EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED DISCIPLINE

ECO-HOUSE: A SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE

In Tacloban City

A thesis proposal submitted in partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the degree of the
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Osorio, Christian Thaddeus S.

BSAR-5B

March 2021
EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED DISCIPLINE
Architecture Department

This thesis proposal entitled, Eco-House: A Sustainable Design in a

Residential Structure, prepared and submitted by Osorio, Christian Thaddeus S. of
BSAR-5B, has been approved to proceed to research proper and thesis-writing phase.

Archt. Dianne Angelynne Lim-So

Class and Thesis Adviser

Table of Contents
Part 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................1

1.1 Statement of the Problem.........................................................................................2

1.2 Objective of the Study..............................................................................................5

1.3 Significance of the Study..........................................................................................6

1.4 Significance of the Project........................................................................................7

1.5 Scope and Delimitation of the study.........................................................................8

II. Review of Related Literature......................................................................................9

Part III. METHODOLOGY...............................................................................................18

3.1 Research Design....................................................................................................18

3.2 Data Collection Method & Research Instruments..................................................18

List of References...........................................................................................................21

Appendix A: Interview Schedule for the Household Members........................................25

Appendix B. Table or Matrix for the Interview Data.........................................................26

Part 1 Introduction

Shelter is one of the fundamental and essential needs of every human

being, it protects people from natural hazards such as cold, heat, storm, etc. It offers

enhanced safety, it gives protection to the household against criminal, and animal

attacks, it offers security and privacy 1. And according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 2,

shelter is one of the requirements in addressing human physiological needs along with

the need of food, drink, clothing, warmth, sex, and sleep. According to his hierarchical

theory, meeting these needs is the most important in human lives. If these needs are

not met, the individual may not feel motivated to move towards self-actualization. 3 There

is no wonder why human civilization never ceases to study architecture because it

wants to create a place that satisfies their needs and expresses their character that

enriches their life and this place is called home.4

1
From “7 Basic Human Needs According to Maslow” by Mike T., May 4, 2017 (Retrieved December 15,
2020, from https://survivalreport.org/basic-human-needs/)

2
From “Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs” By Saul McLeod, updated March 20, 2020 (Retrieved December
15, 2020, from https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
3
From “5 Kinds of Human Needs: Suggested by Abraham Maslow (With Diagram)" shared article by
Smriti Chand, (Retrieved December 15, 2020, from https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/humans/5-kinds-of-
human-needs-suggested-by-abraham-maslow-with-diagram/25790)

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From “Architecture and Civilization” by Dr. Wagih Fawzi Youssef (Retrieved December 15, 2020, from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275971843_Architecture_and_Civilization)

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1.1 Statement of the Problem

A home is a place where one can embody how people live and see

themselves. It is a place where one can enjoy both the simplest and grandest gestures

of life. A home is a place where an individual may find comfort, it is a place of sanctuary,

it is cozy, and it is a refuge from the world 5. It is not just a house with four walls with a

grandeur decoration, but a home is the basic foundation of an individual. It is the heart

of a house.

There is no such thing as a perfect house, hence the study is needed to

improve it that it may become a healthy and safe home environment 6where the

household can live comfortably and peacefully. Thus, the researcher conducted his

initial examination inside and outside of the house of Osorio family but within the

property line only. And the researcher also included in his examination the present

problems in the immediate surroundings as well as in the community based on the

experience and knowledge of each household member.

After the initial examination of the house, the researcher found out that

the built-in structure is partially finished and is fairly acceptable for usual living.

According to the household members, the unfinished house gave birth to many different

problems particularly within the house such as the unusual location of the main door,

the poor ventilation of the bedrooms, an impractical orientation of the kitchen and living

5
From “What Makes a House a Home?" by Kate Rikey. January 21, 2010 (Retrieved Dec. 15, 2020, from
https://centsationalstyle.com/2010/01/what-makes-a-house-a-home/)

6
From “Home sweet home? Home physical environment and inflammation in children” by Kammi K.
Schmeer* and Aimee J. Yoon (Retrieved December 15, 2020, from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5116303/)

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area, the gloomy ambiance of the house, the leakage of water on some areas

specifically on the roof.

