CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION I.

1 Background of the Study Farm villagers protect the environment and ensure their quality of life by working together to build an ecologically friendly community. Villages were a usual form of community for societies that practice subsistence agriculture, and also for some non-agricultural societies (Wikipedia.com). The farm in its proper cultivation, is the foundation of all human prosperity, and from it derived the main wealth of the community (Lewis Falley Allen). Real estate developers can often be a bane to both agriculture and tourism. The transformation of agricultural land into commercial areas and residential resorts has contributed to the decrease in food production, especially of rice, and the dislocation of rural communities. In many cases, displaced farmers end up in urban centers, eking out a living at construction sites, piers and market places, living in sub-human conditions under bridges and city sidewalks. As an agricultural society, this change has brought down the agricultural assets, food sources of the country and also livelihood of our farmers. (According to the Manila Bulletin, Dec., 2010) Our country today is becoming industrial society which most people believe that it is a sign of prosperity. While commercialization is governing and agriculture is declining there might be a tendency of food shortage and increasing of poverty. As solution to the existing problem, Agritecture is aiming for the balance of architectural and agricultural developments. Through a Farm-tourism village, community practices a sustainable living and will promote tourism. Tourist who would come and visit will enjoy their stay at the farm and feel the good ambiance of well preserved nature. I.2 General Objective The main objective of the study is to develop a farm-tourism village promoting the sustainability by the integration of agriculture and architecture through an eco-friendly community. I.3 Specific Objectives To design the first farm-tourism village in the Municipality of Tubungan through the sustainable integration of agriculture and architecture. To design an agricultural farm-tourism village utilizing indigenous/organic materials through design innovations. To make use of the Agricultural assets of Tubungan, Iloilo in developing the farm landscape of the village for the purpose of beautification, production and tourist destination. To provide a place for the promotion and exhibition of agricultural products and assets found in the municipality of Tubungan and provide job opportunities for the locals. I.4 Significance of the Study This study is significant in: Developing architectural styles, landscapes and structures to an under developed farmland to enhance its capacity to become a tourism village while preserving its natural assets. Agricultural landscapes and indigenous materials which can be found abundantly in the community and proper waste segregation will also observe. Promoting the agricultural community of our country especially the agricultural town of Tubungan. This will serve as a paradigm of encouragement for us to live in pollution less,

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ecologically balanced environment. This is also a tribute to our dear farmers who work and contributed a lot for the development of our economy. Source of reference for the students and researchers who may use this in further researches. I.5 Scope and Limitation The scope of the study contains the analysis of the site features and develops them into a tourism village with innovative and organic design with the application of sustainable architecture. The analysis will include rigid data gatherings, case studies, assessment of site situation relative to the study and architectural translations based on the gathered information and conducted studies. Design considerations are evaluated to conform and respond to the present scenarios of the environment of the site where it will be situated. I.6 Definition of Terms Agritecture The researcher combined the two words Agriculture and Architecture to merge the intention of having the sustainability of both Agriculture and Architecture having the same advocacy to enhance environmental quality, improve our economy and producing dynamic balance between agrarian modernization and real estate development. Sustainable Architecture In the study, sustainable architecture refers to the design which has a great impact in maintaining the balance of the natural and built environment. Sustainable Agriculture In the study, sustainable agriculture refers to practicing natural farming methods which maintain natures ecological balance. Village In this study, village is compost of local farming families as permanent dwellers and tourists practicing sustainable farm living. Farm-Tourism In the study, farm-tourism is referred to as preservation of agricultural lands, its farm activities, amenities and agricultural products as tourist attraction.

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE This discuss about the related study on farm tourism village and the importance of combining the sustainability of agriculture and architecture to support the development of a village. Related studies and literature defines the relevance of the study to the existing cases which can be used as the basis for the design formulation and integration of design theories and principles. II.1 Research Topics II.1a. Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is the practice of farming using principles of ecology. Ecology is the study of relationships between organisms and their environment. It has been defined as "an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will last over the long term includes: (1) Satisfy human food and fiber needs, (2) Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agricultural economy depends, (3) Make the most efficient use of non-renewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls, (4) Sustain the economic viability of farm operations, (5) Enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole.

