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"'Revisualizing connectivity through nurturing self-sufficient and user-centric community "
NATIONAL UNIVERISTY - MANILA College of Architecture
Architectural Design 8
"'Revisualizing connectivity through nurturing self-sufficient and user-centric community "
Architectural Design 8
"'Revisualizing connectivity through nurturing self-sufficient and user-centric community."
Marikina City Professor Ar. Claudia Isabelle Montero1 1
The 15-minute city is a concept that envisions a city where everything a person needs for their daily life is within a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or public transit trip from their home This means that people can access their workplace, grocery stores, schools, healthcare facilities, parks, and other amenities without having to travel long distances or spend hours in traffic
The 15-minute city concept aims to create more sustainable, livable, and inclusive cities by reducing dependence on cars, promoting active transportation, and improving access to essential services for all residents, regardless of their income, age, or ability It can also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and traffic congestion while enhancing social connections, community resilience, and public health
The concept of the 15-minute city, created by French urbanist Carlos Moreno, refers to a place where all of the necessities of daily life, including stores, workplaces, medical facilities, parks, libraries, restaurants, and other amenities, are within a short 15-minute walk or bike ride of home This turns each neighborhood into an "isochrone," an area that can be reached by foot or bicycle Workers can live close to their offices or co-working spaces, reducing commuting time, and anyone can walk to a small, nearby park without having to look for parking The goal of the 15-minute city is to redesign physical space around the human experience of time
(The 15-minute City Meets Human Needs but Leaves Desires Wanting, 2021)
Marikina is a multi-awarded city, often lauded for its vibrant business life, highly skilled workforce, and a responsive local government that puts a premium on governance, sustainable urban development and public service The main concept of 15-Minute City in Marikina is to give a livable place to the community by providing the daily necessities of a livelihood for each individual Today, the social-economic status within the City of Marikina has rapidly increased, with an approximate population of 513,370 and a household number of 108,958
An envisioned city that will accommodate the community's needs, which will specifically benefit the city’s indigent and/or local citizens, considering the senior citizens Marikina City is considered as one of the healthiest and highly urbanized city in the region However, other facilities, such as health, workplace, etc , are the issue in accessing them; several facilities are unaffordable, which makes most citizens look for opportunities in other metros
Marikina Heights is one of the Barangay's that possess and embodies the qualities that the City is known for; a clean and peaceful surrounding The number of population in this barangay increases every year as it is accessible to almost every essential goods needed by a household Commercial areas are well-balanced with the residential and institutional areas, supported by the various open parks within the barangay However, the parks that should serve as a safe space for pedestrians are brimming with parked cars and unorganized bike lane that could be hazardous especially with the senior citizen and the children
Having a 15-minute city in the vicinity can help provide more than just a place to live in Job opportunities, academic support, and the provision of commercial areas that serve commodities that is inadequate in the barangay Moreover, in view of the pedestrian, the concept will help by using the equitable planning and design to maximize walking and minimize the use of cars that increases the emissions which could cause harmful effects in the environment and the residents
Since the pandemic hits the Philippines, rather than the world, it changed the lifestyle of many people on how to interact socially, work, and live This is the critical phase that we've encountered in our whole life Unfortunately, we need to practice social distancing and other precautionary measures protocols that the Department of Health discussed
In terms of Post-Covid Living, many commercial establishments and individuals suffer and need to adapt to the environment They must understand and help other people to prevent the outbreak of the virus in our community With this, a proposed 15-minute city itself in Marikina Heights will help the people who are involved and affected by a financial crisis and lack of employment Some commercial establishments and public performances are strictly prohibited during the community quarantine In that situation, the researchers will promote and help to rise again the economic status and community stability through this project
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The research intended to plan and design a 15-minute city in one of the barangays of Marikina City, the Marikina Heights, which can help the community have an accessible essential in daily living
Through the concept of a "15-minute city" and for the community to consider the project as the main central space for the essentials of the city and its barangay, the research objectives are:
To consider the municipality's laws and city ordinances in providing a basic needs of the city to take into consideration the features and variables that affect or have an impact on the project's design and planning.