In the yard, the major problem is the clogged drainage system, while

considering minor problems as the lack of a ramp, lack of vegetation, and then a space

that is left bare and unused. In addition to the previous concerns, is that the houses of

the neighborhood is just adjacent to each other. And the noisy children going to and fro

the street because of the lack of children’s playground and lack of proper sidewalk.

Finally, the common problem among the members of the community is the irregular

supply of water.

The present problems mentioned above could highly affect the residents

from living with ease, as well as the surrounding environment. These present problems

of the structure generate a high demand for artificial ventilation, because of this the

energy bill is high. The health of the family is also at risk because of the poor

environment of the house and even some of the family members will no longer enjoy the

grandeur of their home.

A good house is a home that is sustainable that has the least negative

impact on the environment7. It must be designed in a way that can help the end-user

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From: Sustainable House Design 21 Ideas by Fontan, Jorge Aug 7, 2016 (Retrieved January 20, 2021
from https://fontanarchitecture.com/sustainable-house-design-21-ideas/

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live happily and comfortably. It should be airy and well-ventilated and the design of the

interiors should be ergonomic8.

As urban farming grows in popularity and practicality, techniques like

aquaponics become more important to help sustainably ensure food security. 9 It

provides an option for self-sustained design of a single family home. This type of

development will present a new way of living for families who are interested in providing

a healthier lifestyle for themselves and a greener future for their children. 10

Therefore, to address the current problem of the house discuss herein, the

researcher will exploit the opportunities of the sustainable design which is more onto
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passive concept that could offer a better home environment. This study is proposing a

residential house in a concept of sustainable eco-house with Aquaponics, which is a

combination of eco house and aquaponics, where eco-house is designed to use

minimal energy and/or replaces the ecology lost when the house is built through, for

instance, including a green roof. 12 While Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture,

8
From The Top 7 Qualities of an Ideal House Built by The Good Real Estate Developers March 2018 by
Eden Group (Retrieved January 20,2021 from https://www.edengroup.in/blog/the-top-7-qualities-of-an-
ideal-house-built-by-the-good-real-estate-developers/

9
From Aquaponics | Sustainable Urban Farming by Samanta Oon June 06, 2020 (Retieved March 24,
2021 from https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/aquaponics-sustainable-urban-farming)
10
From Architecture + Aquaponics: cookie cutter homes of the future by Gina Yuriko Takashi December
2013 (Retrieved from https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/handle/10125/45644)

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From The Passive House - definition by Theumer, Susanne, April 2018 (Retrieved January 21, 2021
from https://passipedia.org/basics/the_passive_house_-_definition)

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From “What is an Eco Home? By Tim Pullen, June 03, 2020 (Retrieved Dec. 21, 2020, from
https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/what-is-an-eco-home)

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which is growing fish and other aquatic animals, and hydroponics which is growing

plants without soil.13 It will serve as a contemporary residential place of the sustainable

house to promote a healthy and safe home environment where the individual user could

express their character to motivate them to move towards self-actualization. Moreover,

it will have the potential in advocating urban farming within the community, and

consequently the entire city.

1.2 Objective of the Study

The main objective of this study is to develop the plan and design of a

sustainable eco-house with Aquaponics that will offer quality, healthy and safe home

environment.

The specific objective of the study is as follows:

1. To further determine the specific problems of the house of the

residence within and outside of the structure

2. To determine the space requirements of its household member

3. To identify the different approach in passive ventilation for a

sustainable eco-house

4. To determine strategies and method in designing a sustainable

house

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From “What is Aquaponics and How Does It Work? By Darren North, may 30,2016 (Retrieved
December 21,2020 from https://www.permaculturenews.org/2016/05/30/what-is-aquaponics-and-how-
does-it-work/#:~:text=Aquaponics%20is%20a%20combination%20of,aquatic%20animals'%20discharge
%20or%20waste.

