Bulacan State University

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

City of Malolos, Bulacan

Architectural Design 6

Research for
BIGKIS:
Community
Enrichment
Facility

JOMADIAO, JONICA MAE D.

BSAR 3B

Design Challenge
The design challenge is to create a sustainable multi-purpose facility that has an
evacuation center capable of accommodating 50 families or 250 people. Whether in
ordinary times or during calamities, the center must symbolize the strong bond of
the community and the people even during crisis.
BIGKIS: Community Enrichment Facility
Key Functions:

Community Facility- What are the needs of the area that the community
facility can address? It should be an area where good health and hygiene,
livelihood and training are fostered. While functional, it should be selfsustaining. Be creative on how this area can be relevant to serve a bigger
purpose.
Evacuation Center- While sustainable, the facility should be disaster-resilient.
On the onset of the crisis, the facility must be capable of providing their basic
needs including sanitation.

Area Selection:

Where in your community do you think it is feasible to build BIGKIS with its
multi-purpose and evacuation functions?
Can the area selected help in making the structure safe from flood,
earthquake, etc?
Is it accessible for everybody? So that when disasters arise, they can easily
reach it?
Total Area Allotted: 500-700 square meters.
Maximum Building Storey: Two (2)

Requirements for BIGKIS:

Must have an alternative and sustainable means for water acquisition

especially for its toilet and shower needs.
With provisions for careful handling and disposal of solid waste and sewage
management.
Can meet energy needs through passive design and renewable energy
sources.

Minimal impact on surroundings from construction until operational.

Use of locally-sourced material.
The facility must be flexible/ expandable to accommodate more families.
The facility can be easily replicated.
Furthermore, the facility must be reasonably priced.

Background of the Study

History of Calumpit
The Municipality of Calumpit derives its name from a native hardwood trees called
Kalumpit, a specie which is related to such present day trees as talisay, dalinsi,
sakat, buggas, and toog. According to old accounts, the Kalumpit tree was so
common in the area, abundantly growing in front of the Calumpit Catholic Church.
The hardwood was widely used and from then on it was adopted as the town's
official name.
Like any other inhabitants of the province, the Calumpit people are religious,
hospitable and industrious. It is surrounded by bodies of water known as the
Calumpit River which is an integral part of the Angat River which has shaped the
lives of Bulakeos. Being the longest river system in Bulacan, Angat River traverses
the towns of Plaridel, Pulilan, Calumpit, Hagonoy and Paombong. Their dwelling
places thrive along the riverbanks.

Map of Calumpit
Site Analysis
Barangay Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan

Flood Height and Number of Affected Families on the Past Calamity

Calumpit River System

Some creeks causing river flooding in the municipality and course of actions
to be initiated by the Municipal Government of Calumpit and subdivision owner to
address the problem of flooding in the municipality.

On Site Pictures

Site

Design Approach
Community centers are public locations wherein members of a community tend to
gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. It
may sometimes be open for the whole community or for a specialized group within
the greater community.
Commercial community center is a purely commercial entity which profits from
renting its facilities to various community groups on terms suitable for such use.
Community centers often seek to fund their operation by renting out the facilities
when not needed for community uses. It can also be a barangay or community
source of income.
Objective as an Evacuation Center
To provide temporary shelter to displaced families and other vital facilities at the
evacuation centers such as water system, lights, comfort rooms, rooms for

lactating mothers, rooms for couples and other necessary facilities and to address
gender sensitivity issues.
Design Inspiration
Kalumpit Tree
Physical Characteristics
Kalumpit grows to a height of about 25 meters with a diameter of about a
meter. The leaves are smooth, and pointed at both ends. The flowers are small,
yellowish-white, and borne on slender spikes, which grow from the axis of the
leaves. The fruit is about three centimeters wide, smooth, and dark red when ripe.
Architectural Translation
Design of the building will showcase a tree which pertains to the trees found
around the Calumpit and the origin of the towns name the Kalumpit tree.
From the design of the faade will have the branch or vine like design which
acts as protective design for the glass wall and light illuminator.
The color of the building will portray the relaxing and calming color of nature
green and brown with the touch of yellowish-white, from the flowers, and dark red,
ripped fruits of the Kalumpit Tree.
Buildings Sustainability Approach
Renewable Energy From Wind and Sun
Archimedes Wind Turbine (5,400.00 USD - 254,173.53 PHP)
- The Liam F1 Urban Wind Turbine is a small wind turbine with a
diameter of 1. 5 meters this weighs approximately 100 kilograms.
- Due to its size and weight it is suitable for installation on almost every
roof and wall.
- The Liam will generate between 300 and 2,500 kilowatts annually at
an average wind speed of 4.5 meters per second.
- These results are measured at 10 meters height, the average height
of the roof of a terraced house.
- It is small, quiet and affordable. It is not audible. No more than 45
decibels when rotating.
- No complicated systems are required to turn this turbine in the right
direction; it uses his shape to do so.
- Liam F1 is specially designed for an urban environment with
turbulence (rotating wind) so installation on a large pole is not required, it
suffices if he just rises slightly above the roof/ the wall.
- The turbine can be supplied in any given color so it blends in.
- It has 3 safety systems and both consumers and corporate users have
many subsidy opportunities.

