of tourist that will be visiting in
the near future and as such propose a high-end beach resort to accommodate the
tourist and natives visiting the place.
D. Scope and Limitations
The scope of the project is to design the architectural and structural
features of Beach Resorts with modern and green architecture following the local
and national codes and LEED guidelines.
E. Review of Related Literature
Puerto Galera is a soothing vision of shimmering seas surrounded by lush
mountains. It is considered one of the most beautiful and developed beach resort
community in the country.
Starting from "backyard tourism" wherein local residents accept local and
foreign tourist as stay-in guest, the islands tourism has flourished. In the course of
time, several hotels, resorts, inns and restaurants have mushroomed within the area.
But water is certainly the main attraction of the island. Crystal clear and
shimmering especially during the hot summer months, the sea framing Puerto Galera is
ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving. In fact one doesnt

have to go by boat to get to a dive site. Within a kilometer from the coast, schools of
Moorish idols, trumpet fish, frog fish, lion fish and leaf fish weave in and out of thriving
corals and sea anemones while species of starfish from the speckled red-and-white to
the neon-blue Pacific rest on the sandy floor.
Gradually sloping beaches with the terrain ranging from powder white sand to
grainy dark sand to smooth stones to rough coral rubble comprise a large chunk of the
islands 25 thousand hectares. And while the Department of Tourisms last count pegs the
number of resorts at 115, pockets of isolated and virtually resortless coves and beaches
are tucked between massive rock formations.
Adrian Castro, At A Glimpse, (2009), Pages 1-2

Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort in Sabang, Puerto Princesa City is proving
that in the tourism industry, green is the way to go.
At the ASEAN Tourism Forum held on January 19 in Kuching, Malaysia,
Daluyon received the ASEAN Green Hotel Award 20142016.
Its the second consecutive year the resort has been recognized by the ASEAN for
its environment-friendly practices. In 2012, it was one of only two Philippine resorts that
won the award. (Cambodia, the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, and Myanmar each
had 10 resorts winning the award that year.)

Being a recipient of the prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Award for 20122014
and 20142016 is truly an honor for a young resort like us, says Daluyon Chairman and
CEO Ruben Butch Tan, Jr. I believe that it reflects our true spirit to be the best ecofriendly resort.
The award is given every two years to hotels and resorts in the ASEAN region
that exemplify the ASEAN Green Hotel Standardone of six tourism standards agreed
upon by the ASEAN members. According to this standard, a green hotel is one that is
environmentally friendly and adopts energy conservation measures. Among the 11
major criteria are environmental policy and actions for hotel operation, the use of green
products, solid waste management, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and wastewater
treatment and management.
Isabel L. Templo, Being Green: Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort, (2014),
Pages 1-2

Tourism may not always be the most eco-friendly industry, but Tan says it isnt
that hard to be green. Actually, being environment friendly is just [incorporating] the
best practices of architecture, of design, he adds. Working with nature by maximizing
sunlight and airflow in a resorts design, for example, just makes sense. These features
were a must when Daluyon recently expanded to add 11 rooms to the original 16, for a
total of 27.

Both Daluyon and Puerto Pension are members of the Zero Carbon Resorts (ZCR)
project, which aims to address concerns about both the energy consumption and costs in
the tourism industry in the Philippines through a threefold strategy: reduce energy
consumption, replace inefficient technologies, and redesign buildings and systems.
The last two steps can really put a strain on a resort owners pocket, but Tan
considers it an investment. We really spend for this. If its not for advancement, no way.
Unti-unti naman yan, eh (We do it little by little), he adds.
The ROI will vary. Tan expects a five-year return on the LPG system in Daluyon,
for instance. For the other changes theyve made, the ROI could come in three years. All
I know is that the ROI on the environment is instant, he emphasizes. You cant quantify
that in terms of money.
Isabel L. Templo, Return of Investments, (2014), Page 1
In order for a resort to garner a zero-carbon label, it must practice three steps:
reduce energy consumption, replace inefficient appliances and equipment, and redesign
buildings into more self-sufficient, carbon-neutral structures.
Certified as a zero-carbon resort in 2010, the Daluyon uses a number of
sustainable-energy techniques and practices, including solar power and low energy LED
lights; natural lighting via solar tube tubular skylights; motion sensors for lighting; solarpowered water heaters; rainwater harvesting; natural ventilation; anaerobic wastewater
treatment; waterless urinals; low chlorine pool conditioning; no pesticides and

insecticides used in the gardens; utilizing local organic items; and the resort was designed
to minimize the overall impact to the natural environment.
Imelda Abano, Embracing green, eco-friendly hotels and beach resorts, (2011)
Owner Ewald Biemans is a visionary in sustainable tourism, and has been
the most prolific steward of Arubas community for the environment. We go far beyond
towel- and electricity-saving programs, and have made significant investments in ecotechnologies and systems, as well as environmentally safe products. Bucuti Beach Resort
has been called a glowing example for all Caribbean hoteliers. Among our many
environmental initiatives are:

Switching to greener, eco-friendly types of paper for its resort marketing

materials, by which Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts have been able to save 82
trees, as well as reduce waste water by 37,617 gallons, solid waste by 2,315 lb

and greenhouse gases by 7,936 lb.

Ensuring we have the lowest per-occupied-room electricity usage of all hotels

in Aruba. (Source: Central Bank of Aruba study by Deloitte)

Reducing our carbon footprint by sourcing local suppliers and products made

on Aruba.
Solar panels heating water for guest rooms and the laundry.
Water reducers, which cut down water flow by 60% in all showers and

faucets, and low-flow toilets.

Sink and shower water treated and reused in the gardens.
Bulk purchasing and use of in-room dispensers delivering genuine Aruba Aloe
freshly made shampoos, conditioners and lotions instead of individual

packages in plastic containers.

Using bio-degradable and environmentally friendly detergents.

George King, An Eco-Friendly Resort, (2009)

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