CHAPTER II

Review of Related Literature

2.1 Foreign Researches

Figure 2.0 One IFC

Source: www.som.com

This 70-storey, mixed-use tower was designed for Central District, a new

financial, residential, and cultural hub that has emerged due to Kuala Lumpurs

growing position in the global economy. Following the agenda of the district, One IFC

combines office, hotel, and residential programs in one tower, with each program

articulated as an independent volume.

A base dimension representing a large office plate establishes the footprint, while

narrow hotel and residential volumes are stacked above. These vertically stacked

housing units rotate to create alternating internal and external voids, allowing natural

ventilation passageways as well as outdoor gardens. Kuala Lumpurs consistent

temperature, humidity, and wind velocities make this a viable and effective strategy.

Perforated shear walls make up the perimeter, providing lateral structural support

for the alternating voids. The tower's architectural expression represents a holistic

approach to merging programmatic, environmental, and structural considerations.

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 Figure 3.0 Zifeng Tower
Source: www.ctbuh.org

Located in southeastern China and bordered by mountains and a sizable lake,

Nanchang is known for its scenery and cultural landmarks. As the city becomes

increasingly industrialized, SOM has been hired to design iconic buildings for the

burgeoning Gaoxin District. The Zifeng Tower is one such project.

Zifeng Tower (formerly known as Nanjing Greenland Financial Center) is a

mixed-use complex comprising of several buildings resting on two sites, parcels A1 and

A2. Parcel A1 contains a podium connecting two towers. The taller 450m (1,476ft) tower

consists of offices and hotels, and the 100m (328ft) tower contains purely office space.

The shape and placement of the buildings are designed to echo the geometry of the

existing roads and maximize exterior views of the city. The buildings composition

maintains the eastwest viewing corridors along East Beijing Road and provides a visual

link to the nearby historical drum and bell towers.

Landscaping is a significant part of the complex as the buildings are set back

from the street with several large landscaped, public open spaces. South of parcel A1, is

a sunken garden that will connect to the future subway. There is also a roof garden at

the top of the podium in parcel A1 to reduce the heat island effect. In addition to the

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ground level and podium garden spaces, the design incorporates sky gardens that wind

their way up the faade, bringing the green all the way up the tower.

As one of the tallest structures in the world to date (ranked as the sixth tallest

building in the world at the time of its completion by the CTBUH) and being constructed

in a seismic region, enhanced design measures and performance-based evaluations

were utilized in order to obtain seismic review approval for the main tower. The critical

parts of the lateral system were designed for earthquake forces between two and six

times more than typically required by Chinese code. Additionally, a full 3-Dimensional

Non-Linear Elasto-Plastic analysis for a 2,500-year earthquake was completed to

determine the structural response and serviceability. A multi-stage axial shortening,

creep and shrinkage analysis was also performed to evaluate the long-term load sharing

between the central core and the perimeter of the Tower through the outrigger truss

system.

The tower features a unique faade system, rather than a typical flush-glass

curtain wall system; it is composed of offset modular panels that protrude in plan to

create a distinctive texture to the buildings elevations. Each curtain wall unit is a triangle

in plan and shifts a half module between each two floors. It creates a scaled effect and

has a very unique visual appeal in catching the light and reflections of the city. The small

edge of the triangle unit is a fixed perforated metal panel with a hidden operable panel

behind it for natural ventilation and smoke exhaust. This will help to reduce mechanical

ventilation energy usage during some transitional seasons. The long edge of each

triangle unit consists of a high performance insulated low-E glass panel, to help to cut

down the heat gain through the building faade.

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 The office tower is served by floor-by-floor, variable volume, supply air handling

units with variable speed drive. Four pipe fan coil units are provided for hotel guest

rooms. Gas fired steam boilers and chillers, and associated water pumps are located on

the first basement level. Gas service is brought into the building for the boilers and for

kitchens. The fire protection system for the building consists of a zoned combination

automatic sprinkler and standpipe system in accordance with regulatory requirements for

a fully sprinklered high-rise building in China.

