I. CHAPTER 1 1. INTRODUCTION
The city of San Pablo holds one of the most treasured places in Laguna and that is the “Seven Lakes”. These freshwater Lakes of San Pablo City were formed by a unique process called phreatic eruption where shallow lava from Mt. San Cristobal intersected groundwater which blew out (steam-heated eruption) the overlying rocks to form a circular and crater-like depression that eventually filled up with rainwater. The lakes are volcanic in origin, but the folklore handed down from one generation to another identifies a poof or diwata as the one responsible for transforming an grove or a garden into the lakes as punishment for the earthly concern masses when certain agreements were broken .
The seven lakes are: Sampaloc, Palacpaquen, Mohicap, Calibato, Bunot, Pandin, and Yambo. Just like any other body of water, the lakeshore area harbor human settlement. The lakes are sources of water for domestic phthisis such as bathing or cooking, with a nearby spring as source of drunkenness water. The lakes are a source of food, a kind of Fish, shrimps, and mollusk such as Corbicula, commonly called tulya. Parts of the lakes are navigable. The lakes traditionally have been a common resource for everyone, without any restrictions on their use; any extremity of the community of interests can fish in them.
The city of San Pablo relies on these Lakes as a source of economic income by attracting tourist and commercializing its local resources for the benefit of the city. 2. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The seven lakes hold the most interesting parts of the city and yet they are subjected to human degradation. Government efforts to save the lakes were made in order to ensure the preservation of its natural resources at the same time promote its beauty not just for the local population but for the whole world to know.
The Seven lakes of San Pablo in Laguna have been identified as the “most threatened lakes” in the world for 2014 due to intensive fish farming and pollution, according to the international group Global Nature Fund (GNF).
According to GNF (n.d), the seven lakes specifically the Sampaloc Lake suffer from over placing of cage fishing despite a moratorium to preserve their condition. The other lakes include Bunot, Lake Mojicap (Mohicap), Lake Pandin, Lake Palakpakin, Lake Yambo and Lake Kalibato, were used for recreational activities by the local people but became progressively worse as time goes by to neglect. (Ron B. Lopez, 2014).
GNF (n.d) stated that “the degrading water quality of the lake may be attributed to the discharge of domestic wastes from the surrounding community and to the inappropriate feeding practices in the aqua structures. It also said the levels of Biochemical Oxygen Demand, ammonia and phosphate are on an uptrend which signifies the worsening organic pollution in the lake.”

Azores, (n.d) noted “Through the years, we have had very small successes in this regard. We have lobbied and worked with the government agency in-charge to fix our problems. We have been unable to get the government to approve the aquaculture zoning map that would move and reorganize the fish cages to their designated aquaculture zone,” He also bemoans the non-committal attitude of the local population in protecting the seven lakes. Now, The GNF released the annual report in honoring of the World Wetlands Day to advance its calls in preservation of lakes worldwide. 3. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
MAJOR PROBLEM: How can the Project be effective into strengthening the cultural sense of the city and to give awareness in saving its natural attractions?
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS: 1. What will be the building technologies used for the project? 2. How can the overall plan be effective to fulfill the objective of the Cultural and recreational center as an environmental statement for the whole city? 3. What will be the design methods use to materialize the legends of the lakes? 4. How can the Project be able to adapt in its surrounding places? 5. How can the establishment helpful economically for the Local within the lakes?

4. PASSIVE COOLING
PASSIVE COOLING
NATURAL ASPECT
PHYSICAL ASPECT
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
DESIGN THAT INVOLVES SOME ELEMENTS OF FANTASY
COORDINATED ROOM RELATIONSHIPS
NATURAL FILTRATION GARDEN FOR WATER CLEANING
GOOD BUILDING ORIENTATION
GOOD VENTILATION AND LIGHTING TO REDUCE ENERGY USAGE

A INSTITUTION THAT WILL ENHANCE THE CULTURAL ASPECT OF THE PLACE
An INSTITUTION THAT WILL ENHANCE THE CULTURAL ASPECT OF THE PLACE
A BUILDING THAT WILL BE EFFECTIVE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LANDSCAPING
RAINWATER COLLECTING
RAINWATER COLLECTING

THIN SHELL STRUCTURE

EVERGREEN:
A CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL AND NATURAL FILTRATION GARDENS.