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II.1b. Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. Sustainable architecture is framed by the larger discussion of sustainability and the pressing economic and political issues of our world. Sustainable architecture includes: (1) Sustainable Energy, (2) Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System Efficiency, (3) Sustainable Building Materials, (4) Recycled materials, (5) Lower Volatile Organic Compounds, (6) Materials sustainability standards, (7) Waste management II.1c. Agri-tourism Agri-tourism, as it is defined most broadly, involves any agriculturally-based operation or activity that brings visitors to a farm or ranch. Agritourism has different definitions in different parts of the world, and sometimes refers specifically to farm stays, as in Italy. Agritourism includes wide variety of activities which includes buying freshly picked farm products, animal feeding, farm staying and other activities which made them experience the farm lifestyle. II.1d. Farm A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food (produce, grains, or livestock), fibers and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single individual, family, community, corporation or a company. A farm can be a holding of any size from a fraction of a hectare to several thousand hectares. II.1e. Village A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand (sometimes tens of thousands). Villages are often situated in rural areas, there are other countries that have villages in urban areas, and termed as urban village. II.1 Case Studies II.2a. Longju Sustainable Village (Longju, Guanghan, China) The design of the Longju Sustainable village aims to: Improve the quality of life for residents in the village. Incorporate advanced technologies and innovative ways of integrating agricultural production and other economic activities. Be "sustainable. Serve as a model for the design and construction of other sustainable villages in Guanghan and other areas of China.

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The images below are some of the sustainable system practices of Longju Sustainable Village.

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II.2b. Abundance EcoVillage The Abundance EcoVillage is a place where neighborhood design, energy, water, waste recycling, and landscaping are all designed to work in tune with nature. This means that the systems they use to obtain living necessities are both socially and environmentally responsible, resulting in better living conditions for both nature and mankind. Abundance EcoVillage features: Solar - The Abundance EcoVillage solar array generates about 8,000 watts of energy per month. The basic building block of a photovoltaic plate is the cell. Wind - The village is located on wind zone where high wind power density makes ideal conditions for harvesting wind. Aquatic systems - At Abundance EcoVillage, rainwater is harnessed to source extraordinarily pure, fresh water and two grades of purified, pressurized water are delivered to each home. Abundance Wetlands - Water is stored in the ground in the area around the roots of plants. Prairie plants are especially good for this as up to 60% of the mass of the plant is below ground,

and the roots of the plants go up to 16 feet below the surface, breaking up the soil and making tiny passages for water to percolate. Waste management - Effluent waste is managed through vertical flow wetlands, a sustainable and highly effective way of treating water. II.2b. Case Study of the Site (Sitio Apik, Brgy. Ambarihon, Tubungan, Iloilo) The site is located 6kms away from western part of the Poblacion. It is situated at Sitio Apik, Barangay Ambarihon with an area of 12.846hectares. Brgy. Ambarihon is bounded on the east by Barangay Tabat, in the west by the municipality of Igbaras, in the north by Barangay Batga and in the south by the municipality of Guimbal. Topography The topography of Barangay Ambarihon is Hilly and sloping at 9-20% above sea level. 1.98 hectares of land is residential, 360.49 hectares of farm, 150 hectares Pasteur land and 59.807 hectares are forest land. Geology Tubungan has two main types of soil. The first type is the Alimodian Series which ranges from Alimodian Clay Loam to Alimodian Silk Loam that are residual soils develop from the weathered products of Shale and Sandstone. The second type of soil found within the municipality is the Umingan Series which are patches of formation found alongside of the Jar-ao River and usually small areas locally called Durog. Water sources Ambarihon has nearby water sources which provide a good source of drinking water and creeks and rivers to water the crops and as the barangays daily water source. Climate The municipality of Tubungan has the third type of climate, that there is no pronounced season. It is relatively wet from May to October and dries for the rest of the year. Observations, however, of the climates behaviour for the past ten years showed that the rainy and dry seasons are no occurring on times they used to. This greatly affects the farmers because most of the agricultural lands in the municipality are rain fed.

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Site Pictures

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CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY This presents the activities and tasks that were undertaken throughout the study. This includes all the data and information about the properties and characteristic of the site to determine its suitability for the development of a farm-tourism village. Included in this chapter is the work plan and time frame to carry out the study as well as the budgetary requirements needed for its accomplishment. III. 1 RESEARCH DESIGN METHOD Site data were collected through site investigation. The data such as: maps and socio economic profile were taken from the Municipal Planning Development Office (MPDO) of Tubungan, Iloilo. The technical description of the site was obtained from the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of the Municipality and Bureau of Lands. Pictures were taken of the actual site, to support the on-offsite description of the proposed area of the study. It also includes further analysis of the site through Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (S.W.O.T.). III.2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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III.3 DETAILED ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN

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III.4. RESEARCH WORKPLAN AND TIME TABLE

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III.5. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENT

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CHAPTER IV: PRESENTATION OF ANALYSIS AND RESULTS IV.1.1. DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

