Open Space Development

What is Open Space/Green Space?

Open space is any open piece of land that is undeveloped (has no
buildings or other built structures) and is accessible to the public. Open
space can include:

• Green space (land that is partly or completely covered with grass,

trees, shrubs, or other vegetation). Green space includes parks,
community gardens, and cemeteries.
• Schoolyards
• Playgrounds
• Public seating areas
• Public plazas
• Vacant lots
Importance
Open space development is very important because it
promotes balance between developments and other structures
in a certain area.
Benefits
• Recreational - Urban open space is often appreciated for the recreational opportunities it provides.
Recreation in urban open space may include active recreation (such as organized sports and individual
exercise) or passive recreation, which may simply entail being in the open space. Research shows that when
open spaces are attractive and accessible, people are more likely to engage in physical activity.

• Ecological - The conservation of nature in an urban environment has direct impact on people for another
reason as well. As humans live more and more in man-made surroundings – i.e., cities – he risks harming
himself by building and acting in ignorance of natural processes." Beyond this man-nature benefit, urban open
spaces also serve as islands of nature, promoting biodiversity and providing a home for natural species in
environments that are otherwise uninhabitable due to city development.

• Aesthetic - The aesthetic value of urban open spaces is self-evident. People enjoy viewing nature,
especially when it is otherwise extensively deprived, as is the case in urban environments. Therefore, open
space offers the value of "substituting gray infrastructure.
Angeles University Foundation
Main Campus
PILING OF WATER DUE TO NO CANOPY ON THE
THE CURRENT PLATFORM TABLES AND SEATS
SLIPPERY SURFACE OF NO CANOPY ON THE LIBRARY
THE STAGE FLOORING TO THE ST AGUSTINES' BLDG
Architectural Analysis
Issues of the area
• The concrete seats and tables don't have any canopy.
• There is enough vegetation on the site to retain.
• The stage flooring finish is slippery.
• There is no canopy from the library going to the St. Agustines
building.
Goals and objectives
• To make a better design of the campus quadrangle that will
satisfy the student's needs.
• To follow the AUF's design scheme
• To provide sheltered seats and tables.
• To provide a sheltered walkway from the library to the St.
Agustine's building.
Architectural Solutions

IMPROVED FLOORING FOR BETTER GRIP AND RAINWATER DRAINING

Architectural Solutions

IMPROVED SEATS AND TABLES WITH SHELTER

Architectural Solutions

SEATS WITH PLANTERS FOR BETTER VENTELATION

Architectural Solutions

LED FLOOR LIGHTS

Architectural Solutions

SHELTERED WALKWAY FROM THE LIBRARY

Architectural Solutions

SHELTERED WALKWAY FROM THE LIBRARY

Architectural Solutions

IMPROVED STAGE FLOORING

Architectural Solutions

STAGE
FOR RECREATIONAL
AND SPORTS

AERIAL VIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT

Conclusions
Therefore our group concluded that with a better design of
an open space development. The recreation and interaction
within the campus users will improve and it will be a big help for
students and faculty members to better appreciate what the
University can offer. Also it will be a focal point for the users.