The office tower is served by two banks of seven elevators, one bank for the low-

rise office levels, and one for the high-rise office levels. Two service elevators are

designated as fire elevators and serve all floors of the office tower (three separate

service elevators will serve all floors of the hotel). The hotel portion of the main tower

will be served by three express passenger elevators from the ground floor entrance

lobby to the level 36 sky lobby, where five local passenger lifts will take guests up to the

highest hotel level on 65.

Figure 4.0 Poly Real Estate Headquarters

Source: www.som.com

This striking mixed-use development is located in Guangzhou, an industrial city

along the Pearl River. Sited within a new commercial district, the complex consists of two

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office towers; each coupled with a podium that houses exhibition and retail space and a

below-grade expo hall and trade center.

The energy-efficient towers are defined by their expressed structure and offset

cores. The north-facing facades feature floor-to-ceiling glass, while on the south, an

exposed structural framework serves as a shading device. The buildings further achieve

sustainability through natural ventilation, floor-by-floor mechanical systems, under-floor

air distribution, shaded outdoor space, and green roofs.

Because the Pearl River Delta has always been a dynamic nexus of trade in

China, views of the water were essential to the design of the complex. Thanks to

innovative structural spines and double-lattice braces, the offset cores are light and

transparent, allowing a high degree of openness. An abstracted Chinese garden, filled

with local vegetation and organized around water elements, occupies the central space

between the towers. Composed of two striking white towers with offset cores, Poly Real

Estate Headquarters is an office and retail development located in Chinas Pearl River

Delta. The towers design and engineering intelligently respond to the local climate, in

addition to yielding a distinctive landmark for the industrial city of Guangzhou.

Each tower features lateral X-bracing on the south faade that not only provides

structural support, but also shields the interiors from direct sunlight. On the north, the

towers are defined by floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by vertical fins. The structural frame

is designed to decrease solar gain by nearly 50 percent. It also significantly reduced

construction costs, as it required 15 percent less steel than a standard structural frame.

Inside the towers, slender 15-meter floor plates allow daylight to bathe the

column-free space, decreasing the need for artificial lighting. Under-floor systems take

advantage of natural convection to supply fresh air. Halfway up both towers, a three-

story terrace serves as a wind-relieving portal, reducing loads by allowing wind to pass

through the building.

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 Figure 5.0 Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Source: en.wikipedia.org

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (17 acres) is a nonprofit botanical

garden and nature preserve located on the 4 mile scenic route off of Route 19 at 27-717

Old Mmalahoa Highway, Ppa'ikou, Hawaii (island), Hawaii. It is open daily except

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. An admission fee is charged to the

general public, those with a military I.D. are admitted free of charge.

The garden is located in a scenic valley opening out to Onomea Bay, and

features streams, waterfalls and a boardwalk along the ocean. It was created by Dan J.

Lutkenhouse, who purchased the property in 1977 and began to develop it as a

botanical garden. It opened to the public in 1984, and was donated by the Lutkenhouses

to a nonprofit trust in 1995.

Today the garden contains over 2,000 plant species, representing more than

125 families and 750 genera, with good collections of palms (nearly

200 species), heliconias (more than 80 species), and bromeliads (more than

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80 species). Some of the garden's mango and coconut palm trees are over 100 years

old.

2.2 Local Researches

Figure 6.0 Zuellig Building

Source: www.archdaily.com
The Zuellig Building combines a commitment to environmental responsibility

with state-of-the-art infrastructure and superb finishes offering tenants a prime-grade

workplace of a quality unmatched in the office market of Metro Manila.

The building stands on an 8,285 sq.m. property. The site is easily accessible from

all directions and is pedestrian-friendly. The building gains its identity from the ceramic

frit pattern of the glass curtain wall. Inspired by bamboo and flowing water, the distinctive

all-glass facade lends reference to vernacular and organic motifs and serves to

supplement the shading capabilities of the building envelope. The large double-paned

glass panels with low emissivity (Low-E) coating minimize solar heat gain and energy

loss while maximizing the penetration of light.

