Multifunctional Tower and Botanical Conservation Tower in Cebu

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T H E T A L E O F T W O T O W E R S

ARCDS07 ALCALA & PLACIDO APRIL 2022
A M u l t i F u n c t i o n a l T o w e r & A B o t a n i c a l C o n s e r v a t i o n T o w e r i n C e b u C i t y

I N T R O D U C T I O N

In the research paper "A New Urbanity: The Relationship between Towers and Urbanism", Stefan Krummeck studies the evolution of towers from being a defensive structure symbolizing prestige, to expanding its range of functions occupied by the general public in response to high land cost and market driven demands Our project the Tale of Two Towers guided by our mentor Architect Gino Bjorn Abrera explores the expanding functions of towers in five to ten years time (Multi functional Tower) and 50 years time (Botanical Conservation Tower) in Cebu City.

For the first tower that is to be built in five to ten years time, we delve into a pragmatic approach studying the current urban structure of Cebu City to uncover the most suitable function of the tower that would best accommodate the locals' current needs. In the present case wherein the regulatory planning framework of Cebu City is limited to mono functional zoning, we designed our first tower located at Cebu Business Park as a multi functional tower to adapt to the economically developing city which is increasingly favoring a diversification of functions at both the urban level and at the level of individual buildings.

As for the second tower that is to be built in 50 years time, we explored having a more creative and innovative function that is accustomed to what we predict the future setting of Cebu City would be in 2070 For the past decade, new technologies have emerged that globally shaped and drastically changed the built environment. We predict that this continued transformation will progress for the next 50 years with drone and AI technology, nanotechnology, and the large scale application of the Internet Of Things (IOT) leading the way Accordingly, while there is an escalating urban expansion in the City of Cebu, we designed our second tower located at Mactan Channel to function as a botanical conservation tower that ensures the safety of the city's local flora from extinction by maximizing the use of beneficial future technologies.

THE CITY OF CEBU

The Coastal City The Socioeconomic Status of Cebu Population Density Map The Outdated Regulations that form Cebu City

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TOWER

Goals & Objectives

Analyzing Cebu Business Park (Ownership, Landmarks & Accessibility, Climate & Susceptibility to Natural Disasters) Resilient Design Strategies Multi Functional Tower Communal Living Environment & Therapeutic and Sensory Design

Goals & Objectives

Analyzing Cebu Business Park (Ownership, Landmarks & Accessibility, Climate & Susceptibility to Natural Disasters)

Resilient Design Strategies Botanical Conservation Emerging Technologies & Therapeutic and Sensory Design

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21 22 23 24 25 29 30 38 39 41 BOTANICAL CONSERVATION
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The Coastal City

Our chosen site Cebu City is a coastal city in the Central Visayas region. Although administratively independent due to its distinction as a highly urbanized city, Cebu City is commonly grouped with the island province of Cebu. This highly urbanized city which also serves as the provincial capital and the regional center of Central Visayas, was an appealing site for our team attracted by their nationally significant history, alluring culture and tourism, and excelling economic performance.

Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines being the first settlement established by the Spaniards during their arrival in the 15th century. Before then, little was known about the City of Cebu except for its traces of Indian culture Being under the Spanish colony for over 3 centuries, Cebu flourished and new communities began to rise which benefited the Philippine economy This development did not waver as Cebu continued to grow and expand during the American colonial era through the establishment of modern public infrastructures and educational systems. With its continued progression, Cebu, having been officially a town since its inception, became a city in 1932. Unfortunately due to the city being highly industrialized, the City of Cebu became a strategic target and was heavily bombarded in World War 2 during the Japanese colonial era Despite this struggle, Cebu recovered after gaining independence in 1945 and they developed into one of the Philippine's major economic centers as a successful sea and air transportation hub. Currently, the City of Cebu is the second most significant metropolitan center in the Philippines after the capital of Manila. Cebu business leaders are optimistic about the city's further growth with its rich culture, strategic location, and bright economy attracting millions of tourists yearly and developers investing on multi billion dollar projects for the city

