A Proposed Mixed-Income Residential Community

A Study on Biophilic Design with the Application of Davao Citys Urban Morphology

ABSTRACT
The first aim of this study is to offer an innovative, high-quality, sustainable
design and to provide a mix of rental and homeownership opportunities for people at
a range of different income levels to create a truly mixed income community. Another
aim would be to fix the haphazard planning on the mixed sectors of residential
communities, the poor accessibility and zoning errors, the issue of overcrowding,
and health risks that are palpable in most of the existing communities which makes
the former not to be completely liveable. Lastly, is to make the ethnically diverse
residential community to be replicable in Davao City itself.
In order to attain such aims, the proponent will apply the study of Biophilic
design with the application of Davao Citys urban morphology into the proposed
community. The different categories and patterns of Biophilic design will provide the
framework for understanding and enabling thoughtful integration of a rich diversity of
strategies into the proposed community. While comprehending the aspects and
elements of Davao Citys urban morphology will be the manner in determining the
factors in choosing the most suitable site for development.
Such findings will lay out the tools for understanding the design opportunities,
the essence, metrics, strategies and considerations in using each categories and
patterns to effectively enhance the liveability of the proposed community and soon,
of Davao City.

KEYWORDS: Mixed-Income Residential Community; Biophilic Design; Urban

Morphology; Liveability

Butas, Gimelle M.
June 13, 2016 10:00 AM