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Chapter 1

A. Presentation of Data
a. Demographic Data
i. Present and Projected Population of users
The population of daily users in M’lang District Hospital is estimated an
average of 216 patients and visitors a day as year 2023.

Average persons per month percentage of chance yearly is around 5%

2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
3960 4164 4368 4572 4776 4980

ii. Population distribution of users

AREAS AND OFFICES IN PRIMARY HOSPITAL
SPACES NUMBER OF NUMBER TOTAL
USERS OF SPACES
EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY ROOM 1
(OR)
INPATIENT UNITS
INPATIENT WARDS 3 3
PRIVATE ROOMS 3 3
SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS 3 3
NURSING STATIONS 5 1
PATIENT BATHROOMS 9 1 each room
STORAGE AREAS 1 1
OUTPATIENT 1
DEPARTMENT (OPD)

OPERATING ROOM 2
(OR)
STERIL 2
ENVIRONMENTS
ANESTASIA STATIONS 2
SURGICAL
EQUIPMENTS
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
(ICU)
PRIVATE ROOMS
MONITORING
EQUIPMENT
SPECIALIZED NURSING
STAFF
LABOR AND
DELIVERY SUITES
LABOR ROOMS
DELIVERY ROOMS
RECOVERY ROOMS
RADIOLOGY AND
IMAGING/
RADIOLOGY
DEPARTMENT
X-RAY ROOMS
CT SCANNERS FOR
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
ULTRASOUND ROOMS
PHARMACY
CENTRAL STERILE
PROCESSING
DEPARMENT (CSPD)
KITCHEN AND FOOR
SERVICE
ADMINISTRATIVE
AREAS
OFFICE FOR HOSPITAL
MANAGEMENT
ADMITTING OFFICES
BUSINESS OFFICES
 PATIENT AND
VISITORS AREAS
WAITING ROOMS
LOUNGES
OTHER SPACES
DESIGNED FOR
PATIENTS AND THEIR
FAMILIES
STAFF AREAS
LOCKER ROOMS
BREAK ROOMS
OTHER SPACES
DESIGNED FOR
HOSPITAL STAFF
MEDICAL RECORDS
BILLING/ FINANCE
OFFICE
HUMAN RESOURCE
MAINTENANCE AND
HOUSEKEEPING
SECURITY
INFECTION CONTROL

iii. Urban-Rural Population (If applicable)

iv. Population Density (in relation to the Proposed Facility)

With a total population of 98,195, the population density of M'lang,
Cotabato, is estimated to be 315 people per square kilometer or 815 people per square mile
based on the most recent census data from 2020. This number represents the population
density in the M'lang geographic region, (www.philatlas.com.).
v. Growth Trends of users (Related to the Proposed Facility)
The projected population of users (patients/visitors) is around
b. Industry Profile
 i. This consists of pieces of information relative to the particular industries
or aspects of the economy. The following are some examples of industries
that need to be studied relative to a number of thesis topics.

National:
• The primary hospital industry in the Philippines is a significant part of the healthcare
system, which is shared between the public and private sectors. Primary hospitals are
limited in services, providing only outpatient services, day care surgeries, and dental
surgeries (Ken Research, 2017).
• Public hospitals in the Philippines focus on preventive healthcare, while private
hospitals focus on curative services. The country's medical device industry is heavily
reliant on imports, and U.S. manufacturers may exploit export opportunities for low-
volume, high-value equipment. Private hospitals are upgrading facilities to compete
globally (Administration, 2024).
• The healthcare system in the Philippines faces challenges such as geographical
disparities, inadequate staffing, and a high incidence of diseases such as hypertension,
diabetes, kidney disease, respiratory diseases, cancer, heart and lung problems,
obesity, and malnutrition (Fran, 2022). However, the government and private
companies have started telemedicine programs to provide easier access to healthcare,
and the Universal Health Care Law seeks to transition Philippine healthcare workers
from contractual positions to regular (International Citizens Insurance, 2022).
Local:
Under PhilHealth, public hospitals which are mostly located in the provinces offer free
medical treatment to all Filipino residents. Numerous significant medical facilities, including
the Southern Philippines Medical Center, the Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital, and
the Davao Doctors Hospital, are located in Davao City. A completely different caliber of
healthcare is provided by private hospitals, which have state-of-the-art infrastructure,
excellent physicians, and cutting-edge technology. The medical equipment sector in the
Philippines is heavily reliant on imports, and private hospitals are constantly modernizing
their infrastructure to match that of other nations. Government-sponsored and private
providers make up the majority of the healthcare insurance industry, with the Philippine
Health Insurance Corporation being a significant participant. With an emphasis on bolstering
primary healthcare, the Philippine healthcare system aims to give access to universal health
coverage.
 B. TABLES AND GRAPHS (if Applicable)

Chapter 2: Case Studies

Related Studies that are useful for designing and developing your proposed project are
presented in this chapter. Provide only the Case Study's highlights that are relevant to your
planned project and useful in paragraph style.