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T H E C I T Y O F C E B U
Magellan's Cross Pavilion, Cebu City Cebu City Skyline

The Socioeconomic Status of Cebu

1,000,000

Population Density

The City of Cebu has a land area of 315 km² or 121 62 sqmi Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 964,169. This represented 11.93% of the total population of the Central Visayas region Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 3,061 inhabitants per square kilometer or 7,928 inhabitants per square mile

Population by Age Group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Cebu City is 20 to 24, with 98,975 individuals Among the population, there are 50 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population, 6 senior citizens to every 100 of the working population, and overall, there are 56 dependents to every 100 of the working population

258.2 B.

+ 8.0% - 10.2% 279.0 B 250.6 B

Economy

Cebu City’s economy is mainly driven by wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, real estate, financial and insurance, professional and business services, and transportation Although Cebu City's economy declined by 10 2% from the previous year 2019 due to lockdowns implemented by the government amid the surges of COVID 19 cases, the city still remains as one of the top choices for local and international investors

To further understand our users and ensure that we build a tower which function not only reflects Cebu City's history but suits their people, we've analyzed the following data which shows the socioeconomic status of Cebu. For the 3 past decades, Cebu City's population has constantly increased and as a result, the coastal city has become immensely densed Majority of the population of city are the part of the working age group, specifically young millennials Combining these data, together with the outstanding economic status of the city at a national level, the metropolitan center Cebu City is suggestive of in migration attracted by perceived higher economic opportunities. Given these assumptions causing the city to be highly urbanized, it would imply a high demand for housing and employment opportunities to accommodate to the needs of the people of Cebu City

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750,000 500,000 250,000 0 1564yo 641% 014yo 318% 65+yo 41% 2018 2019 2020 300B 200B 100B 0B
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Population of Cebu City Age Population of Cebu City Annual Groos Income of Cebu City

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70,000/km² undefined Multi Functional Tower Botanical Conservation Tower

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The Outdated Regulations that form Cebu City

2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Cebu City

While the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), according to Executive Order 72, establishes that land use plans need to be updated every five years, we’ve discovered Cebu City's CLUP has not been updated since 2006. The current CLUP of Cebu is outdated and requires further revisions to bridge the gap between what is planned and what is built In spite of this issue, multiple urban developments continue to rise in Cebu City with the Future Cities Programme being one of the massive plans in sight which focuses on developing Cebu City's housing and data hub.

1996 Zoning Ordinance of Cebu City

Similarly, we found that the zoning ordinance of Cebu City has not been renewed since 1996, showing discrepancies with the CLUP as well as the current state of development and urban growth of Cebu City. The current planning regulatory frameworks focus too much on mono functional zoning at the expense of mixed use. In addition to this, there is an overprovision for parking spaces while there are no city wide or neighborhood minimum standard provision for green spaces.

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Caostline of Cebu City from Mactan Channel Cebu City Skyline

M U L T I - F U N C T I O N A L T O W E R

Resilient Design Strategies

develop design strategies to address the impact of climate change and to ensure the development's sustainability

Multi Functional

provide access to essential services to meet the user's basic human needs and enrich human experience

Communal Living Environment

create an inclusive environemt that develops social values and nurtures interaction and collaboration through shared spaces

Therapeutic & Sensory Design

design a harmonious and close to nature environemt that improves the user's wellbeing through enhanced ambiance

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Multiple Modes of Transportation Abundant Greenery & Recreational Spaces Diversified & World Class Facilities PEZA accredited IT Economic Zone Low Risk to Flooding & Tsunami 6

Analyzing Cebu Business Park Landmarks & Accessibility

Ownership

Cebu Business Park (CBP) is the regional flagship project of Ayala Land and is regarded as Cebu’s Central Business District. It is one of the two unique districts of Cebu Park District. Along with Cebu I T Park, it is the address of choice for multinationals and industry leaders open to prime residential, business and commercial spaces of mixed use hubs. With that said, CBP became a practical choice for our team to construct the Multi functional Tower given the vast economic opportunities that the site offers