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5. To determine the methods of installing aquaponics in residential

structure

6. To cite the laws and codes, design standards, and other

considerations in designing a house

1.3 Significance of the Study

This proposed study will provide information and knowledge on

architecture for passive ventilation, sustainable eco-house, and Aquaponics.

Correspondingly this study shall be beneficial to the following:

To the Architects. This study will serve as a reference for the design

planning and consideration of a sustainable house. It will provide

information on the standards and guidelines of designing sustainable eco-

house, as well as design ideas for urban farming in the community.

To the Residents. This proposed project will serve as an actual reference

for their future house, a healthy and safe home environment. It will provide

ideas on sustainable eco-house.

To the Researchers. This will serve as a reference for their related

studies.

To the Architecture Students. This study will provide necessary

information for designing and planning sustainable residences.

To the Families. This will provide them an enhanced knowledge of

sustainable architecture and Aquaponics.

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1.4 Significance of the Project

The proposed project will serve as a prototype for design enthusiasts who

are into sustainable design approach and adapting farming into a city in residential

structure. The study will also provide a different living experience to the end-user

through indulging in the benefits of passive ventilation as well as taking a thrill to farm

within the house parameter through aquaponics. Also, the proposed project will be

beneficial to the neighbors, community, as well as to the city. Correspondingly this study

shall be beneficial to the following:

To the Residents. This project will be an actual eco-house of the family

with an Aquaponics feature that promotes urban farming

To the neighbors and community. The sustainable eco-house will serve

as a model of energy sufficient, maximizing passive ventilation in the

design and as well as bringing agriculture into residential areas in an

urban city.

To the Researchers. The project will be an archetype for referencing of

alike projects.

To the Architects. This project will be a prototype of an eco-house, that

could help them in designing a sustainable residential project.

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1.5 Scope and Delimitation of the study

This study will focus on developing a plan and design of a residential house in a

concept of sustainable eco-house with aquaponics as a solution to the current problem

of the house of the family of the researcher. The study will consider the household

member's preference of a house design and environment.

The researcher will focus mainly on application of sustainable design on house

structure to enhanced the home environment. The household members will be the direct

respondent to the interview questionnaire of this research.

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II. Review of Related Literature

Eco house: A Design Guide by Sue Roaf, Susan Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie

Thomas (August 2007)

Eco house is an exciting and timely text that tells you how to design low-

energy, environmentally friendly buildings today. It also provides the foundations for

building design in a warming world and stepping stones towards the zero-carbon

emission buildings of tomorrow.

Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of

energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures, and techniques that lie

behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case-study Roaf guide

the reader through the ideas for energy-efficient design or 'eco design'.

This guide to the Eco house also explores 21 case-studies from around

the world, from Norway and Sweden to India and Japan, Argentina, and Mexico.

Chapters by Christopher Day, Katerine Bohn, and Andre Viljoen on ecological building

materials and methods and a contribution by Robert and Brenda Vale - all experts in

this field.

This book will be used as a guide in designing an ecohouse. The proposed

study will adopt the techniques, methods, and materials needed in constructing a

sustainable house that produces less energy and is helpful to the environment.

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Traditional courtyard houses as a model for sustainable design: A case study on

BWhs mesoclimate of Iran by Farzaneh Soflaei, Mehdi Shokouhian, Amir Soflaei

(2017)

This article is aimed to investigate the concept of Iranian traditional

courtyards, as microclimate modifiers, for sustainable building design in hot-arid

regions. To this end, a quantitative field survey is conducted to analyze various physical

elements including the orientation, dimensions and proportions of enclosed and open

spaces, physical bodies (opaque walls), and transparent surfaces (openings) as well as

natural elements (water and soil) in nine valuable Iranian traditional courtyard houses

from BWhs meso climate.

This will be used as a guide in this proposed study on creating a

microclimate space and the methods of orienting the building on its best orientation will

also be applied in the study.