IV.1.a. Clients Profile The client will be the local government of the municipality of Tubungan. The village will be managed and maintained by the farmers and will provide job opportunities for them. IV.1.b End Users Description The main occupants of the site are the farmers. The goal of this proposal is to provide a comfortable place for the farmers to stay and relaxed while they are pouring their hardworking time on the farm. They will also manage the village and maintain its agricultural beauty and landscapes. They can also be available as tour guide for the tourist. Tourists/guests will also be the users of the village. They will be provided with amenities and facilities that will cater their needs. They are also free to experience the farm way of life and adventure. The site will provide security for both tourist and farmers. IV.1.c Data and Statistics IV.1.c1. History of Tubungan The name Tubungan came from the word tubong, a term used in gambling or in games, meaning addition, contribution or Chip-in to original bet. The Spanish Laws of Indies required a place to have a certain population in order to be recognized as a town. To comply with this requirement, people from neighboring towns were recruited and encourage to settle in the original town called Tin-an. The recognition of Tubungan as a town during the Spanish regime was made possible therefore through the tubong-tubong which signifies cooperation from the people to pursue the township of Tubungan. And thus, Tubungan got its name from the word tubong. IV.1.c2. Tubungan Profile A. Location - The municipality of Tubungan is located at the Southwestern portion of the province of Iloilo. It is bounded in the North by the Municipality of Leon with distance of 12kms, 13kms from the Municipality of Guimbal in the South, Municipality of Tigbauan in the East, and Municipality of Igbaras in the West. It is about 42 kilometers away from Iloilo City. B. Land Area - The Municipality of Tubungan has a total land area of 8, 518.20 hectares or 85.182 square kilometers. C. Topography - The Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey topographic map of the municipality of Tubungan indicate the municipality as compost of limited plains, mostly rolling hills and mountains. It is 100 feet above sea level, with slope ranging from 0-8% on the lower or plain areas, 9-20% on the terraced areas and 21-50% on the upper areas that include mountain boundaries. D. Geology - Tubungan has two main types of soil. The first type is the Alimodian Series which ranges from Alimodian Clay Loam to Alimodian Silk Loam that are residual soils develop from the weathered products of Shale and Sandstone. The second type of soil found within the municipality is the Umingan Series which is patches of formation found alongside of the Jar-ao River and usually small areas locally called Durog. E. Hydrology - According to the hydrology map from the Municipal Planning Office, Tubungan has many springs, which provides a good source of drinking water. It has also several creeks and streams which empty into its big and

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only river the Jar-ao River. The river swells during heavy rains but its high banks prevent the flood from overflowing to the rice fields that may cause damage to the crops. F. Climate - The municipality of Tubungan has the third type of climate, that there is no pronounced season. It is relatively wet from May to October and dries for the rest of the year. Observations, however, of the climates behaviour for the past ten years showed that the rainy and dry seasons are no occurring on times they used to. This greatly affects the farmers because most of the agricultural lands in the municipality are rain fed.

IV.1.c3. Agricultural Profile

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Agricultural Profile (Municipal Annual Production)

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IV.1.c4. Tourism Tubungan takes pride in its scenic spots that are mostly situated in Barangay Ituble, 11 kilometers away from the town proper. These breath-taking sites unspoiled by human presence could be a major tourist destination in the Province of Iloilo if developed and properly marketed. As of now, numbers of local tourists and hikers visited the place for exploration but only few were recorded by the municipal tourism of Tubungan. IV.1.d Vicinity Map and Other Maps

IV.1.2B. Site Map and Technical Description

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IV.1.2B. Site Contour

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Site Investigation (On-Site)

Site Investigation (Off Site)

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SITE ORIENTATION

STRENGTH Non-polluted area

WEAKNESSES Undeveloped road Access , vehicles cannot enter the site (except motorbikes & bikes) Most farms are rain fed

OPPORTUNITIES Proper place to unwind and reduce stresses Food resource spot

THREATS Possibility of landslide due to high elevation

Very suitable for farming

Rainy and dry seasons are no occurring on times they used to Less supply of water on higher areas Typhoons and storms

Abundant water resources Well-supplied agricultural product Suitable for Farmtourism Village

Water sources are located on lower areas of the site 6kms away from the town proper

Good water supply on farms Additional income for the farmers

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Farm needs further development

First farm-tourism village and tourist accommodation in Tubungan

Pollution brought by vehicles

DESIGN CONCEPT Rice Plant

The formation of the rice parts can be adapted to the arrangement of the site of the farm Tourism Village. The panicle of the rice which is arranged in cluster serves as the community that will soon arrange in cluster on the site. The stems serve as access road networks. The leaves will be the facilities and amenities of the village and roots that will be the farm area.

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Concept Application

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