CBP is a 50 hectare land bounded by major road networks Archbishop Reyes Ave.. F. Cabahug St , Cardinal Rosales Ave , and Mactan Rd , Hipodromo It is a safe and an enjoyable place to live and work with its attractive shopping and dining options, refreshing expanses of greenery and wide avenues for walking and biking. Additionally, there are plenty of site options within CBP although our team specifically chose to construct the Multi functional Tower at the 3,000 sqm corner lot of Negros Rd. and Bantayan Rd. the largest available land cut within CBP considering the massive space that we anticipate to be needing in constructing the 70 storey tower

Climate & Susceptability to Natural Disasters

Cebu City has a unique climate that can be tough which urged our team to prioritize building a resilient structure Compared to when you would expect a lower temperature during the rainy season, Cebu City's mean temperature rises from 24 0°C to 29 5°C causing locals to experience more heat during the rainy season. For a cool wind breeze, the wind can be dominantly felt from the North East and minimally from the South West. According to PAGASA's report, severe winds in Cebu can reach up to 117.1 220kph although the recent super typhoon Odette proved otherwise as it reported a wind speed of 240kph With this concern, it made our team aware of the harsh climate our site can be subjected to in the near future Despite CBP's low flow suceptability, it's main concern during natural disasters would come during seismic events when the site becomes moderately vulnerable to liquefaction. Although CBP is generally safe from ground rapture, earthquake induced landslide, and tsunami, the Central Cebu Fault Line is only 4.3km away CBP which makes the site not only prone to ground shaking but to liquefying soil

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CBP's boundaries, landmarks, access, and transport modes

CBP's susceptability to natural disasters

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The Multi-functional Tower's site development plan
Photovoltaic Solar Energy High Performance Glazing
Solar Output
Storage Utilities Suction Tank Filter Main Receiving Tank Rainwater Collection Water Pump
Tank & Water Pump
Tank Solar Output DC Load Charge Controllers Circuit Breaker Utility Meter Power Grid Batteries DC Loads DC/AC Inverter AC Loads Circuit Breaker Resilient Design Strategies 9 Climate Change High Performance Glazing | Rainwater Collection | Photovoltaic Solar Technology
Catchment Basin
Rainwater
Reserve
Storage
Utilities
70th FL Mechanical /
35th FL Mechanical / Utilities Ground FL
Utilities
Basement 4 Mechanical /
& Heavy
FL Soil Deposit Earthquake Drains Natural or Man made Reservoir 10
3 End Cores | Earthquake Drains & Heavy Reinforcement | Seismic Base Isolation
Seismic Base Isolation 3 End Cores Earthquake Drains
Reinforcement Ground
Seismic Events

20th FL

65th FL 60th FL 55th FL 50th FL 45th FL 40th FL 30th FL 10th FL

25th FL 5th FL

15th FL

Flood Proof Panels Soft Edges
Sufficient Openings
Edges | Sufficient Openings | Flood Proof Panels 11
Flooding and Storm Surge Soft

Catchment Basin

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Distribution System
Emergenc 70th FL 232 8m Water
Fire Detection System Sprinkler System
Tank Filter
Receiving Tank Water Pump
Rainwater Storage Suction
Main
Reserve Tank & Water Pump
Sprinkler System Storage Tank
Fire Hazards Emergency Exit | Water Distribution | Fire Detection System | Sprinkler & Estinguisher 12

Multi-Functional Tower

Site Development Plan

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

To support one of goals to create a tower with diversified functions, we applied one of the best known motivational theories in psychology, Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are: physiological, safety & security, love & belonging, self esteem, and self actualization These needs are seen in the built environment through spaces that meet our fundamental need for survival, appropriate level of privacy and control over our social environment, socio physical mechanism achieving safety & security, symbol of identity and who/and we aspire to be, and means to learn & make advances in life respectively. With this understanding, we designed the Multi Functional Tower to have various programs distributed in the 70 storey building to satisfy each of the needs in Maslow's Hierarchy

