Liwanagan sa Diliman - October-November 2015 - Issue 4

T H E O F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN CHAPTER

FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ISSUE 4, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2015

WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & ACTIVITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOSPITALITY DESIGN LECTURE with Ar. Cathy Saldana, uap 2016 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES + ARCHITECT’S EYE IN OSAKA + PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FY 2015-2016

Niño Ricardo

UAP Diliman Chapter Secretariat, FY 2015-2016

nmricardo05@gmail.com

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2 0 1 5

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EVENT DECEMBER 2015

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UAP-QC DILIMAN CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FY 2015-2016 Rebecca Vanessa D.L. Rellosa, uap

2015 ARKITEKBO FUN RUN: Culmination of Arkitekbo Running Clinic at U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

7-13, National Architecture Week* MON-SUN 17, THU UAP Diliman Chapter Christmas Party* J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6

President

GMM & BUSINESS PARTNER PRESENTATION**

Maria Camilla F. Jusi, uap Vice President, Programs and Planning

CPE: The Business Side of Architecture Lecture Series (2 of 4)**

Franco Mario C. Vicente, uap

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Vice President, Operations

GMM & BUSINESS PARTNER PRESENTATION**

Mark Kevin V. Lingan, uap

CPE: UAP Diliman goes to Cambodia!**

Secretar y

MARCH 2016

Gio Franco G. Santaromana, uap Treasurer

GMM & PAST PRESIDENTS’ NIGHT**

Angelo R. Torres, uap

Wellness Series: Introduction to Diving**

Auditor

CPE: Heritage Tour of Bulacan** Angelo P. Sales, uap

CPE: The Business Side of Architecture Lecture Series (3 of 4)**

Director, Business Development

APRIL 2016

Irwin C. Dizon, uap

21-23 THU UAP NATCON & CONEX 2016* - SAT

Director, Membership

Michael F. Manalo, uap

GMM & BUSINESS PARTNER PRESENTATION**

Director, Continuing Professional Development

M AY 2 0 1 6 GMM + CPE: The Business Side of Architecture Lecture Series (4 of 4)**

Rebecca A. Cantalejo, uap Directress, Spor ts

CPE: The Heritage Tour of Taal**

Ma. Bernardine N. Dizon-Reyes, uap

UAP Diliman Family Day**

Directress, Accessibility

JUNE 2016 Niño Angeliko M. Ricardo, uap

GMM & BUSINESS PARTNERS’ APPRECIATION NIGHT**

Secretariat

Napoleon M. Ibañez Jr., uap

*time and venue to be announced **date, time, and venue to be announced

Immediate Past President FY 2014-2015

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ACTIVITIES

September 2015

General Membership Meeting #2 Held last September 17, 2015 Thursday at Tong Yang, Eton Centris, Quezon City The September 2015 GMM discussed the position of the UAP Diliman Chapter regarding the UAP bylaws. Upcoming events and activities initiated by the UAP Diliman Chapter members were also promoted. Hearty meals from Tong Yang capped off the GMM.

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September 2015

Basic SketchUp Workshop Held last September 19, 2015 Saturday at U.P. Diliman College of Architecture in Quezon City Ar. Maricar de Dios, uap headed the whole day lecture + basic workshop on SketchUp, a 3D modelling software. Several modelling exercises were given to the participants to practice their SketchUp skills. At the end of the workshop, a primer on digital rendering was also discussed by Ar. de Dios.

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October 2015

Hospitality, Entertainment, Leisure

By Design Held last October 17, 2015 Saturday at Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City Speakers (top left to right): Ar. Mary Anne Nicolas, Engr. Jiggs Hermano, Ar. Cathy Saldana, Idr. Jinkie de Jesus This hospitality design symposium was spearheaded by Ar. Cathy Saldana of ArcoGroup. Topics about acoustics and lighting for hospitality design were also discussed by the esteemed guestspeakers.

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October 2015

UP SURP’s 50th ANNIVERSARY Held last October 22, 2015 at UP School of Urban and Regional Planning, UP Diliman, Quezon City The UP School of Urban and Regional Planning celebrated its 50th year by groundbreaking its new building headed by UP SURP dean Mario Delos Reyes.

UAP Diliman Chapter members Stephanie Gilles and Michael Tomeldan attended the ceremonies. Both are graduates of UP SURP.

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EVENTS

October 2015

Balangkasan sa Maricudo Held last October 17, 2015 Saturday in Iloilo City 2015 UAP Balangkasan Chairman Ar. Napoleon Ibañez Jr. headed the Balangkasan event for UAP Maricudo Chapter in Iloilo.

Speakers from UAP Diliman Chapter, namely Ar. Stephanie Gilles and Ar. Geolette Esguerra also participated in the event.

The Balangkasan topic was “How far can architects advertise?”

The event also coincided with UAP Maricudo Chapter’s 18th Anniversary.