ESTABLISHMENT OF MARKETS

ANTHROPOMETRICS

Guiding principles and references:
•creating a sustainable design
•designing an efficient structure

5. ARCHITECTURAL PHILOSOPHY
“Architecture doesn’t imply the word perfect; there is only solution if there is none, compromise. Perfect is a word for God”
– Molvizar
There is no perfect solution in designing an establishment. Sometimes, to address minor problems the Architect should find possible alternatives in order to give satisfaction for the users.
“The soul of the building does not show on the form itself but on how the people experience it and expressing their thoughts to others”
– Molvizar Every building, big or small, does not totally depend on how good the design was but on the impression of the people using it. No matter how beautiful the building is it will never be successful if the users will not be totally satisfied with the structure. 6. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study aims to help people understand the importance of preserving natural wonders and at the same time promote their own identity through culture and by this, it will boost the local tourism of the city at the same time help identify the importance of the Seven lakes of San Pablo and preserve its natural beauty.

7. SCOPE AND DELIMINATION
The research includes capturing the essence of the lakes by identifying its Legends, people and characteristics and applying the gathered information in the elements of the design and ultimately become an iconic development that will emphasize the importance of the seven lakes of San Pablo City.
The Study is limited to and does not include a detailed structural, economic analysis and feasibility study for the natural filtration of the project. 8. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Thin-shell structures: Are light weight constructions using shell elements. These elements are typically curved and are assembled to large structures. Typical applications are fuselages of aero planes, boat hulls and roof structures in some buildings.
Legends: a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.
Stilt houses: Houses rose on piles over the surface of the soil or a body of water. Stilt houses are built primarily as a protection against flooding.
Cultural Market: A market within a cultural center that houses local handicrafts and products.
Phreatic: Is a term used in hydrology to refer to aquifers, in speleology to refer to cave passages, and in volcanology to refer to eruption type.
Groundwater: Is the water located beneath Earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. A unit of rock or an unconsolidated deposit is called an aquifer when it can yield a usable quantity of water.
Depression (Geology): A watering hole.
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD): is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed by aerobic biological organisms in a body of water to break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature over a specific time period.
Preserve: To keep (something) safe from harm or loss.
Diwata: a type of mythical being or legendary creature in Filipino folklore, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural.
Sanctity: Ultimate importance and inviolability.
Intervention: Action taken to improve a situation, especially a medical disorder. II. CHAPTER 2: RELATED LITERATURE 1. FOREIGN LITERATURE
According to Booby and Anole (2014), stated that nature conservation and building a sustainable development is one of the major challenges facing the planet. In 1984, Cartagena in Colombia was designated as a UNESCO world Heritage site. Colombia is one of the most diverse countries in the world, along with (Brazil, Madagascar, Indonesia, Philippines and Australia). It hosts 14 percent of the planet’s biodiversity, including the amazon forest, the Andes and the sub-humid ecosystem of Choco. Unfortunately due to deforestation a considerable proportion of Colombia’s ecosystem had been destroyed to make way for agricultural development. Almost 95 percent of the country’s dry forests are gone because of these, threats like population migration resulted from internal armed conflict, agriculture, degradation of habitat, and the increasing population of invasive species and pollution.
They accepted the fact that the man was facing unprecedented event of species extinction and a fast pace of destruction of ecosystems and decided that it was urgent to adress the global loss of biodiversity in order to ensure that the present will leave of absence a healthy and viable world for time to come generations. To attain this, the Rio Summit adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This agreement, which has been adhered to by the vast majority of governments, sets out commitments for maintaining the world’s ecological foundations as economic development accelerates. (UNESCO, 2013)
World Heritage (2014) summarized that it responds to the need for a sustainable approach to the planning and management of tourism, an industry that takes into account the needs of both the sustainability of the sites local and foreign visitors visits, it should consider the needs of the local population and the impact mass tourism can have upon them. The rapid growth of tourism over the recent decades has become both a challenge and an opportunity–a wholly unexpected development with extreme consequences. Poor management and intemperate tourism can be a major threat for the values of heritage and for long-term economic development as a result of a degraded, less attractive and less competitive destination. However, when site managers and government authorities work together with local communities, tourism can become a benefit to sites and citizens alike, enhancing economic growth while addressing preservation needs and reinforcing the identity and well-being of local communities. When managed effectively, tourism allows communities to flourish and sites to remain intact.
World Heritage (2011) tackles about the display of human creativity and ingenuity reveals the brilliance of a common heritage and the potential for future technological advances. By gaining a deeper knowledge of the principles by which societies have managed water resources, People can better discern the optimal strategies for dealing with water scarcity.