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Psychological | Residential Area: 1Bedroom Residential Unit

Psychological | Commercial Area: Farmer's Market

Psychological |Business Area: Corporate Office

Safety & Security | Healthcare Facilities: Wellness Center Safety & Security | Mechanical Safety & Security | Parking Area

Safety and Security |

Affordability: Comfort & Accessability:

Offers co-living units with lower rent cost as an alternative for private residential units

Follows the BP 344 (Accessibily Law) for PWD and Senior's easy mobility Follows therapeutic and sensory design strategies

Privacy:

Programs are segregated into private, semi-private, and public spaces without compromising the user's accessibility to basic needs Separate access points for public and private spaces

Laws & Regulations:

Follows a mutli-functional zoning than outdated planning regulatory framework of Cebu City that focuses on mono-functional zoning

Love & Belonging | Communal Areas: Garden

Love & Belonging |

Inclusivity:

Equal economic opportunities for blue and white collar workers

Provide spaces for religious practices

Self- Esteem | Religious Spaces: Chapel Self- Esteem | Hotel Area: Lobby

Self-Esteem | Function Areas: Auditorium

Self- Actualization| Recreational Spaces: Playground & Swimming Pool

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Residential Elevator Commercial Elevator

Commercial Access B4 10FL, 30 FL, 35 FL, 50FL

Corporate Access 50FL 70FL

Hotel Elevator

Residential Area Commercial Area

Communal Space

Function Area

Religious Space

Healthcare Facility Hotel Area

Recreational Space Parking

Business Area

Mechanical / Utilities

Mechanical B4
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Multi-Functional Tower Programs

70th FL Mechanical

66th 69th FL Large Office Units

65th FL Gym, Garden, Function Rooms, Clinic Spa

61st 64nd FL Large Office Units

60th FL Restaurants, Garden

56th 59th FL Small Office Units

55th FL Restaurants, Garden

53rd 54th FL Restaurants

51st 52nd FL Retail Stores

50th FL Business Lobby & Function Rooms

48th 49th FL 3 Bedroom Executive Suites

46th 47th FL 2 Bedroom Executive Suites

45th FL Garden, Hotel Bar & Restaurant

43rd 44th FL 3 Bedroom Executive Suites

Total Residents = 1120

Total Households = 480

Total Hotel Guests = 890

Total Hotel Units = 250

Total Office Workers = 1550

Total Commercial Workers & Shoppers = 1000

41st 42nd FL 2 Bedroom Executive Suites 36th 37th FL Studio Executive Suites

40th FL Swimming Pool, Gym, Garden, Multipurpose Hall, Clinic, Spa, Hotel Study Hall

38th 39th FL 1 Bedroom Executive Suites

35th FL Mechanical

33rd 34th FL 1 Bedroom Executive Suites

31st 32nd FL Studio Executive Suites

30th FL Garden, Hotel Check In Lobby, Hotel Restaurant, Hotel Office

26th 29th FL 3 Bedroom Units

25th FL Penthouse Units

21st 24th FL 3 Bedroom Units

20th FL Gym, Swimming Pool, Garden, Playground, Multipurpose Hall, Residential Stady Hall

16th 19th FL 1 Bedroom Units, 2 Bedroom Units

15th FL Residential Study Hall, Residential Kitchen, Residential Laundry, Garden Convenience Store

11th 14th FL Studio / Co Living Units

10th FL Garden, Chapel, Prayer Rooms

7th 9th FL Restaurants

6th FL Convention Center / Auditorium, Second Floor Sports Facility

5th FL First Floor Sports Facility, Clinic, Wellness Centers, Garden

4th FL Movie Theater, Bowling Alley

3rd FL Retail Stores

2nd FL Second Floor Farmer's Market, Organic Retailers, Community Kitchen

1st FL Residential Lobby, Garden, First Floor Farmer's Market, Cafe, Hotel Receiving Lobby