SOM recently shared with us their new tower located in Manilas Makati Central

Business District that has been shortlisted for a 2012 MIPIM Asia award. Rising 33

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stories to height of 160 meters, the Zuellig Building is the first premium office tower in

the Philippines to be erected since 2000. It is also the first building in Makati that has

been pre-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at the LEED Gold level,

and is expected to achieve LEED Platinum certification by September 2013. More details

after the break.

Housing nearly 65,000 square meters of Class-A office space and 2000 square

meters of retail space, the highly desirable location at its prominent intersection is

intended to accommodate future development. The overall form of the building was

derived from the geometry of the site that is bound by Makati Avenue and Paseo de

Roxas. The fan-shaped floor plates taper towards the southern face which allows the

buildings facades to be set orthogonally to the east and west property lines while also

directly engaging the fabric of the city in those directions.

Each floor plate offers between 1,870 and 1,945 square meters of leasable office

space per floor with a column-free layout that provides maximum efficiency and flexibility.

A raised floor system at all levels allows modular office layout modifications and conduits

to facilitate upgrades in computer and communications technologies. A double-height

open-air terrace on the 30th floor provides outdoor gathering space for tenants and

visitors. A low-rise pavilion attached to the tower houses two street-level retail lots, a

food court, and an executive lounge containing a restaurant and meeting rooms. Open

air terraces provide views to the Ayala Triangle Park and Urdaneta Village. The

signature curtain wall glazing system employed utilizes a ceramic frit pattern for its

distinctive exterior aesthetic. The dual pane low-e glazing in conjunction with the fritting

ensures minimal solar gain and energy loss whilst simultaneously flooding 90% of the

interior office space with natural daylight. The integral frit pattern takes inspiration from

local organic motifs while reinforcing the vertical aspect of the tower. A smart building

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control system that utilizes sensor controlled lighting systems in combination with

efficient HVAC systems has helped to reduce the buildings overall energy consumption

by 15% when compared to conventional office towers. Grey water recycling and

rainwater collection are projected to save nearly 29 million liters of water annually.

Figure 7.0 Magnolia Town Center

Source: www.robinsonsresidences.com/

The Magnolia Town Center received a 5-star commendation for Best Mixed-Use

Development in the Philippines at the 2013 International Property Awards for Asia Pacific

held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last May 9 to 10, 2013. The development is a 5-hectare

property comprised of the Robinsons Magnolia Mall and The Magnolia Residences in

New Manila, Quezon City. Both the mall and 4-tower residential Condominium

development have received outstanding feedback from the market from the time they

were launched. The Magnolia Town Center was successful in introducing a new

component within the New Manila neighborhood while still preserving memories from the

cherished Magnolia Ice Cream House that used to stand on the same property.

The International Property Awards were established 1995 in the United Kingdom

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to recognize the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of

the property and real estate industry. An International Property Award is a premier and

world-renowned mark of excellence for a developments design quality, construction,

presentation, interiors, architecture and marketing.

In 2008, the regional Property Awards were established in Asia Pacific, America,

and Europe to recognize and reward companies who excel in their field. Entries to the

International Property Awards undergo the review and scrutiny of a panel of expert

judges from all over the world, covering the whole range of property disciplines.

The Magnolia Town Square is envisioned to be a self-contained development composed

of a residential area and a mall. Now you can enjoy all the conveniences of an urban

lifestyle right where you live.

For this five-hectare development, Robinsons Land chose a master plan that

creates a highly-integrated and ecologically sound environment aimed at creating a

better quality of life.