To design a city that integrates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
To boost the economy, healthy lifetyle, and culture of the city
To design a place where all the necessities of daily life are located in a short walk or bike ride
To improve the lifestyle of the people by providing them access to essentials and recreational facilities
Marikina City is known as one of the highly urbanized City in the Metropolitan area Considering the high number of population, Marikina managed to sustain its cleanliness and peacefulness Possessing environment friendly parks that is surrounded by a large number of residential area, the city have shown an impact with the relationship between the place and the residents
Employing the concept of Geddesian Triad, which is a theory of city development that combines geography, culture, and civic education reform toward city betterment, the project will set a bigger view in the life and nature as it serves as the foundation for our society, economy, and very life Being Marikina is known for being a bed city or a smallscaled community where residents commute to another town or metropolis for employment and lacks any significant industry, the concept will set forth by adapting the lifestyle and engaging into a better perceptive of the needs of each user, which is more than just a good shelter, but a demand for food, work, and social life and allows it users to have reachable access to it by thorough planning and systematic design
Along with the concept of the 15-Minute City that prioritizes sustainability, the ecological transformation will hold a better change for the cultural design of Marikina, the project will offer and respond to changing conditions in the environment, to remain competitive, and to avoid complacency or stagnation
The concept aims to create organic relations among the people, place and the work that parallels to a triad Showing how each component depend and support each other
TheShoeCapitalofthePhilippines
The Augustinians were the first to arrive at the valley
The Jesuits was next to arrived in a place called Jesus Dela Peña They established a mission and built a chapel where the first mass in Marikina was held The area was later called Mariquina and Mariquina was declared a pueblo (officially town) under the Spanish colonial government
Don Laureano "Kapitan Moy" Guevarra, father of shoe industry in the Philippines, made and designed the first pair of shoes in Marquina (Marikina) Marquina emerged as a town of shoemakers; Andres Bonifacio and the Katipuneros arrived in Mariquina Mariquina became the capital of Manila province during proclamation of Philippine independence
Shortly after the Americans took possession of the Philippines, its name officially became Marikina and the province of Rizal was created by virtue of Act No 137 by the First Philippine Commission; Officially became the Shoe capital of the Philippines; Under the Presidential Decree No 824, Marikina then became part of the Metropolitan Manila area
The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Marikina City for crafting the world’s largest pair of shoes; The City of Marikina is considered one of the wealthiest local government units in the Philippines
Marikina Heights is one of the barangays of Marikina measuring some 184 16 hectares During World War 11, Barangay Marikina Heights was a vital military defense location The Japanese built tunnels in the area to stage ambuscades, hide ammunition, store provisions, or seek shelter The underground subway notably made it easy for the Japanese to reach their airfields known among residents as the Paliparan (airport) In post-war times, it was also the military training ground for Filipino soldiers who were deployed to the Korean War The initial effort to create the area into a barangay was made on June 6, 1974 through the advice of the municipal council, by virtue of Resolution No 76, which was later submitted to the provincial board of Rizal for action In response, Provincial Resolution No 75-746 was passed, recommending the creation of Marikina Heights to President Marcos On April 2, 1978, Presidential Decree 1489 was issued, formally creating the new barangay
According to the 2020 census, Marikina's population was 456 059, and Barangay Marikina Heights had 60,000 or more residents With this number, there is no indication of the community's specific capacity for this project because it will serve the entire community, especially the locals who live near the proposed 15-minute city
The table shows the number of essential buildings in the barangay and also considers the nearby necessities around the barangay or site.
As for the current essential building in Marikina Heights, the data gathered shows that there is no public market or source of some wet food and fresh vegetables around the site
Inconsistent street lights
improper ramp for bike station
Unmantained & exposed park's utility
Unmaintained electrical box and wiring
Unmaintained historical flag post
There are so many vendors in the site, and they earn enough, but their sales income is not the same daily because it also depends on the number of people who pass through the site One of the things that we've observed is that they are lack in space where they can sell without moving around; for that, their customers are aware of their location.