World Heritage (2014), discusses about the natural site on Qatar’s Tentative List, Khor Al-Adaid, known as the Inland Sea. This breathtakingly beautiful site is a large tidal embayment with a lagoon like structure. It also stated here that Qatar is committed to develop its rich cultural life through different aspects, whether art, music, festivals, activities and especially institutions, including museums. In this way, culture becomes not only an aspect of the identity of the Qatari people, but a powerful medium for sustainable economic growth and an effective means to create ties with other peoples and cultures, uniting and educating along the way.
World Heritage (2008) gives an overview of the state of conservation of World Heritage earthen architecture sites as well as outlining the various activities undertaken during the first period of the WHEAP Program. It reflects on the challenges facing earthen architecture sites in relation to issues such as sustainable development and also demonstrates the resilience of such sites. The articles represent the diversity of earthen architecture on the World Heritage List. 2. FOREIGN STUDIES
Yuen-Schat (1994), this study is to examine how a group of people can retain its cultural integrity when under economic development pressure. The researcher used design as a point of departure in looking at how to approach and preserve a culture. He began by a search of indigenous folktales, analysis of traditional living patterns, inquiry about cultural and social taboos, and observing building form, to define phenomena unique to individual cultures. This study offers a communal cultural center for each village where people can congregate and share skills. The complex of buildings includes language classrooms, crafts workshops, and a museum. The design of the center takes into account traditions, beliefs, and cultural needs. The construction employs indigenous people, and some classes and workshops are led by villagers.
In the related study of Ruiz (n.d), he aims to show the cultural identity of the Dominican Republic and how architecture can help revive a lost and neglected culture by analyzing topics like globalization, global architecture, and star architecture. He made a case why these are, in a sense, harmful to developing countries and the cultural identity of those. The effects of globalization over developing countries implicate cultural changes, implicates imposing a global culture that is ultimately with the goal to create a homogeneous world, one world. his thesis projects seeks to use Post-Colonialism theory as a way to understand how to give power back to the powerless mass, and knowing how architecture can be the method of statement. It seeks to create and revive the neglected and forgotten identity of the Dominicans, and at the same time create an architectural identity for them.
Dapp (1989) made a study of the importance of vernacular architecture to show the cultural needs of the people of Auburn. She believes that the building should correlate with the people and to achieve this, a cultural center must be understood to their eye level, a type of vernacular architecture should be made according to the needs of the environment. She also said that the honesty of materials and how these can play a vital role in giving an identity of the cultural center.
In a thesis made by Drakopoulou (n.d) she showed that the potential benefits of certification for achieving sustainability in tourism should not be overestimated. Moreover, community-based ecotourism is often exalted for the significant benefits it delivers to local people and is considered as a form of small-scale development which complies with the fundamental principles of sustainability. This, however, does not imply that careful and integrated planning and management are not necessary for the success of any ecotourism project. This paper focuses on the issues of tourism certification and community-based ecotourism and examines whether and under what conditions these tools can help promote sustainable tourism development in Greece.
Lahouati (2012) started a study on how to attract Chinese tourist in Denmark. The author focused on the importance of the Chinese’s perception and why is it considered a key in capturing the interest of the latter. The purpose therefore is to get Chinese tourists‘perceptions of Denmark with a focus on three selected areas, in his view most relevant to the Chinese tourists visiting the country: their perceptions of Denmark, perceptions of tourist attraction and perceptions of services. 3. LOCAL LITERATURE
In an article made by the Manila Times, (2014) it showcased Escuela Taller de Intramuros, a school that teaches about preservation and rehabilitation. By teaching the proper art of preservation and rehabilitation, important heritage sites in the country are restored to their former beauty so that Filipinos can continue to enjoy them for posterity. De Leon Jr. (2014) said “We think that we can only appreciate heritage if both tangible and intangible are given attention to and preserved. But through Escuela Taller, not only are we preserving heritage but we are also able to provide much-needed livelihood that really gives meaning to the lives of poor people,”
“We provide a source of dignity, which is work. For it is only by giving people decent working that the country promote peace, harmony and further appreciation of heritage and culture,” he added.
According to the authors, (n.d) Philippine games are part of the country’s cultural heritage that was once popular but is now almost buried in oblivion. People have forgotten to play these games hence; most children have taken their value for granted as the social learning process became broken. Children today engage in desktop or hand-held computer games instead of playing diverse array of traditional games. Displaced Philippine games, which serve as socio-historical markers mean less appreciation of our culture and its relationship with the environment - social and natural. The rationale of this study is to help in the appreciation, preservation and propagation of Philippine games. The traditional games are presented in a new light that could give the youth a renewed outlook on Philippine culture and environment consequently helps in preserving this important facet of Filipino daily lives.