Solar Panels
The Renusol CS60 Solar Roof Mounting System offers easy
installation for most current PV modules and is an innovative one
piece solar mounting system for flat roof applications.
It is a one piece PV mounting system for flat roof applications available
in 10 and 15 tilts.
- The product is made from a 100% recycled high molecular weight
polyethylene (HMWPE).
- This durable system transports easily and sets up quickly.
- Most projects require minimal ballast and no roof penetration.
- One PV module mounts directly to one Renusol CS60; no complex
project design or complicated assembly required.
- The universal base design accommodates all common PV modules.
- The mounting system requires no grounding since it is made of nonconductive material.
- Project design can be customized to meet a needed standard roof
pressure.
- The simplicity and durability of the Renusol CS60 saves installation
time and reduces overall project costs.
- Size Range: Up to 1020mm Wide and Up To 1685mm Long
- Generates 600KWh of electricity from the PV sun rays.
Generator/Storage Batteries in order to store the energy generated
by the windmill.
Flat Roof, Roof Top, Terrace space for utility systems like windmills
and rainwater collector system.
Sustainable Water Source
Rainwater collector + Filter + Purification = Potable drinking water
Membrane Filtration, including Reverse Osmosis
- All membrane systems involve forcing water through microscopic
pores: depending on the size of the pores, various particles can either
pass through or are flushed away in waste water. The pore size of
ultrafiltration, one membrane technology, removes many pathogens
but does not eliminate most chemicals.
- Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems rely on a thin film membrane which
excludes all particles larger than 0.1 nanometer (a nanometer is
one billionth of a meter). This results in an extremely pure standard of
drinking water, effectively free from microbial and chemical
pollution, as well as heavy metals and even radionuclides. The
removal of all of these particles cannot be estimated at 100% due to the
expectation of tiny imperfections in and around the membrane, but RO
sets a high standard.
- Requirements for electricity and water pressure, as well as a high ratio
of waste water to purified water: at least four gallons go down the drain
for every gallon of purified water.
Waste Water & Water from Flood + Filter = Clean Water (CRs etc.)

There are a number of approaches that can be adopted for grey water
disposal, as follows:

- Combining with black water to your sewage treatment system.

- Recycling grey water for toilet flushing and other non-potable
domestic use
- Reusing grey water for garden irrigation
- Discharging to ground via percolation (requires careful design and
implementation to avoid both pollution and legal issues.)

For all except the first option above, the grey water will need some degree
of filtration or separation before recycling or discharge. Treatment options
include the following:
- A proprietary waste water treatment (or recycling) system
- An equivalent purpose-built filter or even rudimentary screen prior to
reuse depending on the application.
- A constructed wetland or reed bed.
- Soil percolation
Reserved Septic Tank - during calamities for wastes
Flood Barriers to protect the building from flood
Surrounding barrier floats whenever the flood rises
Landscaping - The outside areas of the site can also be designed in order to
divert water away from the building.
> Tree Protection plant solid trees on the side of the house or property
that would be expected to be hit first by any flood. This would serve to stop
floating debris from hitting the main property.
Design Space Requirements in Commercial Community Center

Administration / Staff Area

Registration area / Reception
Food Preparation Area / Kitchen to be used for community events / Cooking
Classes
Storage
Utility Room
Mechanical Room
Indoor Gathering Spaces / Meeting Rooms
Variety of garden spaces
Parking Spaces
Stores, Stalls, Convenience Store
Health Care Clinic
Handicap accessibility

Strong relationship between indoor/outdoor /built environment / 'natural'

environment,
Integration with other buildings / activities adjacent to site.

Design Space Requirements in Evacuation Center

Sleeping area including addresses within the sleeping area so that the
evacuees can be easily located for follow up of social or medical issues
Eating area
Shower and Toilet Facilities with Hand Washing Stations
Kitchen / food preparation area
Rubbish collecting area
Clinic area
Crche a nursery where babies and young children are cared.
Special purpose area ( depends on the population e.g a prayer area )