Figure 8.0 2301 CIVIC PLACE

Source: www.allaboutcondo.com

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 2301 Civic Place is a 12-Storey Commercial/ Office Condominium designed with

small office units that have the convenience of residential units like individual toilets and

bathrooms and provision for pantry. The ground floor is provided for commercial/retail

outlet and the four podiums are committed for parking and seven levels are used as

flexible office studios. Aside from the units the architectural and interiors of the place was

designed to provide a supple efficient workplace that goes beyond traditional office

spaces.

2301 Civic Place is located at the heart of Filinvest Corporate City, Southern

Metro Manilas premier satellite city. It is at the center of culture and commerce, fronting

the citys main commercial hub. It is the most coveted area that enjoys the highest

property appreciation.

Amenities facilities of the 2301 Civic place includes the 24/7 security center in the

area, the passenger elevator/service provides a convenient mobility for the residents, the

integrated multi-level parking spaces provides the residents the security and protection

of their cars, the connection of the internet is not a problem because there is a provision

for the cable, television and internet connection, the standby generators are on their

selected places, there is also an individual pigeon holes for the snail mail, water

shortage is not a problem because the underground and overhead water storage tanks

is always available for the residents in the building. Other amenities and facilities can be

found on the building send they can use and enjoy. Civic Place also gives a ready

market to base with government and private establishments and transport terminal within

the walking distance.

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 Figure 9.0 HIDDEN GARDEN
Source: www.hiddengardenvigan.com.ph

Vigan brings images of antiquated houses, cobbled narrow streets, calessas and

friendly faces peering out of large windows, a place where "time stood still". A living

museum as they say. Yet despite of all the romantic images this place provokes, much is

still unfamiliar about the historic Vigan

No one would anticipate that a beautiful garden is located at the heart of Vigan

City, where tourists keep on discovering and kept amazed.

More than the beautiful garden and superb potteries, HIDDEN GARDEN of

VIGAN is the place where Filipino hospitality is felt.

They not only look very attractive and create a more pleasant environment for the

visitors but also act as natural filters. This is what makes HIDDEN GARDEN of VIGAN

special.

2.3 Foreign Studies

Critical Analysis of Vertical Mixed Use Development

According to the study of Athula Amarasekera:

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 As we have seen post modem mixed-use contradicts with Corbusian or post

corbusian zoning in urban planning. The world to a certain extent will still continue to

need heavy industry that is polluting- chemically, acoustically, visually etc.-, large in scale

and generating traffic of a heavy nature. Yet, with increasing efficiency of industry -e.g. -

in the age of electronics with manufacturing being made small and clean -increased

sophistication leads us to two possibilities.

1. Possibilities for larger numbers to live closer to their work places

- Literally over the shop -and the increased possibility of integrating manufacturing within

the city's urban spaces.

2. Increased use of the home as an office as well as pooling of resources to run offices

from outside city spaces.

The above brings two scenarios into consideration,

a. Increased reliance of the home for living and work -main s. the home is

considered more attractive as a living and working pace, increased

attention to child rearing. Partly due to the attractiveness of Suburban

homes.
b. If the home is going to be increasingly used as the work place as well

the need to match at least partially the attractive environmental

qualities of suburban dwellings in a city environment.

In high rise buildings. The primacy of socio-cultural factors can also be seen

clearly. We can trace historically back to the work of gothic renaissance etc. The recent

tendency in the United States to design housing estates and new towns around

recreational facilities is a striking reflection of an old ideal in a new guise

Perfect envirionopolis" is ever unlikely to happen. Firstly, consideration be given

to redevelopment against development which minimizes environmental pollution. On the

other hand, stricter guidelines will also mean out pricing the urban product or significant

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reduction in affordability. The urban form of Hong Kong is a result strongly of the

restrictive land policy, natural topography, high PAR, resulting in limiting of the urban

sprawl to the centers out of the transportation or industrial hub. As discussed, the

resultant environmental qualities especially of high rise residential neighborhoods are of

unsatisfactory quality though other advantages are gained by high rise vertical mixed

use development. As any development, therefore choice of vertical mixed use

development is a question of trade ofs which has to be measured, analyzed, mitigated

and finally accepted when selecting a project for implementation.

CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre

Hyderabad, the city of architecture & pearls, now boasts of one of the greenest

buildings in the world. CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII Godrej GBC),

cozily nestled close to Shilparamam, is the first LEED Platinum rated green building in

India. The building is a perfect blend of Indias rich architectural splendor and

technological innovations, incorporating traditional concepts into modern and

contemporary architecture. Extensive energy simulation exercises were undertaken to

orient the building in such a way that minimizes the heat ingress while allowing natural

daylight to penetrate abundantly. The building incorporates several world-class energy

and environment friendly features, including solar PV systems, indoor air quality

monitoring, a high efficiency HVAC system, a passive cooling system using wind towers,

high performance glass, aesthetic roof gardens, rain water harvesting, root zone

treatment system, etc. The extensive landscape is also home to varieties of trees, most

of which are native and adaptive to local climatic conditions. The green building boasts a

50% saving in overall energy consumption, 35 % reduction in potable water consumption

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and usage of 80% of recycled / recyclable material. Most importantly, the building has

enabled the widespread green building movement in India. Green features and

sustainable technologies Energy Efficiency State-of-the- art Building Management

Systems (BMS) were installed for real-time monitoring of energy consumption. The use

of aerated concrete blocks for facades reduces the load on air-conditioning by 15-20%.

Double-glazed units with argon gas filling between the glass panes enhance the

thermal properties. Zero Water Discharge Building All of the wastewater, including grey

and black water, generated in the building is treated biologically through a process called

the Root Zone Treatment System. The outlet-treated water meets the Central Pollution

Control Board (CPCB) norms. The treated water is used for landscaping Minimum

Disturbance to the Site The building design was conceived to have minimum disturbance

to the surrounding ecological environment. The disturbance to the site was limited within

40 feet from the building footprint during the construction phase. This has preserved the

majority of the existing flora and fauna and natural microbiological organism around the

building. Extensive erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent topsoil

erosion have also been taken at the site during construction. Materials and Resources

80% of the materials used in the building are sourced within 500 miles from the project

site. Most of the construction material also uses post-consumer and industrial waste as a

raw material during the manufacturing process. Fly-ash based bricks, glass, aluminum,

and ceramic tiles, which contain consumer and industrial waste, are used in constructing

the building to encourage the usage of recycled content. Office furniture is made of

bagasse based composite wood. More than 50% of the construction waste is recycled

within the building or sent to other sites and diverted from landfills. Renewable Energy

20% of the building energy requirements are catered to by solar photovoltaics. The solar

PV has an installed capacity of 23.5 kW. Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality is

continuously monitored and a minimum fresh air is pumped into the conditioned spaces

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at all times. Fresh air is also drawn into the building through wind towers. The use of low

volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and coatings, adhesives, sealants, and carpets

also helps to improve indoor air quality. Other Notable Green Features

Fenestration maximized on the north orientation

Rain water harvesting

Water-less urinals in mens restroom

Water-efficient fixtures: ultra-low and low-flow flush fixtures

Water-cooled scroll chiller

HFC-based refrigerant in chillers

Secondary chilled water pumps installed with variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Energy-efficient lighting systems through compact fluorescent light bulbs

(CFLs)

Roof garden covering 60% of building

Large vegetative open spaces

Swales for storm water collection

Maximum day lighting

Operable windows and lighting controls for better day lighting and views

Electric vehicle for staff use

Shaded carpark Cost and Benefits This was the first green building in the

country. Hence, the incremental cost was 18% higher. However, green buildings coming

up now are being delivered at an incremental cost of 6-8%. The initial incremental cost

gets paid back in 3 to 4 years. Benefits achieved so far:

Over 120,000 kWh of energy savings per year as compared to an ASHRAE

90.1 base case

Potable water savings to tune of 20-30% vis--vis conventional building

Excellent indoor air quality

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 100%-day lighting (Artificial lights are switched on just before dusk)

Higher productivity of occupants

TIANJIN CTF FINANCE CENTRE

The design for the Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Binhai Centre uses undulating curves

to subtly express three programmatic elements while presenting a bold monolithic

expression on the skyline. The 530-meter-tall skyscraper will house offices, 300 service

apartments, and a five-star, 350-room hotel. The tower will be a striking new landmark in

the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), located just outside

Tianjin.