An online article made by magTXT (2012) noted that Philippines have a rich heritage of history, tribal culture and religion that gets reflection in its festivals and traditions. The Philippine Festivals are the true representatives of that richness. Almost every city and region has its own local festivals and they like to celebrate it with all grandeur. Philippine is also known for its special Filipino traditions and customs that describe every aspect of human life. From greeting each other or to take blessing of our elders they have their own special ways. Mano po, Po, Kamayan (eating with hands), Balikbayan Boxes (coming back home from abroad with gift items) are some of customary practices to name in the country. The balikbayan tradition is very special for Pilipino people because it represents the bonding, love and affection for the family.
Anda (2014) of the Inquirer talked about the deterioration of the underground river in Palawan. This shows the negative effects of rapid growth in tourism and that the government should “catch up”. The park was inscribed on the Unesco list of natural World Heritage Sites on Dec. 4, 1999. It is one of two such places in Palawan, the other being the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.
The Underground River’s popularity peaked in 2012 following its recognition as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature by a Switzerland-based private foundation, drawing thousands of tourists daily.
The article about “Aquatic pollution mars PH” by (Misagal, 2015) explained the quality of water in the Philippines had been rampant. The cause of this is the rapid growth of informal settlers along the coast line and the weak implementation of Republic Act (RA) 9003 (“Solid Waste Management Act”) and RA 9275 (“Clean Water Act”) due to lack of political will, poor garbage handling practices of some communities, and individual behaviors as causing the problem. Due to this, aquatic life forms die and the citizens need to to be aware of the impact of garbage in the oceans.
In an article by Alvares (2012) she stated that “Culture is the catalyst to realize the Education for All. The collective presence today is a testimony of hope, a manifestation of a creative army harnessed under the banner of UNESCO, willing and able to help persuade the world that we can win the war against poverty and pollution, drugs and despair, crime and corruption, terrorism and tyranny, ignorance, inequity and injustice, not by compulsion BUT BY PERSUASION, not by force BUT BY ART.” and added that “Culture is an essential ingredient for development. Development plans are retarded or accelerated depending on the creative and dynamic integration of culture in development planning.” 4. LOCAL STUDIES
In a study made by Perez and Templanza, (2012) Culture is an essential ingredient for development. Development plans are retarded or accelerated depending on the creative and dynamic integration of culture in development planning. The findings unravel the common and unique characteristics of local studies centers in the Philippines. It also reveals which programs, projects, services and activities of these local studies centers have beneficial impacts in the development and advancement of the fields of history, culture and heritage studies in the Philippines. This study elicits three outstanding features of local studies centers in the Philippines: 1) they collect materials pertaining to ethnic groups, and make the materials available and accessible to potential users, mostly, in one center, 2) their holdings include library materials, archives and museum artifacts, and 3) they conduct researches and publish books, relating to history, culture and heritage of the localities they serve and the Philippines. Perez and Templanza (2012) Local studies centers: transforming history, culture and heritage in the Philippines (2012, May).
Lumabad (2010) made a study that showed how Filipino adapts architecture of its part colonizers in to making its own and throughout the decades affects the style of Filipino architecture though culture. Lumabad, J (2010). Defining the Filipino Cultural Identity: Filipino Avant Garde in Performing Arts Theater
In the Study made by the authors (2014) This study entitled aimed to promote Calatagan as a tourist destination in Batangas. Descriptive type of research was utilized in the study. Results showed that Lago de Oro is the most frequently visited over the other attractions. The common problem encountered by the Tourism Industry in Calatagan is lack of promotion. Among the social benefits brought by tourism in Calatagan they strongly agreed on promoting of peace and order situation. Among the economic benefits they strongly agree on employment opportunities. Tourism means more jobs for the people and improvement of their standard of living. All programs are implemented and the government knows how to develop more of their place. Buted, D., Ylagan A., Mednoza E. (2014) Promoting the Tourism Industry of Calatagan Batangas, Philippines (2014, June).
Palermo (2014) stated in her thesis that Preservation is a continuous program in different sites of the country and that the tourism is a double edge sword; it may increase economic growth but may lead to environmental and structural degradation. But, there are simpler ways in order for the Filipinos to protect or preserve tourist attractions around the Philippines. The Philippine government also plays and important role to help protect these natural sites. Palermo, C. (2014) Preservation of tourist attractions in the Philippines (2014 Febuary)
Agbon (2010) this study sought to analyze the determinants of international tourist arrivals in the Philippines from 1995-2006. Specifically the study sought to describe the trends in tourism in a global scale; the Asia Pacific region; the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region and the Philippines; determine the factors influencing the international tourist arrivals in the Philippines by broad regional sub-groupings; and draw policy implications to further develop the tourism industry in the Philippines. Agbon , A., (2010) THE DETERMINANTS OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS: THE CASE OF THE PHILIPPINES 1995-2006 (2010, March) 5. RELATION TO THE STUDY
The related literature above shows that tourism in its sense is a double edge sword. It may increase revenue but on the other hand it can be the cause of environmental degradation. But on the other hand culture is an important ingredient in the society. It gives a sense of individuality for every local populace and must be nurtured in order to prolong their legacy for future generations to come. Because of this, a more efficient way of designing a cultural center is necessary in other to promote both the city and its main attractions.