We have noticed that the taxi drivers are waiting for passengers in the park We get their opinion about their lifestyle According to them, their income is abundant, especially since the students are back to school, which is one of their major passengers However, since the park is a public area, they have no choice but to wait for the passengers there They can't do anything since the designated terminals are filled with tricycle drivers.
“sapatnamankahit paano,kumikitanaman kami Tyakamaypasok nadinangmga estudyantekaya nakakabalikbaliknadin angkita”
According to the pet owners, we interviewed people who walk their pets in Marikina Heights' Park their opinions and suggestions about their experiences while walking with their pets There are others who have a peaceful experience with the dog wandering; in fact, they do it every day Other says that Marikina Heights park is no longer pet-friendly like it used to be
“angMarikina heightsay walkablenaman atpetfriendly,sa katanuyannga apatnabesesko siyaginagaladito saisangaraw”PET OWNER
Students are one of the major users within the vicinity because there are different schools that are nearby in the site So we also consider their opinions and suggestions about their experiences in the site Other students complained that the park is lack of Surveillance Camera and Street lights, which it could improve their sense of security while having fun in Marikina Heights' Parks Some of the students are not staying longer in the park because they felt unsafe and uncomfortable Based on them, they heard a lot of news on what really happen (e i , crime) during nighttime
Consumers play an important role in shaping the relationship between individuals and the city Cities are often seen as centers of economic activity, and consumers are essential to maintaining that activity Some of the consumers are already satisfied with the essential establishments in Marikina Heights, but most of them are far away from other necessities that they need, such as the public market, because they still find it challenging to travel into town just to shop
By achieving this sustainable goal, the city could improve from its current state because the area around the site is not particularly conducive to good community health and one of the reasons why is the unmaintained creek In order to create a city that supports both the environment and the welfare of each user, sustainable goal three is essential
Provision of a public space to connect the zones in the area such as the residential and commercial Local street performers will be able to showcase their talents that will also help them earn money Other than that, food stall businesses will be able to gather more customers and gain profit
Poverty, climate change, healthcare, and education must all be present in urban areas putting in place a design that helps reduce the environmental impacts of urban overuse, traffic, waste, noise, and light pollution and develop strategies to increase resilience and robustness in the face of climate change, including vegetation and green areas to help offset vegetation loss caused by urban growth
It emphasizes the need to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources while reducing negative environmental impacts
60,000 more or less 9,992
1,600
Population
Population
Marikina Heights is situated at approximately 14 6519,121 180, in the island of Luzon Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33 3 meters or 109 3 feet above mean sea level
Geographical terrain partly
Bayan- Bayan Avenue
General Ordonez Street
P Valenzuela Strret
Champagnat Street
Katipunan Strret
Champaca Street
Liwasang Kalayaan Street West Drive Street East Drive Street
TYPICAL TRAFFIC IN WEEKDAYS AT 8:00 AM
8:00 am on weekdays, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Moderate to Heavy traffic as it is located near a known academy and the route going to the PUJs, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area Typical
8:00 am on weekends, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Light to Moderate traffic as it is the route going to the PUJs terminal, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area
6:00 PM on weekdays, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Light to Moderate traffic as it is the route going to the residential area, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area.
6:00 PM on weekends, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Light to Moderate traffic as it is the route going to the residential area, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area
There are few more streets that can be of help during rush hour Most areas are light to moderate traffic as it is located in the residential area
Traffic congestions caused by the schools near the site can cause inconvenience to the commuters, drivers and residents in the area It can lead to loss of time, noise pollution and "road rage"
Spend time on an efficient public transit system like providing exclusive lanes and stops for public transportation Make bike lanes and pedestrian pathways even safer to give people the confidence to choose walking and cycling over commuting for short distances.