Bioclimatic Architecture and Cyprus by Petros Lapithis (2018)

“Bioclimatic Architecture and Cyprus” sets out to demonstrate that

bioclimatic architecture is a viable energy-saving concept which can be applied in the

context of Cyprus through both research and hands on examples. A principal aim of the

research revealed in this publication was to develop an understanding of the criteria

needed for an appropriate bioclimatic architecture that is sensitive to both energy use

and climatic conditions.

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This article will be used as a guide in this proposed study in determining

the criteria on how climates affect the home environment and how to apply construct a

solar house which will be used as a means to control energy consumption. And some of

the techniques and method discuss herein will be applied in the proposed eco-house.

35+ Innovative Ways to Build a Sustainable Living House: Article by Rinkesh

Kukreja of Conservative Energy Future (2020)

Sustainable housing makes efficient use of resources and energy with

minimal impacts on the environment. The overriding principle in sustainable housing is

ensuring it promotes a better quality of life and involves less waste, better reliability,

lower life-cycle environmental impacts, less maintenance, and more reuse. These are

some of the ways that are used to make a home more sustainable.

This article can be used in this proposed study as a reference in

designing an eco-house, a sustainable house design that consents less energy.

Natural Ventilation in Buildings: A Design Handbook by Servando Alvarez (1998)

The benefits - environmental, economic, and health - of ventilating

buildings naturally, rather than mechanically, are becoming increasingly recognized.

Approaches can be high- or low-tech but need to be a part of an integrated design

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approach. A range of technical barriers, such as building codes, fire regulations, and

acoustics, also need to be taken into account. This handbook describes the potential of

natural ventilation, its appropriate use, the design and dimensioning methodologies, the

need for an integrated design approach, and how to overcome barriers.

The proposed study will adopt the technique in this handbook in designing

a naturally ventilated sustainable house. The strategy and planning found in this

handbook will become a reference for the proposed study.

Natural Ventilation Approach in Designing Urban Tropical House by Izudinshah

Abd. Wahab, Lokman Hakim Ismail (April 2012)

This study seeks out an acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ) in urban

houses. It is a process of supplying fresh air and removing indoor pollution

concentration. With an increasing awareness of energy-saving lately, people are trying

to rely more on natural ventilation to give better indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

However, due to not much air movement via wind-driven in a high-density urban area,

the stack effect is seeming to be more reliable than cross ventilation. Stack ventilating

phenomenon is generated by the differences of inside and outside air pressure to create

airflow through its uppermost and lowest building openings.

The proposed study will adapt the stack ventilation strategy for designing

an eco-house that would focus on natural ventilation to lessen the energy consumption

of a building and to give better indoor air quality and thermal comfort.

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Chifley Passive House: A Case Study in Energy Efficiency and Comfort by Harley

Truong. Andrew M. Garvie (August 2017)

Numerous mandatory energy efficiency building standards and rating

systems have been developed globally. The International Passive House Standard is a

voluntary alternative, but there is little data on the performance of houses built to this

standard in Australia. One house in suburban Canberra demonstrates that the Passive

House Standard can be used to build high-performance houses with predictable

outcomes. Extreme energy efficiency and occupant comfort were key performance

objectives in building the three-bedroom house. Like most energy efficient housing

projects in Australia, the building was designed to take advantage of solar gain, thermal

mass and cross flow ventilation, but what set this project and all Passive House projects

apart was the careful attention to airtightness, mechanical ventilation, avoidance of

thermal bridging and the use of energy modelling tools at the design stage.

This study will be used as a reference on the standard thermal comfort for

passive house. The methods and strategy in modeling a room to have a better airflow

will be applied in the proposed study eco-house.

Natural Ventilation Strategies for Residential Buildings by Ibrahim Salyani, Assoc.

Prof. Dr. Halil Zaref Alibab (March 2018)

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Natural ventilation, being the most environmentally friendly form of

ventilation is very important in improving thermal comfort and indoor air quality in

buildings. With the advancement in technology, there have been introduced many

mechanical ways of ventilation as well. However, natural ventilation strategies hold

many advantages over such mechanical solutions such as lower initial and maintenance

costs. Due to the hot and humid climate of Famagusta, natural ventilation is, therefore,

an effective way of improving thermal comfort and indoor air quality in residential

buildings. This study aims to determine the most effective means of achieving natural

ventilation and the most ideal orientation for residential buildings in the city of

Famagusta, North Cyprus during the summer and winter periods.