III. CHAPTER 3: REASEARCH METHODOLOGY 1. Descriptive Method:
The researcher used the descriptive method of investigation, which is one of the most essential ways that a researcher may adopt and used. The goal is to provide evidence and observations that test the supposition. This entails gathering enough evidence to sustenance or denies the hypothesis statement, or providing evidence that answers multiple concerns about the project proposal. 2. Observation:
In this method, the researcher would be visiting the internet site to document the necessary information that can be obtained through ocular investigation. It gives a glance and actual sense of the site. This would assist the researcher in developing a possible planned design solution. 3. Investigation:
Inquiring and conducting interviews to people that has an expertise or knowledge that can help the researcher in the progress of its project proposal, will be considered a tool to study and collect first hand data. 4. Documentary Analysis:
This enquiry provides a contextual limitation where analytic thinking on problems can be established. This requires extant legal files and papers, local and national codes and rule as well as ordinances. The researcher gathered documents about the proposed project from the city.

5. SOURCES OF DATA
Making this final data source is a very important factor. The source data for this research is characterized into 2 groups. The first one will be the source data based on direct observation and the other data sources based on indirect observations.
The first data requires Valuable insight upon conducting field studies, particularly the ocular inspection held and Discussion of involved persons.. While the second source will be covered government publications, philosophies of architects, planning considerations and technical document.
Agencies – gathered facts was mostly came from the Municipality of San Pablo, Laguna.
Libraries – different articles from Architecture Section and Thesis Section that will provide sufficient data and information. Journals as well as magazine help a lot in providing ideas and solutions.
Internet – the World Wide Web offers unlimited repository of data, information and statics which are useful to the study. Latest version of different books can be found by using it. 6. DATA PROCESSING
Data processing or data analysis is an important phase in the study because it gathers statistics that will help start making logic to the researcher. Moreover, it is critical for a researcher to have a good plan and phases to start the analysis and data investigation.
Interview will be used to gather information from the residents living within the area; this will help give actual and factual data to the researcher.
Document analysis method will be used to gather information from the archives of the municipality, giving the researcher precise information.
Collected data was coded and then analyzed using descriptive statistics. The researcher assumed a case study method, picture upon both first-hand data and secondary data obtained through a number of data collection methods.
Descriptive method will be used to describe the characteristics of the place; this will help the study to become more specific especially on the area that it will cover, the possible population that the proposed project can cater. IV. CHAPTER 4 1. STATEMENT OF USE
This paper will determine the factors needed for the preservation of the lakes and applying them to the design of the project that will serve as a statement of environmental awareness for the community. The primary focus of this study is to know the origins of the lakes and what will be their contribution for the City of San Pablo in terms of design, economic status and sociological perspective of the users. 2. PROJECT PROFILE
Trends: Evergreen will integrate a “Natural filtration garden” that will

CLIMATE
In San Pablo City, the months from January to April constitute the dry season and the remaining months as wet season. The relatively dry season makes the pattern closest to Type III in the Corona classification. Warm temperature and high humidity is experienced in the city throughout the year with small seasonal variation. And because of its tropical climate precipitation within the city occurs only as rain. It is affected however, by the Southwest Monsoon and cyclonic storms which subject it to wet climate.