B1 B3 Parking B4 Mechanical

To accomodate the thousands of users in the 70 Storey building, we have alloted enough elevators that can service 225 270 people simultaneously. For each of the three end cores, there are three elevators that can accommodate 25 30 people each. With this regard, we have assigned each core with limited access to the residential area, commercial area, and hotel area, to ensure a free flow traffic circulation within the building and privacy especially among residents, hotel guests, and shoppers

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Multi-Functional Tower Floor Plan

Sample Floor Plan

14th Floor | Studio / Co Living Residential Units

Upper Floors

Sample Floor Plan

3rd Floor | Retails Stores

Lower Floors

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Residential Lobby

Garden + Cafe Parking Entrance Hotel Receiving Lobby Parking + Access

2 Tier Bicycle Rack PWD Motorcycle Vehicle Delivery Bay
Farmer's Market 18

Communal Living Environment & Therapeutic and Sensory Design

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Co-Living Residential Unit Garden & Playground

Resilient Design Strategies

develop design strategies to address the impact of climate change and to ensure the development's sustainability

Botanical Consevation

provide conservation and educational facilities to ensure the safety of endangered local flora from future extinction and urbanization

Emerging Technologies

integrate future building technologies and include machineries that enhances the building's functionality

Therapeutic & Sensory Design

design a harmonious and close to nature environemt that improves the user's wellbeing through enhanced ambiance

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Easily Accessible through Ferry Services

Picturesque View of Cebu City's Skyline

Surrounded by Historical Landmarks

Vast Building Area in the Open Sea

Opportunites for Hydroelectricity

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Analyzing Mactan Channel Landmarks & Accessibility

Ownership

Ferry services operating from the Port of Cebu the second largest port in the Philippines cruises along our Botanical Conservation Tower site location Mactan Channel. The channel which connects the island of Cebu and the smaller Mactan island is located within Metro Cebu and serves as the main passageway navigating between Cebu and Bohol. Some of the large vessels that operate in this channel are Weesam Express, 2GO Travel, OceanJet FastCraft, SuperFerry, Cokaliong Shipping Lines, and Sulpicio Lines

Following the Multi functional Tower which takes advantage of Cebu City's economic opportunities by situating it in CBP, the Botonical Conservation Tower takes advantage of Cebu City's rich history and biodiversity by situating it in Mactan Channel where there are various heritage landmarks surrounding the area and where it offers a picturesque view of the city's skyline showing massive infrastructures and port movements Mactan Channel is a large body of water separating Cebu City and Mandaue City from Lapu Lapu City of Mactan Island. Our site specifically can be accessed through the newly built Cebu Cordova Link Expressway

Climate & Susceptability to Natural Disasters

With the same climate condition which mean temperature rises from 24 0°C to 29 5°C, and wind direction dominantly felt from the North East and minimally from the South West, what makes Mactan Channel's climate and susceptability to natural diasters unique from CBP is its geograhical situation being at an open sea. With the alarming severe wind of 240kph being reported from typhoon Odette in December 2021, our team assumes that this is what our tower would possibly have to endure in the future hoping that Cebu's climate condition would not worsen. Our team made sure to acquire the neccessary data on storm surge and tsunami to build a resillient structure considering that we plan to build a floating Botanical Conservation Tower With that said, we found that Mactan Channel is highly susceptible to storm surge and tsunami and therefore we prioritized to address these concerns in our design process showing the building systems.

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Mactan Channel's map showing its boundaries and edges, paths and access, landmarks, and transport and mobility

Resilient Design Strategies

Rainwater Collection, Filtration, and Distribution System

High Performance Glazing

The utilization of nanotechnology, high performance glazing, rainwater collection, and water filtration system will strategically accommodate the uncontrollable changes in the climatic conditions in Cebu.