This related study can be used as a reference guide in designing and

planning a naturally ventilated residential house. The different methods of passive

ventilation discussed in this study will be adopted in this proposed study.

A Guide to Natural Ventilation Design: A Component in Creating Leed Application by

C. Don Manuel, (June 2014)

This book is an attempt to combine all the books, literature, researches,

and university masters, theses available for a shortcut fundamental knowledge to

design basic passive or natural ventilation in residential homes. As in-depth studies in

passive design will take years of immense work due to so many variables involved, it

tried to gather just enough information to provide a reader the basic working knowledge

to start designing a simple naturally ventilated project.

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The proposed study will adopt the basic strategy on natural ventilation

found in this book. It will also utilize the fundamental technique in designing a

sustainable residential home with good thermal comfort.

Architecture + Aquaponics: cookie-cutter homes of the future by Gina Takahashi

(December 2013)

This project provides an option for a self-sustained design of a single-

family home that includes a fully integrated aquaponics system. This type of

development will present a new way of living for families who are interested in providing

a healthier lifestyle for themselves and a greener future for their children. Using current

tract homes as a design base to be utilized with aquaponics systems will create

sustainable ways to address the need for a more self-sufficient design. The use of

existing tract housing development will be altered to show how aquaponics can be

integrated with current tract housing designs to improve standard trends.

In developing the design of the proposed eco-house with aquaponics, this

related study provided the self-sustained method of integrating aquaponics in the

proposed sustainable eco-house.

The Urban Aquaculture Manual by Jonathan Woods

Aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. While algae,

submerged plants, and floating plants do a good job of removing fish wastes from a

recirculating aquaculture system, so can lettuce, basil, or any other common vegetables

and herbs. Fish wastes can be treated with a bio filter and then allowed to pass through

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hydroponic troughs, where the roots of cultivated plants can remove the wastes as

fertilizer.

This article can be used as a guide and reference in designing and

planning an aquaponics system in a residential structure.

The Ultimate Aquaponics Beginner’s Guide by Andrew Vergeer (October 2019)

A simple aquaponics system involves growing plants and raising fish with

the help of beneficial bacteria. These components work symbiotically to create an

effective aquaponics system. In aquaponics, the plants are grown in the grow bed, and

fish are placed in the fish tank. The water from the fish tank that contains fish waste is

fed to the grow bed, where billions of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria break the

ammonia down into nitrites and then nitrates. Plants absorb these nitrates and other

nutrients to help them grow. In return, the plants clean and filter the water in the

system. The fresh, clean, and oxygenated water then recirculates back to the fish tank,

where the cycle will begin again.

There are four main types of aquaponics, these are (1) the media-based

aquaponics, the most common Aquaponics system, popular with do-it-yourselves,

backyard home systems, and commercial farms. (2) Raft system, also known as Deep

Water Culture or Floating System, the plants are grown on rafts boards (polystyrene or

foam boards) that float on top of the water in the raft bed. (3) The Nutrient Film

Technique (NFT) in Aquaponics is a method in which the plants are grown in a long

narrow channel. NFT is a hydroponic growing technique adapted to Aquaponics

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because of its simple yet effective design that works well in some environments. And

(4) A hybrid aquaponics system is a combination of multiple types of aquaponics

systems. Most commercial Aquaponics uses a hybrid system because of its efficiency

and great use of space.

This article can be used in this proposed study as a guide in considering

what system of aquaponics to be installed in a proposed residential building. And the

proposed study will also adopt its techniques and method in making aquaponics.

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Part III. METHODOLOGY

This part of the proposal provides information on the research methods to

be used in the study as well as the research instruments and how the data will be

utilized in the design.

3.1 Research Design

This study will employ an interview of family members of the researcher to

know how they feel about the safety and health of their home environment, and field

observation at their surrounding neighbors. In this study, the researcher is also a direct

participant in observing the current status of their home environment as well as to their

neighborhoods.