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October 2015

PAGHUGPONG: Joint Area Assembly Held last October 22-25, 2015 at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City, Negros Island Region UAP architects from Areas A,B,C, and D have convened in Bacolod City for the 2015 Joint Area Assembly. Lectures about Agritecture (Agriculture + Architecture) and professional development were discussed in the two-day event. An architectural tour around Bacolod City was also part of the activities, as well as the cultural presentations from the representatives of the City of Smiles.

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EVENTS

October 2015

Symposium on Design Interventions for Earthquake Hazards Held last October 3, 2015 Saturday at Teatro Arkitekto, UAP Headquarters in Quezon City, this is a Symposium on Design Interventions for Earthquake Hazards organized by the UAP Emergency Architects in cooperation with UAP Diliman Chapter.

Speakers from Build Change Philippines, Pimentel & Associates Engineering, and ASEP discussed the nature of earthquakes, its implications on the designed and built environment, and the importance of mitigation.

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1 2 34 PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN

THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN

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EQUITABLE USE

The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

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F L EXI BI L I TY I N USE

The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

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PERCEPTIBLE INFORMATION

The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.

SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE USE

Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.

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1a. Provide the same means of use for all users: identical whenever possible; equivalent when not.

1b. Avoid segregating or stigmatizing any users.

GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES

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Power doors with sensors at entrances that are convenient for all users

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Integrated, dispersed, and adaptable seating in assembly areas such as sports arenas and theaters

GUIDELINES

2c. Facilitate the user’s accuracy and precision.

1d. Make the design appealing to all users.

EXAMPLES

2a. Provide choice in methods of use.

2b. Accommodate right- or left - handed access and use.

1c. Make provisions for privacy, security, and safety equally available to all users.

EXAMPLES

4b. Maximize “legibility” of essential information.

3b. Be consistent with user expectations and intuition.

4c. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy to give instructions or directions).

3c. Accommodate a wide range of literacy and language skills.

2d. Provide adaptability to the user’s pace.

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Scissors designed for right - or left-handed users

3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.

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An automated teller machine (ATM) that has visual, tactile, and audible feedback, a tapered card opening, and a palm rest

3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion.

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TOLERANCE FOR ERROR

The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.

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L OW PHYSI CAL EFFORT

The design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.

4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information.

3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.

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4d. Provide compatibility with a variety of techniques or devices used by people with sensory limitations.

EXAMPLES

A moving sidewalk or escalator in a public space An instruction manual with drawings and no text

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Tactile, visual, and audible cues and instructions on a thermostat

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Redundant cueing (e.g., voice communications and signage) in airports, train stations, and subway cars

SIZE AND SPACE FOR APPROACH AND USE

Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user’s body size, posture, or mobility.

THE PRINCIPLES WERE COMPILED BY ADVOCATES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Bettye Rose Connell, Mike Jones, Ron Mace, Jim Mueller,

Abir Mullick, Elaine Ostroff, Jon Sanford,

Ed Steinfeld, Molly Story, and Gregg Vanderheiden.

GUIDELINES

5a. Arrange elements to minimize hazards and errors: most used elements, most accessible; hazardous elements eliminated, isolated, or shielded.

GUIDELINES

EXAMPLES

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A double-cut car key easily inserted into a recessed keyhole in either of two ways

An “undo” feature in computer software that allows the user to correct mistakes without penalty

ARCHITECT’S EYE

GUIDELINES

6c. Minimize repetitive actions.

5c. Provide fail safe features.

5d. Discourage unconscious action in tasks that require vigilance.

6a. Allow user to maintain a neutral body position.

6b. Use reasonable operating forces.

5b. Provide warnings of hazards and errors.

7b. Make reach to all components comfortable for any seated or standing user.

6d. Minimize sustained physical effort.

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Lever or loop handles on doors and faucets

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Touch lamps operated without a switch

7a. Provide a clear line of sight to important elements for any seated or standing user.

7c. Accommodate variations in hand and grip size.

7d. Provide adequate space for the use of assistive devices or personal assistance.

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Controls on the front and clear floor space around appliances, mailboxes, dumpsters, and other elements

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Wide gates at subway stations that accommodate all users

NOTE:

The Principles of Universal Design are not intended to constitute all criteria for good design, only universally usable design. Certainly, other factors are important, such as aesthetics, cost, safety, gender and cultural appropriateness, and these aspects must also be taken into consideration when designing.

© Copyright 1997 NC State University, Center for Universal Design, College of Design

*Source: Wikipedia.org, Accessible Icon Project, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/interpretations/2_09_111.htm)

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REFERENCES EVENTS: Ni単o Ricardo, Mark Lingan, Rex Tamase, Nap Iba単ez, Stephanie Gilles, Camille Jusi, Irwin Dizon, Franco Vicente UNIVERSAL DESIGN: *Source: Wikipedia.org, Accessible Icon Project, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (http://mutcd.fhwa.dot. gov/resources/interpretations/2_09_111.htm)