Barangay Marikina Heights' Road network is a very open complex road network in between boundaries of Barangay Fortune, Barangay Concepcion Uno, Barangay Concepcion Dos, Barangay Parang and Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City
The site can be accessed with the use of private vehicles, tricycles and a jeepney
On the other hand, the improper loading and unloading of the tricycles add to the traffic congestion around the site
INFORMAL PEDICAB/ TRICYCLE TERMINAL INFORMAL JEEPNEY LOADING AND UNLOADING AREA
There are several roads in the barangay. Jeepneys are only allowed to pass by along the Bayan-Bayanan Ave and and Liwasang Kalayaan because most parts of the site are provided for the residents and the tricycles
PRIVATE VEHICLE, DELIVERY TRUCK AND PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE (JEEPNEY & TRICYCLE)
INFORMATRICYCLE AND/OR PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLYL PEDICAB/ TRICYCLE TERMINAL
In every barangay in the Philippines, It can be of great help during morning rush or when a transportation system is needed immediately It can go different stops and can unload directly to the specific place that you need
Lack of enough loading and unloading area for the tricycles and jeepney around the area can cause traffic congestions
Provision of loading and unloading area for the tricycles and jeepney to improve the quality of transportation system and a safer environment for the residents
The tricycle that provides most of the transportation system in the site gives benefit to the residents as it lessen the traffic around the barangay it provides a more walkable and pedestrian friendly spaces in the area
Before going to the terminal of the Jeepney, one must get a ride by tricycle
New public transportation facilities to allow the residents have access to different transportation system Road widening will increase the capacity of a traffic corridor and safer mobility, and enhancement of traffic control and a traffic signal to ensure an orderly flow of traffic
Means of Transportation
Tricycle Jeepneys
FX
Private Vehicle
Bicycle
Names and Number of Tricycle Drivers Associations
Marikina Heights
Kapatirang Mag-tatraaysikel ng MELI, Inc. (KAMMI)
Route: Bugallon Street, Bayan- Bayanan Avenue
Molave Market Tricycle Operators & Drivers Association
Route: Molave St corner Katipunan st
Marist Heights Tricycle Operators and Drivers Ass'n (MCTODA)
Route: Champagnat Street
West Drive St Scholastica Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (WDSTODA)
Route: West Drive Street
C & B's Mall TODA
Route: Liwasang Kalayaan Street
Gen Ordonez Bullagon Tricycle Operators & Drivers Ass'n (GOBTODA)
Route: Bugallon Street
Marikina Heights Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (MH-TODA)
Route: Gen Ordonez Street, Bayan-bayan Avenue
OPPORTUNITIES
High numbers of commuters such as consumers, students, workers as well as local residents means that tricycles can get passengers easily
Along Bayanan-Bayanan Ave, a major road in the site, lacks a pedestian crossing
Major roads such as Liwasang Kalayaan, West Dr, East Dr, and Bayan Bayanan Ave lacks provision of bike and motor lane
Not enough loading and unloading station for tricycles
CHAMPAGNAT P VALENZUELA
There are no enough pedestrian crossing and stoplights for the residents High speed, and traffic volume are the key factors influencing pedestrian crossing difficulty
N A R R A
NARRA
DECISIONS C D E F
Distance and Time Travel Analysis
CHAMPAGNAT CHAMPAGNAT
CHAMPAGNAT LIWASANGKALAYAAN BAYAN-BAYANANAVE
TSAE RD TSAE RD LWASANGKALAYAAN NAAYALAKGNASAWIL GNASAWIL NAAYALAK
TSNANUPITAK
TSEW RD TSEW RD LSANTOSST L A K A N D U L A S T
TSNOLLAGUBT NARRA NARRA NARRA
CONSTRAINTS
A-C
Having to be able to live in a community that can be accessible to any goods, the production can come to a shortage
A-E 265M - 3 15 MINUTES LEGEND Typical traffic illustration from Google Maps Typical Traffic Advisory LOADING AND UNLOADING
DECISIONS
Providing enough commercialized area that is accessible to everyone and a space for activities and entertainment
OPPORTUNITIES
The sounds made by users from the site's park serve as surveillance security for the site
OPPORTUNITIES
The majority of the vegetation on the property is found in parks in Marikina Heights, and it serves as a barrier in every space and road on the property and it covers most of the pedestrian areas that serve as natural shading
CONSTRAINTS
All of the parks serve no purpose other than to increase the unpleasant noise for those who seek peace and quiet
Provide a separate park for senior citizens, a dog park, a yoga or exercise park, and a recreational park
The site has plenty of greenery, and there is an existing creek in the Wellness Park area
LEGEND
GREENERIES OUTSIDE GREEN SPACE
CONSTRAINTS
The existing creek on the site is poorly maintained and has negative effects that can hurt human health and the environment
Create a job opportunity for tree maintenance and a project to plant more trees so it can give natural cooling and shading to the site
TEMPERATURE
Marikina City, Philippines
The month with the highest average high temperature is May and June (34°C) The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January and February (20°C)