The gently curving glass skin conceals eight sloping columns that lie behind the

primary bends of the elevation and increase the structures stiffness in response to

seismic concerns. Strategically placed, multistory wind vents combined with the tower's

aerodynamic shape reduce vortex shedding, which in turn dramatically minimizes wind

forces.

The 389,980-square-meter project has been designed to LEED Gold standards.

Sustainable strategies include a high-performance envelope, optimized daylighting, and

green landscaping.

2.4 Local Studies

Grand Hyatt Metrocenter

The proposed Metrocenter is a 66storey 226m tall tower with GFA of

100,000m. Grand Hyatt hotel with a high-end residential and office tower adopts Arup

patented Damped Outrigger System.

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 Located in the Business District of Taguig city in the Philippines, the Grand Hyatt

Metrocenter will be the tallest and biggest mixed use building in the

country. Arup is providing structural, wind and seismic engineering services for the

building.

The building employs Arup's Damped Outrigger System which reduces wind or

earthquake induced sway vibrations in tall buildings.

The system provides high levels of damping, or energy absorption, within a

buildings structure by incorporating components similar to the shock

absorbers in a car. The concrete outrigger walls are built into the Hyatt's two mechanical

floors in order to optimize structural size and leave more space for aesthetic design.

Compared to conventional designs, the system requires significantly less

concrete and reinforcement steel which greatly reduces material and construction costs.

Arup's damper system also saved the client costs during the operational period,

as our dampers do not require a power supply, unlike conventional dampers which

require a motor with ultra-reliable backup power supplies. Additionally, Arup's dampers

need minimal maintenance during the lifetime of building.

THE CURVE TOWER

Tapering as it rises to a height of 137 meters; the Curve Tower will be a striking

new landmark for greater Manila and beacon of the growing Fort Bonifacio business

district. The 32-story tower demands attention for its bold expression, in which taut and

textured curtain walls unify street front retail, five levels of above-grade parking, and

25,108 square meters of office space into a singular architectural form.

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 Users enter the Curve through a sophisticated lobby, which opens dramatically to

the capital city on three sides, or via a covered arcade that offers through-block, shaded

access to the lobby and adjacent shops. Parking entrance ramps are organized to

optimize retail and lobby experiences, and above-grade parking is concealed from public

view by an east-facing ventilation wall that will be illuminated dramatically at night.

The Curve incorporates both active sustainability technologies and passive

energy-saving strategies to achieve LEED Gold certification and outperform ASHRAE

90.1-2007 by 18 percent. Such measures include low-iron insulated glazing units and

low-emissivity materials, high-efficiency LED lighting, reduced water consumption, and

rain harvesting. The building will also offer several amenities to encourage alternative

means of transportation, including secure bicycle storage area with showers and

changing rooms, as well as reserved carpool-only parking.

ARTHALAND CENTURY PACIFIC TOWER

Imagined as the new jewel of the Fort Bonifacio Business District, located

southeast of Manila's city center, ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower will serve as the

benchmark for commercial development in the area. At 31 stories, the building provides

21 floors of office space, including two tall executive floors, a large public lobby, a public

cafeteria, and a multilevel parking facility that extends above and below ground. The

tower also features a rooftop garden terrace, offering panoramic views of Fort Bonifacio.