Hence, this study employs a descriptive research design to offer the

researcher a profile of to be described relevant aspects of the phenomena of interests

from an individual. This research design will enable the researcher to gather data from

the respondents on the current state of their home environment.

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3.2 Data Collection Method & Research Instruments

Data collection methods will focus on qualitative observation and interview

method. The researcher will use observation method as first tool for collecting data and

information before questionnaire design and after the start of the research, too. The

primary data will be collected using field observation, and interview. The researcher will

make more than ten (10) specific observations of his own house, to find deeper

understanding of the home environment. While the interview method will let the

researcher know the in-depth of the present home environment. It will provide

opportunities for refining data collection and examination. Interview method will be used

to cross examine the data obtained from the primary source. While other resources

such as laws and codes and other related study will be gathered through literature

search.

3.3 Methods of Data Utilization Design

Data to be Collected Methods of Data Utilization for Design

1. Present Status of The present status of the current house will be the basis for

the House of the developing an enhanced residential structure. Each identified

researcher specific problem will be addressed in designing a new

architectural plan of a residential building.

2.Space Requirements The space requirement of the household members will be the

of Household Members basis in making a floor plan for the proposed eco-house. Each

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preferred space of the household member will be reflected in the

house plan.

3.Passive Ventilation Passive design strategies will be applied to the house plan, the

approach proper orientation of interior spaces, and the system of passive

cooling ventilation. Other approaches in passive ventilation such

as outdoor noise control, will also be utilized in designing an

outdoor landscape for an eco-house.

4.Sustainable design This feature will be applied to the materials specified in designing

strategy a sustainable house, and the strategy and method to lessen the

green gas house effect. The method in installing green roofing will

be applied to the house plan. And other feature of the sustainable

house such as the sun path will be the guide where to orient a

good location of each room of the house. The cross-ventilation

techniques will be applied on windows and other openings to

utilized the wind for thermal comfort of the interior house.

5.Aquaponics System This feature of farming system will be utilized and reflected in the

house plan. It will be installed on the yard to fully maximized the

lot area. It will also serve as a landscape for the proposed site

plan of the eco-house.

6.Laws and Codes and This will be applied in designing and developing a house plan.

other design standards Every laws and codes and design standards will be reflected in

the house plan such as the standard setback for a residential unit,

the standard grade of ramp, the standard minimum sizes of

habitable room, and etc. will be fully reflected in the house plan of

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the eco-house.

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home/

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APPENDICES

Appendix A: Interview Schedule for the Household Members

1. If you would be asked about your preferences in a house, what type or what kind

of a house design and environment would you like to have?

A. Have you seen a design of a sustainable ecological house with farming

system?

B. Do you like your house to be naturally ventilated or artificially ventilated?

C. Have you ever considered putting up your own farm in your house

premises?

D. How do you think it will help your family in terms of your daily living and/or

expenses?

2. In terms of the structure or design of your present house, do you find any

problems/concerns that you would like to be addressed?

A. What particular part of the house is often the problem?

B. Would it affect the health and safety of your household members?

C. What do you think is the importance of having a well-planned house?

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Appendix B. Table or Matrix for the Interview Data

Household Members(HM)

QUESTIONS

HM 1 HM 2 HM 3 HM 4 HM 5

1. If you would be
asked about your
preferences in a
house, what type
or what kind of a
house design and
environment would
you like to have?

1.1 Have you seen

a design of a
sustainable
ecological house
with farming
system?

1.2 Do you like

your house to be
naturally ventilated
or artificially
ventilated?

1.3 Have you ever

considered putting
up your own farm
in your house
premises?

1.4 How do you

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think it will help
your family in
terms of your daily
living and/or
expenses?

2. In terms of the
structure or design
of your present
house, do you find
any
problems/concern
s that you would
like to be
addressed?

2.1 What particular

part of the house
is often the
problem?

2.2 Would it affect

the health and
safety of your
household
members?

2.3 What do you

think is the
importance of
having a well-
planned house?

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