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1 Since July 1989, PALAFOX ASSOCIATES has carried out the architectural design, master planning, and/or urban design of islands, provinces, cities, municipalities and towns, retail and entertainment centers, golf course communities, commercial, office, institutional, industrial, residential and tourism estates, and mixed-use development projects. PALAFOX ASSOCIATES is an architectural design, urban planning, and consultancy firm founded in July 1989 by its Principal Architect and Urban Planner, Felino A. Palafox, Jr. With more than a hundred full time staff and professional consultants, the main expertise of PALAFOX ASSOCIATES lies in Architecture, Urban Planning, Town Planning, Site Planning, and Interior Design. It has branched out to include Project Development Studies, Site Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental Graphics Design. The firm has master planned more than 11 billion square meters of land and has been involved in the architectural design of more than seven million square meters in building floor area in 32 countries. The architects, planners, and designers bring together a wealth of experience gained worldwide. The Only Filipino Firm PALAFOX ASSOCIATES has been certified by TUV of Germany for its integrated Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QEMS) based on ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO (Environmental Management) standards. Palafox Associates is the first in the Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering professions and reportedly the first architectural, planning, and design firm in the Philippines to have implemented and successfully passed certification audits for integrated QEMS. PALAFOX ASSOCIATES is the only architecture, planning, and design firm in the Philippines that has made it to the Londonbased World Architecture Magazine s Top 500, Top 300, and Top 200 Architectural Firms in the World for the past six years. The annual worldwide survey is internationally recognized as the most comprehensive survey of its kind. In 2006, Palafox Associates ranked 94th, the only Southeast Asian firm cited in the world list. 1

2 Edge Cities Agropolitan Approach to Development AGROPOLIS FELINO JUN PALAFOX, JR. Principal Architect Urban Planner Founder & Managing Partner PALAFOX ASSOCIATES MAP ABCD Foundation 29 July 2008 Manila Golf and Country Club Makati City From the words Agro, meaning agriculture/farming ; and the Greek word Polis, meaning city approach to development balances urban and rural development. It is a better integration and a more balanced relationship between the cities and the farms. Agropolitan development is not exactly a new approach since this type of development began way back in the Middle Ages. Its practice continues in southern France and in many parts of Europe. These communities have amenities that are found in the cities and other urban areas. Southern France 2

3 METRO MANILA GROWTH 1948 METRO MANILA GROWTH 1970 METRO MANILA GROWTH 1990 METRO MANILA GROWTH 2010 METRO MANILA GROWTH

4 Agropolitan communities may be developed in urban development corridors and wedges (areas between these corridors) can be a potential source of agricultural tourism Considerations in Agropolitan Development Topography Slopes consume more area than peaks or valleys. As slope increases so does potential for environmental hazards. Flat Lands are usually dedicated to agriculture, so sloping areas are left to build structures. Construction on diagonal plane is considered impractical and complicated, that s why, developers tend to avoid them. Re-vegetation is often difficult. 4

5 Geology & Soil Soil should be tested for its stability, bearing capacity, moisture for plants, depth and deposition, to ensure intelligent site planning. Geological deposits should be studied. Geological deposits are the parent material of soil. It is important to know its physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties. Climate At higher elevations, there is less available oxygen, it is noticeably harder to breathe. Settlement in mountain areas is sparse. Colder climate reduces capability of land to produce and to support plant, animal, and human populations. Vegetation The presence of species on the site before a disturbance does not ensure that revegetation with that species is possible. Vegetation analysis is essential to intelligent site planning. An inventory of plant communities reveal many conditions like: soil quality, moisture levels, geological characteristics, etc. Wildlife Planners should make sure habitat of wild life should not be disturbed. It must be ensured that not just the human population is safe from the animals, but the animals must also be safe from human intervention. This is difficult, because areas fit for agropolis are habitats of animals, development in these areas will definitely put stress on fish and wildlife. Water Water, in its many forms is a precious commodity. Neglecting it guarantees problems. Planners should be sensitive in using water elements in design. It is important that the community is weaved throughout the community. Impacts of Agropolitan Development 5

6 Impacts of Agropolitan Development oprevent migration of people to Metro Manila Impacts of Agropolitan Development oencourages dispersal of development in regions outside of Metro Manila omore JOB oopportunities Ecolopolis Impacts of Agropolitan Development oaccessibility of farm produce to market place thus allowing these to arrive fresh to the market and kitchen ocheaper prices on ofarm produce Model Agropolitan Communities oa study was made of agropolitan communities in the Philippines. These include the leisure farm communities and agricultural cities. 6

7 THE LEISURE FARMS Lemery, Batangas THE LEISURE FARMS Lemery, Batangas PONDEROSA LEISURE FARMS Silang, Cavite LAS HACIENDAS FARMING COMMUNITY Laurel, Batangas TIERRA MARIA Lipa, Batangas HACIENDAS DE NAGA Naga City, Camarines Sur 7

8 PHU QOUC ISLAND Phu Quoc, Vietnam PHU QUOC ISLAND Phu Quoc, Vietnam PHU QUOC ISLAND Farm Lot Phu Quoc, Vietnam PHU QUOC ISLAND Phu Quoc, Vietnam Model Province for Agropolitan Development Bukidnon Hillside development accessible to farm lots 8

9 Bukidnon Lush vegetation Bukidnon Mosaic-like patterns of crop plantations Bukidnon Host to wildlife and vegetation Examples of Agropolitan Buildings ROOF GARDENS San Bruno, California HILLSIDE HOUSING 9

10 NY HOUSE 1425 ROOF GARDENS ROOF GARDENS SKY GARDENS 10

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12 Adab The Principle of Windtower Ventilation Adab Najmieh Sadi : Creating Agropolitan Development Parish of the Risen Christ 29 July 08 12

13 From the Architects, Planners, Designers, Engineers, and Staffers VISIT US AT 9F 6780, 6780 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Thank you. 13