Green Residences Project for Fire Victims 1 - Tipolo Barangay, Mandaue City

Description

This green residences project is the first of its kind in the Philippines, built for the victims of a large fire in informal settlements who are now housed at the former Mandaue Convention Center. The project is to be opened in May or June, with the president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. planning to visit.

The building is considered a "Green building" because no AC will be used for cooling. Instead, a raingarden will be constructed in the center and green walls will be added (greenery will be allowed to grow on metal grates). Next to the raingarden, commercial space will be made available as well. Water will also by conserved, for example by means of little sinks above the toilet water tanks, so that this water can be reused. The project is paid for by the government and will only be charging 1500 PHP per studio (fit for one family), or about 25 EUR.

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