Interior Design for a Sustainable Environment: Selecting Sustainable Materials; This research
investigates how consumers and interior designers may support sustainability in interior
environments by using eco-friendly construction materials and sensible design choices. It
highlights how crucial it is to use sustainable materials for design, building, and furnishing while
taking into account factors like affordability, durability, ease of maintenance, comfort, safety, and
flexibility.
Chapter 3

A. Identification / Assessment of needs

a. What is the current situation and what are the best strategies to be Implemented or
applied to the development of your design?
Current Situation Best Strategies
The outside of the hospital is noisy during rush Used acoustic-panels that absorb noise or
hours or during fiestas because it is near to the sound-absorbing panels on walls and ceiling to
municipal plaza, schools and offices. minimize the noise.
Some spaces/areas are too bright and some are Proper lighting layout and window placement
too dark.
Too hot during day and too cold at night Maintaining a comfortable temperature for the
comfort of the users.
Lack in visuals entertainment/ poor in visual Use healing colors and display therapeutic
environment. paintings.
Lack of beds in ward rooms, some patients Appropriate bedrooms for patients
admitted along the hallway.
Excessive smell of medicines Proper air ventilation

b. What are the new trends that can be adopted for your proposed project?
In terms of Primary Hospital:
•
B. The Site
a. Site Selection Criteria
Classes:
4= excellent, 3= good, 2=fair, 1= poor, 0= unacceptable

Site Factors Rating Scale

Topography 4
Site size 3
Physical conditions
Solar access 3
Good wind direction 3
Good air quality 3
Location
Visibility 3
 Views 3
Access 4
Legal conditions 2
Access to Utilities 4
Water source 4
Electricity source 4
Access to transportation 4
Absence of environmental hazard 3
Future city planning and development 4

b. The Selected Site and its Justification

• Location in rural areas, accessible to all users.
• Not to far from the center-point of the town.
•
c. Site Analysis
i. Physical Data
Location: Rizal St. M’lang North Cotabato
Access: Along Rizal St. of Poblacion A of M’lang
Water Supply: M’lang Water District
Electricity: COTELCO (Cotabato Electric Cooperative)
Topography: Relatively flat
Existing tress in site: Mahogany tree, Ipil-Ipil, Madre de Cacao
Topography/ Soil type: clayey soil, sandy soil
 ii. Cultural Data
iii. Data Correlation (if Applicable)
d. SWOT Analysis
e. Other Factors and Issues Relevant to Site
i. Ancestral Domain, Watershed areas, Protected Areas, etc.
C. Behavioral Analysis
a. Activity Flow Diagram
i. Identify patterns of Activities for all stakeholders/users
ii. Space configuration diagrams
b. Environment – Behavior Studies
i. From the Activity patterns how will this affect the overall Built
Environment and the general Environment of the Site/Site Location and
Vice-Versa
ii. What are the Architectural Strategies available and applicable.
c. Interrelationship Analysis
i. Present the space programming through matrices or bubble diagrams for
the whole proposed project.
 d. Viability Studies
i. Technical Viability
1. Building Technology
2. Project Cost
3. Capital (probable Source of Funding)
4. Operation and Maintenance
ii. Time
1. Life Cycle of the proposed project (Including the probable future
projections and expansions)
iii. Legal Viability
1. Indicate All Laws, Codes, Local policies, etc. that are essential to
the
Proposed Project. (Do not Copy – Paste the Laws or code)
iv. Financial Viability
1. Current Property Values and possible ROI Schemes to be related to
the project’s possible source of capital.

Chapter 4: SYNTHESIS

A. Design Philosophy
According to Perkins and Will, ‘’We're dedicated to creating environments where
people live happier, healthier lives. To working collaboratively with our clients—
engaging, listening, questioning—until, together, we exceed expectations. This is
how we define design excellence. For us, performance and aesthetics go hand in
hand.’’

B. Design Goals and Objectives

An environment that is patient-centered, adaptable, energy-efficient, community-
integrated, accessible, sustainable, waste-reducing, and technologically integrated is what
a hospital aims to achieve. This entails designing areas that put natural features, privacy,
dignity, and environmental sustainability first. Indoor air quality, energy efficiency,
adaptability, accessibility, community integration, sustainable materials, waste
minimization, recycling, and technology integration should all be given top priority by the
hospital. Additionally, it needs to be used by everyone, including those with impairments.
To enhance patient care, the hospital should encourage recycling and waste reduction,
employ sustainable and locally produced products, and incorporate technology. In addition
to facilitating therapy, therapeutic settings should guarantee that the hospital is equipped
to handle crises. Architects and medical experts may design primary hospitals that
 emphasize patient health and make a meaningful contribution by establishing defined
objectives.
C. Design Concept

D. Design Parameters