Designed to be fully transparent to the outside, the lobby features full-height,

ultra-clear glass on three sides, while a marble floor and walnut wood ceiling add texture

and warmth to the interior. The uniquely detailed facade system of overlapping glass

conceals the podium-level parking facility and gradually changes in appearance with the

building's height. The design provides optimal solar control, allowing for additional

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shading to the south and west. The project incorporates additional technologies

designed to maximize energy efficiencyhigh-performing insulated glazing units with a

low-e coating and frit pattern allow for a reduction in both lighting and cooling costs.

Rainwater collection and low-flow fixtures also contribute to the buildings LEED Gold

status and BERDE certification (a green building rating system in the Philippines).

The office space provides maximum efficiency and flexibility, allowing for multiple

types of occupancy. The core is situated at the building's rear, which opens up the office

floors to maximum sunlight and uninterrupted 270-degree views. The project also

supports alternative forms of transportation by providing a maximum number of parking

spots for energy-efficient vehicles, integrated bicycle storage, and access to public

transportation and bicycle networks.

2.5 Synthesis

A well designed mixed-use development of more than one building also tends

itself to place making, the art of creating a real sense of place specific to a site or

community. It was given a boost by the emergence of the broader concept of urbanism.

The related literature and studies share valuable theories, concepts and trends

that serve a big help to the researchers in designing the flow of the study. The point of

view of the authors and writers were seemingly reflecting that of researchers. The

literature also helps the researchers develop deeper insights regarding emergency

response to disaster and its relation to the knowledge of the respondents. The ideas

brought about by different authors and writers supplemented the data in this study to

further enhance its contents. In addition, the related literature and studies gave the

researchers a wider sense of perspective in its conduct.

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 The mixed-use tower for central district of Kuala Lumpur is comparable to the

study as they are similar that the project introduces holistic approach to merging

environments and structural consideration. They are both composed of office, hotel and

residential programs.

Zifeng Tower is a potential new landmark and doesnt stream roll older parts of

the location. The building makes visual, physical and mental connections with the city.

By connecting the tower to the landscape and thus incorporating it to the city, the project

provides a landmark with a thoughtful attention detail. Relating it to the study, this

development will be the best example in incorporating nature and connecting the global

city.

Poly Real Estate Headquarters (PREH) is a striking mixed-use development.

PREH and the study are both energy efficient and achieve sustainability through natural

ventilation, floor by floor mechanical systems, under floor air distribution, shaded outdoor

space and green roofs.

Like the New York Botanical Garden, the study will also represent the different

families and various genera of the plants. It will showcase the native plants in North

Luzon, particularly in Clark, Pampanga.

Technology, green architecture and sustainability are the similarities of Zuellig

Building and the study. Unlike Zuellig which is intended for office purpose only, the study

caters mixed-use function.

The Magnolia Town Center received a 5-star commendation for best mixed-use

development in the Philippines. It is a master planned development that creates a highly-

integrated and ecologically sound environment aimed at creating a better quality of life

which would be a spur to the study.

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 The composition of the Civic place and the study are common in some spaces it

would help the study a lot in terms of consideration and how to handle marketing

opportunities along the vicinity

Hidden Garden in Vigan will take part in the conceptual frameworks of botanical

garden in the study as they are both intended to attract and create a more pleasant

environment for the users but also act as natural filters.

The study of the Grand Hyatt Metrocenter composed of residential and office is

similar as the topic of the research. Even the botanical garden is not present on GHM

study.

Curve Tower and the study incorporates both active sustainability technologies

and passive energy-saving strategies.

Arthaland Century Pacific study on the other hand relates to its design efficiency

and flexibility. The technology included on the study reflects the researchers vision for

the proposal.

From an economic development perspective, having residents and workers in the

same area creates activity and vitality via increased foot traffic, not just during the day,

but also in the evenings. Office and retail spaces draw visitors during the day, while

residential, restaurant and entertainment spaces create a livelier experience in the

evenings. Mixed-use development offers numerous advantages for the developer.

The related studies are useful tools in conceptualizing and analyzing the proposed

Smart Building. It broadens the researchers perspective, standard, knowledge and

considerations to make the study successful.

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