Water Collection

Reserve tank

Main Recieving Tank

High Pressure Production Pumps

Filter

Suction Tank Filter

Climate Change

Water Collection

Water Collection

rainwater collection and water filtration visuals are are only representation of what is inside the water automated system floors

Nanotechnology | High Performance Glazing | Rainwater Collection | Water Filtration System

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In order to support endurance of the the botanical laboratories, experimental flora, and greenhouses back up oxygen system is provided At the same time, in critical experiments like plants that produces toxic gas from chemical reaction, users will have an alternative air support

back up oxygen system visuals are are only representation of what is inside the oxygen automated system floors

Endurance System

Storage
Back up Oxygen System Capturing Air Filter Air Transport Distillation Column Nitrogen Storage Tnaks Oxygen Storage Tnaks Purification System and Cold Box High Pressure Production Pumps Liquid
Vaporization Back Up System
Back up Oxygen System
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Earthquake Drains & Stilts Sh th C l

The application of combining the vertical columns and bracings as one single structure shows higher lateral seismic stability.

The automated nanotechnology fills and stilts are necessary for a long term location inhabitance, it plays a significant role in stabilizing the tower. It anchorage to the seas' bedrock while being environmentally friendly to the corals underwater

Sheath Capsule stilts and automated board pile covering

Seismic Events

Dia Central Core
Diagrid Structure | Central Core | Earthquake Drains | Heavy Reinforcement | Stilts
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Sea Bedrock

Sea bedrock 10 m

Sea bedrock 10 m

the two stilts and two fills in the front are the references for the stabilizing process

The fills expands horizontally to ensure its stability

It mechanically opens up and fastens through the bedrock.

Sea bedrock 10 m

If there is a need for relocation, the fills and stilts could be detached from the sea bedrock and revert from its sheath capsule

Seismic Events Earthquake Drains and Stilts Stabilizing Process

Earthquak
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Diagrid

In cases of storm surge, the botanical tower has eight sea wall balances and defenses to resist the full force of waves.

The flood proof panels that are primarily situated on the way to one of the main receiving area of the tower are designed along with tapered beams.

To protect the indoor environment from flooding and storm surges, the use of storm resilient building envelopes are from the material of nanotechnology

Flooding and Storm Surge

Sea
Wall Defense Building Envelope
Flood Proof Panel
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Tapering | Soften Edges| Openings | Flood Proof Panels | Sea Wall Defense
deconstructed building envelope

Above Sea Level 104m

Drone Pods Exit docking area has a standby drone pods in case of emergency

Necessary fire hazard equipment like fire lift and stairs, sprinklers, and extinguishers are all situated on the floors of the botanical tower to adhere to the guidelines and protocols of the Republic Act (RA) 9514

Since pipes for the water collection system are situated around the whole building, the water distribution system of the botanical tower follows circular and radial systems, thus, providing enough access to water whenever there is an occurrence of fire

Fire Hazards

Water Distribution | Fire Detection | Sprinkler & Estinguisher | Firefighter Lift & Stairs

Docking Exit each docking area has a standby boats in case of emergency

Sea Level 0

Below Sea Level 85m

Emergency Exit
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Botanical Conservation Tower

Cebu City Lapu-lapu City

Open Sea

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

For the Botanical Conservation Tower which aims to delegate programs that assists in the development of eco technology, education, and ecological conservation, our team followed the principles of the international organization Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. Similar to their vision, we want to design a positive, sustainable future where human activities support the diversity of plant life (including the endurance of plant genetic diversity, survival of plant species and communities and their associated habitats and ecological associations), and where in turn the diversity of plants support. Along with this vision are 5 main goals which formed our programs for the Botanical Conservation Tower: 1) To have a plant diversity that has an urgent and effective conservation; 2) To be well documented and recognized; 3) To be sustainable and equitable; 4) To provide education and awareness; and lastly, 5) To be publicly engaging

