City centers are rapidly evolving and developing. However, there are some vast areas in city centers that are underutilized and in state of blight which are commonly found in the waterfronts. These are called lost spaces. These value of spaces are underutilized and causes spatial discontinuity between the body of water and other downtown districts. However, these space offer a tremendous opportunity to be a maximized and be utilized by the community through revitalization.
This thesis seeks to provide a waterfront design that is socially-acceptable and fits the identified lost space in Binangonan, Rizal, a coastal town along Laguna de Bay. This study finds out that an in-fill district whose components are based on local realities that are anchored to the site really fits the lost space. The identified components are facilities geared to boost local tourism industry, facilities for cultural, social identity and community learning and water industry support facility.
Altogether, the infill waterfront development serves as a district that supplements the needs of the community and all in all boosts the macro-economic activity and sustainability of the downtown.

The Philippines is commonly recognized through woven, inlaid, and assembled wooden furniture. Its furniture industry is among the internationally well-known manufacturer of furniture in Southeast Asia. In the past year, the annual event of Philippine furniture industry promoted the concept of “Greenovation”, which encourages furniture manufacturers to use recyclable materials in designing furniture.
This study is a response to the advocacy of Philippine furniture industry which is to design a furniture manufacturing complex centered on recyclable production that showcases Bulacan’s craftsmanship in furniture industry. In designing the complex, the concepts of “Retro” which is about a vintage modernism and “Atelier” that talks about the intricate details of design are considered. They are translated into “tongue and groove” for interlocking connection of spaces and the intricacy of the design of the furniture was put into the fine details of the structural elements. The proposed spaces like the commercial area, production building, MRF and auditorium are interlocked together through the central atrium. These spaces are enclosed with intricate structural elements which created a vintage ambiance to the project. This proposed built environment for the Bulacan Furniture Manufacturing Complex, embodies the identity of furniture production in the city making it a catalyst for advancing the furniture manufacturing of the company.

The world has limited resources. The current lifestyle of human beings with all the technological advancements requires at more than 2 earths to be sustained. With this fact, we tap into fossil fuels; energies of previous living things on the planet for energy, first with coal and then with oil. This phenomenon causes an imbalance between the staggering amounts of demand to the dwindling supply. Thus, scientists have been continuously searching for new energies that would sustain our civilization. One among many of these discoveries is Bio-Energy or energy from the Earth. This energy includes direct energy obtained from the Bio-Mass and stored energy from the Bio-Fuel. Bio-Mass is obtained from living or recently living organisms a stark contrast from fossil fuels. It is most often associated with plants or plant derived materials. Bio-Fuels is a stored form of this energy and is currently being used by countries of the European Union as well as the United State as an add mixture to most of their military fuel to reduce the dependency of gas prices with the turmoil in the Middle-East.
Jatropha Curcas is a crop that can grow in depleted soil conditions. This plant requires low maintenance and less irrigation. This crop is only one of the many plants still on experiment. For direct bio-mass use, wood pellets from the dark of tress can be used to create combustion and thus energy produce energy. These sources of Bio energy though from plants will not endanger food security since they are either inedible or just waste products from flowering plants. This thesis is about creating a Bio Energy production facility with its own working community to promote green energy towards the country as well as to serve as a model for other facilities with the nature of helping the country’s energy demands.

Like every research paper, knowing the background of the topic was necessary. The researcher discussed what UP Diliman is to the UP System and what buildings are found within it. Since there are issues with accessibility to certain areas and lack of sources of information, it was necessary that the researcher explicitly set the limitations of the thesis. Assumptions regarding legal matters and funding then were made in order to permit more freedom in the design. The site and present conditions were then analyzed to establish the possible configurations of the site. The researcher then stated the significance of the study by stating that UP Diliman deserves a better service core. An initial space programming was made based only on what was existing and what the researcher thought was necessary. Finally, the researcher established the Design Problem and Sub-problems. To gain knowledge in what has been done before and what concepts are related to the thesis, the researcher looked for sources on iconic architecture and existing thesis on commercial areas. To gather information, the researcher used library research and interviews. She then proceeded with the space programming, code requirements and issues. After that came the design development. With several consultations with the faculty and her adviser, she finally finalized her design for the UP Commercial Complex.

Roxas City is blessed with a scenic view of an ocean splendidly shimmering as the day rises and sets forth. Its glittering waters enhance the relaxing ambiance that one experiences as one traverse the sea. With the gentle breeze smoothly flowing and the light sound charmingly whistling…nothing could be bartered as to experience nature in its magical means.
This enchanting nature’s beauty unlicks the hidden gateway to the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. The gateways that will not only open windows for a progressive maritime industry but will also lead the doors to the City’s tourism industry.
Culasi port has been the center of trading even before Spaniards conquistador came. Its accessibility to the sea made such facility convenient to process sea-side businesses and transactions and that primarily includes shipping services. As the entry point to the heart of the province, it opens ample opportunities to let economic productivity boom within the City and thus it is significant that redesigning such facility is dearly necessary to cater future cargo and passenger movements.
As the country aims to be a maritime hub of the Asia Pacific region, the city, is at the same time aiming to be integrated in the international trading system by locally implementing these international design standards to such facility.
The essence of a true Capizeño speaks out for the City’s unique character that basically is important in creating an architectural identity for the Province. This uniqueness is vital in distinguishing one’s architectural heritage from all other provinces that travelers seek to discover. A worthwhile experience attracts more tourists coming to and fro; leaving a lasting impression.