AVERAGE RAINFALL
Marikina City, Philippines
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (431 8 mm) The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January, February and April (25 4 mm)
DAWN - 5:20 AM
SUNRISE - 5:40 AM
CULMINATION - 11:40 AM
SUNSET - 5:40 PM
DUSK - 6:20 PM
Areas likely to experience flood heights of less than 0 5 meter and/ or flood duration of less than 1 day these areas include low hills and gentle slopes
Gently sloping areas with no identified landslides
The derived ground shaking hazard map is the contribution of all the 18 scenario events by taking the maximum earthquake intensity expressed in PHIVOLCS Earthquake Intensity Scale (PEIS)
Barangay Marikina Heights, situated in the higher parts of Marikina City, has a lesser problem with flooding and other calamities. unlike the neighboring barangays that have flood problems. Barangay Marikina Heights is always prepared for calamity; thus, they have an active BDRRMC meeting regularly They also have emergency equipment on standby, along with their mobile vehicles (the fire truck, manlifter, aerial truck, and elf trucks), which can be mobilized during disasters
The coldest, driest, and coldest month is between January and February, when the residence and some of the visitors to the site are located Based on this figure, the best time of year to visit the site for general outdoor activities is from early December to mid-March
The figures show that the month with the most rainfall is August when the majority of schools and universities started, and they are one of the major users of the site because of its existing parks
Organize a well-planned bazaar of small businesses and local vendors during the busiest month of the year
OPPORTUNITIES
The site is surrounded with commercial zones that can be of great help for the residents
Residential zones are located near the body of water
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
LOW DENSITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
MEDIUM DENSITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
HIGH DENSITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
PARKS/OPEN SPACES
INSTITUTIONAL
LOW INDUSTRIAL ZONE
MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL ZONE
HIGH INDUSTRIAL ZONE
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the site is located in a medium-density commercial zone, the reason why there's only a limited number of tourists visiting it, resulting in inefficient and lack of security to the place
Providing a strategic design concept as action for a clean and responsive environment making the site/district safe for the community
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
PARKS/OPEN SPACES
Majority of the site comprises of Commercial zones, residential zones and open space with lots of vegetation
TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT: 1, 020
Schools
Transports
Manufacturing firms
Exort/ Import Food Chains
Trading Gen Merchandise
Manufacturers
The zonings of the site gives benefits to each other efficiently Commercial zone provides the essential of the residential area in the site.
the site is located in a medium-density commercial zone, the reason why there's only a limited number of tourists visiting it, resulting in inefficient and lack of security to the place
Drugstores
Gasoline Station
Pawnshop
Water refilling station
Supermarket
Computer Shops
Shoe Manufactures
Handricraft
Providing a strategic design concept as action for a clean and responsive environment making the site/district safe for the community.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS NEAR THE SITE
ElementaryandHigh School
St Scholastica Academy
Marist School
Convenant Children Learning School
Victoria School Foundation
OUTSIDETHEVICINITY
LEGEND
RESIDENTS
STUDENTS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
VENDORS/WORKER
Nursery,Preparatoryand Elementary
Jehoshua Christian School
Holy Trinity School of St
Therese
Sweet Pickels Kiddie- Marist Village
Consumers and Students are accessible to the Project Site and able to create social interactions through public spaces and commercial establishments Vendors and different businesses are scattered around the vicinity where people can purchase and sell products to consumers
INSIDETHEVICINITY
LEGEND
RESIDENTS
STUDENTS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
VENDORS/WORKER
VISITOR
RECOMMENDEDSOCIALACTIVITIES
RECREATIONAL SPACES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION
DayCareCenters
SMMI (SIWAK) Day Care Center
East Drive Day Care Center
Marikina Heights Learning Center
Many spaces within the vicinity are allotted with the parking slots instead of recreational spaces Users can be prone to health risks because of water features inside the area
STALL FOR SMALL SCALE BUSINESS HISTORICAL READING
PublicSchools
Kapitan Moy Elementary School
Marikina Heights High School
The users will maximize the usage of open spaces for recreational activities and other public facilities
The area will create a safe, walkable and pedestrianize city
OPPORTUNITIES
Adjacent public zones where people can easily disperse from point to point Road intersections and pedestrian lanes are visible around the vicinity.
