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VERNACULAR BUILDINGINFOGRAPHIC

TRISHA MAE B SOMERA

VERNACULAR BUILDING

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San Miguel Corporation Headquarters

Ortigas Center, Pasig by Manuel Jr., Jose and Francisco Mañosa, constructed in the 1980s (Photographed by Paulo Alcazaren)

BUILDING IDENTIFICATION

Structure in General

This complex is locally known for having the most frequent daily helicopter landings in the Philippines. Corporate headquarters of the San Miguel Corporation, one of the largest companies in the Philippines.

1. Building type - low-rise building
2. Building - status existing

3. Architectural style - postmodernism

They are recognized for taking proactive measures in preventing negative environmental, health and safety impacts. Recycling and recovery are key factors which cut waste disposal costs. Reducing gas emissions that contribute to global climate change also lower costs. Pollution prevention is a discipline practiced in SMC plants which eliminates the generation of waste at the source.

The environmental program of San Miguel Foundation Inc. covers the protection of land, water, and air. On a smaller scale, the Foundation conducts tree-planting projects on areas identified by different San Miguel Corporation (SMC) plants. Tree-planting projects are usually scheduled to coincide with plant celebrations.

ELEMENTS OF THESE BUILDING

Eco-friendly

Slanted windows

Decade-old trees

Greenery

The building incorporated ample greenery on its terraces, and has slanted windows that help deflect unwanted heat and light. The landscaping is lush and repletes with decade-old trees which remain to this day. The desire of the original landscape architect to have soft plant barriers instead of walls to demarcate the lot has given way to present-day security needs.

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