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Botanical

Privacy

Well Documented and Recognized
Engagement
Biosphere Seed Bank Urgently and Effectively Conserved GSPC's Main Objectives
Public
Artificial
Programsaresegregatedinto highlyrestricted,private,semi private,andpublicspaces withoutcompromisingtheusers accessibilitytobasicneeds Separateaccesspointsforpublic andprivatespaces Rainforest Fresh and Saltwater Wetlands Ocean Research and Development Laboratories Documentation Area DocumentationAreaisprovidedto recordalltheanalysisfromthe processingstageuptothestorage Sustainable and Equitable Operating Systems Resilient Design Strategies Gallery and Exhibit Area Education and Awareness Function Areas Educational and Research Center Experemental Flora Facility Eachbiomeshasitsown correspondingsupportsystem Processing Storage
Security
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and Effectively Conserved Well Documented and Organized Educational Awareness| Seed Bank Processing In connection with Research and Development, Documentation, and Laboratories Urgently and Effectively Conserved Public Engagement Educational Awareness| Artificial Biomes Serves as Communal Gallery and Exhibit
and Effectively Conserved Seed Bank Storage
and Equitable Urgently Conserved| Internet of Things Main Control House
and Equitable Urgently Conserved| Drone Main Control Center
Urgently
Urgently
Sustainable
Sustainable

In the context of the botanical tower, through the internet of things, a 5 D digital communal environmental simulation is exhibited in the interior spaces of the artificial biosphere that will stimulate therapeutic and sensory experiences for its users. It will prompt stimulatory associations of objects in the mind of the users

Different artificial biospheres such as rainforests, ocean, and fresh and saltwater wetlands will showcase various species and its physical environment holograms and digital schemes Thus, it brings invigorating and peaceful experiences through nature exhibition and environmental stimulation Users’ experiences to correlate the objects in each biome facilitate will comprehensively stimulate the feeling of being in the place where the specie is located in the physical environment outside the tower

Ocean Artificial Stimulatory Biomes Rainforest Artificial Stimulatory Biomes
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Artificial Biosphere

An interactive walkthrough and exposition that is systematically arrange depending on its botanical specie classisfication

Communal Simulation

Varieties of species that can be chosen and projected its environment in the communal simulation.

Artificial Biosphere aFeature

Cylindrical Transporter

An aquarium like digital conveyor that holds the hologram seeds of the species and its plant representation. A cylindrical transporter holds variety of specie selection.

Environmental Surveillance

From the cylindrical transporter, its actual physical environment will be shown based on the location and natural existence of the spicie.

The sensory connection to the vast body of a network of physical objects is by far one of the revolutionary views of architectural designs. It psychologizes the objective and modernist art in planning and designing a particular model

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In order to properly preserve the fertilized and matured ovules of the plants, vacuum sealed vaults are used, together with the connection of the vacuum tubes that will transport the seeds from the laboratories and processing area to the storage vaults IOT has a separate authority control system for this department

Experts has an allocated space for the disinfection of their bodies in their lab gowns and sanitation of materials to prevent the spread of microbial transmission in the laboratories and storage area

Seed Bank Processing Area has a direct association with the experimental flora, greenhouse and nursery to established and further explore on the sustainability of the the species

Seed Bank Processing Area Seed Bank Storage Area
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Seed Processing

Various levels of seed filtration and purification takes place to ensure proper storage procedure and to avoid decomposition of the seeds.

Seed Bank Storage

In the new advancements of Internet of Things, quality control and seed preservation is well monitored. Along side with the use of vacuumizing tubes, moisture control and emergency back up systems.

Seed Bank Process

Seed Gathering

With the assistance of drone technology, it would be easier to import and export seeds from the Botanical Conservation Tower.

Seed Management and Documentation

Safeguarding the botanical species in the height of rapid extinction and the brisk of climate change, will help the future generations to preserve the flora species.

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Building Transport System

Elevator

Drone and Pods Access and Parking

Capsule Pneumatic 1

Capsule Pneumatic 2 Docking

Programs

Artificial Biosphere Seed Bank

Seed Bank Processing

Internet of Things

Facility 1

Facility 2

Automated Syatems

Drone Sea Wall

sea level

Mechanical

Different access points are provided depending on its various uses A core elevator that can service from the top up to the bottom floor can assist 4,500 6,000 pounds. The core elevator is extended for the maintenance of anchorage and stilts. A two single Capsule Pneumatic is provided for the Drones and Drone Pods access and parking area specifically for the scientists and experts. The docking area entry is for the public use for the educational and public facilities 35

