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| Personal Name | Viray, Jose Gabrielle D. |
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| Resource Title | LUPANG HANDOG: A Resilient Social Housing Integrating Circular Urban Horticultural System and Modular Architecture for the Flood-Prone Lupang Arenda |
| Date Issued | May 2026 |
| Abstract | Lupang Arenda, known for its recurring floods, is a dense community in Taytay, Rizal, formed from the resettled informal settlers from the Pasig River easement. Despite the government’s commitment to provide socialized housing development as a solution, Lupang Arenda remains with inadequate shelters that ensure safety from site vulnerability. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a housing development that not only fulfills its sheltering capabilities but also integrates resilience and sustainability. Hence, this comprehensive design project aimed to make a theoretical step toward creating a holistic model of social housing, particularly for the people of Lupang Arenda. The study sought to develop a resilient and social housing model for Lupang Arenda that acts as a framework for future community-centric urban developments in the country. The study used two primary design approaches: (1) Modular architecture was integrated for cost-efficiency and flexibility, while (2) circular urban horticultural system – as embodied by the existing urban gardening culture of Lupang Arenda – was integrated for socio-economic development, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment. Through a thematic analysis of interviews with the existing residents and professionals from housing agencies, the study determined the residents’ needs and aspirations that were later applied in the design development. Therefore, the community-centered design had communal spaces that Lupang Arenda lacks – like a playground, a park, and a marketplace. An eco park for wetland restoration was also integrated for cost-efficient floodwater management and for the enhancement of Lupang Arenda’s environment and well-being. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Architecture |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Public housing--Taytay (Rizal); Squatter settlements--Taytay (Rizal); Horticulture--Taytay (Rizal); City planning--Taytay (Rizal); Wetland restoration--Taytay (Rizal) |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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