VEHICLE / ROAD INTERSECTION PUBLIC USERS
Marikina Height Playground along Champagnat Ave
C& B Circle Mall along Liwasang Kalayaan
Marikina Heights Grass Park along Liwasang Kalayaan
CONSTRAINTS
Signages and stoplights are unavailable and prone to accidents
DECISIONS
Developing a flexible and comprehensive approach by physical, social, economic, and law enforcement
LANDMARK CALLOUT, CAN BE CLEARLY RECOGNIZED BY USERS PARK
MEMORIAL
Marikina-Yeongdo Friendship Park
2005 PEFTOK Memorial (Phil Expeditionary Force to Korea)
OPPORTUNITIES
Built with historical structures that need to be preserved
CONSTRAINTS
“Naghihintay ng Bayani” (Waiting for a Hero)
Arch Ernesto ‘Bong’ Leaño
Unorganized planning of spaces that can no longer descry the value of the place People without knowledge about conservation of structure and parks can lead to destruction and deterioration
Preserving the historical statues and parks and keeping memories alive
Transportation
Transportation
Mixed Use Building
Outdoor Bazaar
Night Market
Public Market
Supermarket
Urban farming
Convenience store
Transportation
Food Bazaar
Senior Citizen Park
Fire Station
Police Station
Transportation
Health Clinic
Work & Study Hub
Pop up Library
Chapel
City Node
Cultural Venue/ Recretional
Sports & Recreation facilities
Pet Park
Marikina Heights ParkThe main entrance of the project is located at the school zone and the open area, exhibiting the city square and its the cultural significance Other than that, one of the users is the students. The project design allows them to have an easy access to the main entrance Furthermore, the main entrance promotes walkability for its users
The location of the main entrance has a safe road near it as it is a one-way road with a light traffic Vehicles are from the residential most part of the City.
CITY SQUARE: This is where the crowd will gather at a specific time
PRIMARY NODE: This is where people will gather the most
Bike repair stations are stand-alone units equipped with the tools people need to fix, tune and repair the most common mechanical problems with their bikes Stations can be installed in a wide range of locations They keep people cycling and encourage others to cycle too
The central concept of bike/scooter sharing is to provide free or affordable access to bicycles for shortdistance trips in an area as an alternative to motorized public transport or private vehicles, thereby reducing congestion, noise, and air pollution
Providing bioswale to the site to protect the surface waters by decreasing stormwater runoff and improve water quality resources
The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) will make Markina Heights' waste disposal management more organized and segregated
This will encourage residents to make use of recyclable wastes with the means of giving useful things in return, that they need in living such as water and food
SOLAR CHARGING STATION
With solar powered stations, users don't need to worry about grid outages It comes more handy when adding a solar battery at the charging station to store energy It offers full flexibility especially at night during unanticipated power interruptions
E- VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
This project aims to provide a backup energy supply for EVs that are not completely reliant on the grid The charging stations will remain operational with an energy generation and storage system
They convert kinetic energy from human activity and solar energy to usable electricity Multiple uses include generating power from dancing and data harvesting in public outdoor spaces
INFO MAP
To enable the fastest possible orientation in an urban space Depending upon its target group or market, a city map will include not only the city's transport network, but also other important information, such as city sights or public institutions
Aims to act as a central linking point for students and professionals to pool their skills, resources & knowledge together to develop a mutually beneficial community of tutors and students Study Hub offers students open access to education that is accessible anywhere and anytime