14th fl

Drone: Maintenance

Breakdown of Programs

Artificial Biome

Rainforest Ocean Freshwater and Saltwater Wetlands

Seed Bank

Receiving and Preparation Area Filtration System Cold Room Dry Room Mechanical Room Storage Area

Facility 1

Drone: Navigational Center

Drone: Main Control System with View Deck

Internet of Things: Main Control System

Internet of Things: Building Automation

Internet of Things: Botanical Conservation Mechanical

Artificial Biosphere: Wetlands

Artificial Biosphere: Rainforest Artificial Biosphere: Ocean Artificial Biosphere: Simulation Area

Facility 1

Facility 2 Sea Wall

B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B 10

Void: Water Passage Facility 1 with View Deck

Seed Bank: Processing Seed Bank: Processing Seed Bank

Seed Bank

Void: Water Passage

Automated Systems: Oxygen

Automated Systems: Oxygen Automated Systems: Water Filtration Automated Systems: Water Filtration Automated Systems: Water Filtration

Laboratory Documentation Gallery and Exhibit Educational and Research Center

Facility 2 Drones

Receiving and Preparation Area Nursery Experimental Flora Greenhouse Main Control House and Navigational System Landing Parking/Housing of Drones

Internet of Things Automated Systems

Main Control House Systematic Botanical Simulation

Back Up Oxygen System Water Filtration System

Environmental Control System Electrical and Mechanical Rooms Stilts and Fills Control

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automated nanotechnology stilts automated nanotechnology fill

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Circular and Linear Movement

Circular and Linea Movement is encouraged to retain the linear visualization of the communal environmental simulation

Hydraulic Machinery

acquiring potential energy from the water current

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Emerging Technologies and Therapeutic & Sensory Design

Monitoring all internal and external processes in the botanical tower is highlighted with the advancement of technological innovations.

Drone facility holds a control system for the incoming and outcoming drones and single use drone pods for parcel deliveries and for single use transportation to ensure the protection and organization of the tower.

Device attachment in the parking system will activate its health scanning and disinfectant system to ensure health protocols and to prevent microbial transmission that could affect the preserved environment of the tower.

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Drones and Drone Pods Parking System Drone Main Control House and Navigation System Facility

The head of the tower which was primarily designed as the brain of the architectural material stimulated the experiences of the users on reaching the mind of the structure. It creates sensorial elements to prompt the imagination and human experience of the users.

The way how things were operated will cynically leave a doubtful reality yet a therapeutic feeling of experiencing the artistic realm of the botanical tower.

Likewise, the use of a simulation area where botanical transmission pod users will enter into, will provide an experience that will bring the botanical tower

Control House Systematic Botanical Simulation Artificial Biome, Seed Bank and Facilities DroneMainControl HouseFacility AutomatedSystems Maintenance Botanical TransmissionPod PhysicalEnvironment CommandPost (AI) ExpertHeadquarters Cylindrical Transporter CommunalSimulation Area SeedBankProcessing andStorage Facility1andFacility2 40 Progression Diagram
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Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is a light weight and strong material that could be formed through molecular manufacturing. It can recover from any deformation, with its compact nano elements, 3D scaffolds cell growth and hierarchal lattice material pattern, the durability of the the material is reliable and damage tolerant.

Through the materials used in the botanical tower, the structure itself creates a lotus effect The tower seems to carry the hydrophobic characteristics of the lotus flower which featured the self cleaning properties and the repellency of water to the tower itself

The utilization of nanotechnology to produce optimal visibility in all weather conditions is also evident in the botanical tower.

Nanotechnology materials are not just an architectural respond to material strength but somehow to climate change also

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No Assembly Required Molecular Manufacturing Jamie Condliffe Micro/Nano Technology and Molecular Engineering University of Michigan Nanotechnology Application Stilts and Fills, and Automated Bored Pile Construction and Building Materials Building Shell Nanotechnology Application in Botanical Conservation Tower

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