PROPOSED TACLOBAN LEGOBRICK SHELTERS

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ENGR. CESAR M. DE LEONTechnical Consultant

Reg. Civil Engr. – No. 7180 Phils.

Introduces monolithic clay-brick homes

"In the next 50 years, we do expect to see an increased incidence in the most intense hurricanes," Emanuel told CNBC. "If I were living in the Philippines, I would certainly build stronger buildings and put a lot emphasis on saving lives. I'd certainly build hospitals and storm shelters much stronger than I might have built them before.“ Why your next home may look more like a snow globe

by Linda Federico-O'Murchu CNBC, Sunday, 29 Dec 2013

The need to construct “out of the box” …

President Benigno C. Aquino, in his speech before the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council termed the typhoons that are to come after Yolanda

“the New Normal”

“the New Normal”

”if the government aimed for a resilient recovery, the structural integrity of homes, buildings and other structures “should not be compromised… After all, Yolanda has become the new benchmark for disaster prevention, and the country should raise the standard for building structures”

–Sen. Legarda

typhoon-resistant structures can be built using modular-interlocking brick technology

SUSTAINABLE ROWHOUSES :Lot area : 42.00 sq.m, House area : 22.50 sq.m.with expandable loft space : 12.00 sq.m.Extended firewalls, clay brick insulation against heatSound proofed walls, brick roofing

ROWHOUSES Individual unit :Lot area : 42.00 sq. metersHouse area : 22.50 sq. metersExpandable area for second floor bedroom : 12.00 sq. meters

Floor plan:

Water Tank

Entrance Steps-Elevated Flooring

Wall tie beam

Slab FlooringFoundation Plywood

Partition

Longitudinal Section

Longitudinal Section

Living areaSleeping area

Weather-proof ceiling

Rear-SetbackPlanting area

Roof gutter

Sleeping area

Kitchen

WC Water tank.

Elevatedflooring

Longitudinal Section

Extendfirewalls

Concrete beam and gutter

Cross section

Proposed Tacloban monolithic brick homes

A showcase to the international community, but more importantly, to our people…

First in the world in providing the best structures against the effects of climate change…

The modular interlocking hollowbrick technology

Convex stud (male)

Concave feature (female)

1. Accommodates steel bars2. 800 p.s.i average3. Great acoustic barrier4. Cool room temperature

Legobrick walling and colums

Dome construction, Cabalan, Olongapo City

50 sq.m, using clay-brick, modular interlocking technology

JC delosreyes

Perspective for a 3 unit townhouse, DBP Village, Almanza, Las Pinas

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Construction and laying of brick, DBP, Almanza, Las Pinas

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Completed DBP Village, Almanza, near Alabang Town Center

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Construction of Lancaster Tower II, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong

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Completed Lancaster Suites Tower II, Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City

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The Orchard, Dasmarinas, Cavite

Proposed Barbara’s Place 4- storey residential condominium at Taguig City

Soon to rise 500 sqm residential building at Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Proposed medium rise housing at Mariveles, Bataan

Legobrick perspectives

There are countless creative design possibilities…

Benefits of Legobrick monolithic clay-brick homes

AffordableEconomical building material

ElegantAaesthetic design value

Durable1000 psi compressive strength

Fire ResistantBrick is proven to be fire

resistant

Sound ResistantStrong sounds controlling wall

Green EnergyNaturally energy efficient

SustainableGreen building material

Wind ResistantStrong wind protection

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Costing for 34.50 sq.m brick house

“Any construction that ought to be considered must be the sturdiest, among others, and in the context of today's economic and environmental issues…the next generation will judge us…”-- Engr. Boy de Leon

Thank you!