WORLD DAY OF ARCHITECTURE FUN RUN AND TREE PLANTING ACTIVITY

Not only NGO’s, social action groups and mountaineers can celebrate a day for the environment. Architectural Organizations too can have their own tree planting activity to give back to nature.

Last October 4, 2010, The World day of Architecture was celebrated simultaneously throughout the Philippines with this year’s theme: Better Cities, Better Lives: Sustainable by Design; Sustainability and Awareness for a Vibrant Environment. Architect Patrick Tan, UAP- Davao Alpha Chapter President, spearheaded an activity that will give back nature what it deserves. The activity was held at the University of Mindanao, Matina Campus. Attendees woke up early and put on their running shoes and started the days’ celebration with a fun run. Who would have known that Davao’s technically proficient architects run with the grace of gazelles? The rich landscape of the campus gave runners a scenic view; truly nature’s vibrancy can connect to one’s soul even while on a fast pace.

After the exercise, 100 narra* seedlings were distributed, these were then planted within the school grounds. Architects and students immediately filled the allotted planting area and busily dug their holes place in a grid to give space for future foliage. Pictures were taken, after which everyone enjoyed a hearty breakfast. Socialization was at its best on the morning of World Day of Architecture. The participants were thirty- two (32) Architects and eighteen (18) Architecture undergraduates. The celebration was collaborated with PIA- Davao Setion, headed by Archt. Danilo Guevarra, together with, APO Cement as the major sponsor. ABS- CBN documented and reported the said activity.

World Day of Architecture gives emphasis for building designers to be more responsive to nature. To be more keen and knowledgeable on design philosophies and material usage. Always remember that everyone is a steward of the environment’s well- being.


"The materials of city planning are sky, space, trees, steel and cement in that order and in that hierarchy." - - Le Corbusier.

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PAMIMIGAY SA SALUMAY

A Pre-school in Datu Salumay, located in outskirts of Davao City, which composed a little more than thirty (30) students ranging from four to seven years of age, lacks proper tables and benches for their classroom. Due to poverty and lack of resources, these kids walk in their bare feet without basic footwear.

The UAP DAVAO ALPHA Chapter in partnership with Philippine Institute of Architects Davao Section, represented by Archt. Danilo Guevarra, donated twelve (12) sets of tables and benches to the school along with some pairs of slippers, blankets and mosquito nets.

The City Health Office of Davao City and the local media (ABS-CBN of Davao) also contributed and offered their time and effort by providing much needed supplies and rendered necessary services towards the locals of the said area. ABS-CBN Davao gave some food and multi-vitamins for the kids while the City Health Office of Davao took some blood samples to determine if anyone is positive of dengue or malaria. Their staff also brought Agua Resigene, a water based insect repellant, upon which the mosquito nets were soaked in to ensure that illness caused by insect bites such as dengue and malaria will prevent from spreading in the village.

The group decided to adopt the community and committed to return with more help and provide basic necessities in the next coming months.

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Davao Alpha Chapter PLanning Workshop 2010

The said Chapter Planning Workshop which was held at the function room of the Lispher Inn on August 31, 2010, was organized to give the members the opportunity to contribute inputs not only on the plans and programs of the group but also, to share their ideas as to what the Chapter’s vision and mission will be.

The objective of the planning workshop is to give the members the opportunity to contribute inputs not only on the plans and programs of the chapter but also for them to help formulate the mission and vision statement of the group.

The activity, which was attended by twelve (12) of the group’s members, was concluded to be a success. The Chapter’s vision and mission that will help guide the group was formulated.

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UAP DAVAO ALPHA CHAPTER INDUCTION 2010

The UAP Davao Alpha Chapter turn-over and induction ceremonies which took event at Café El Gato, Rancho Palos Verdes Clubhouse located at the city’s diversion road on July 20, 2010, was organized to formally welcome the newly elected officers. The ceremony however, extended its purpose on welcoming, as well, the new architectural licensure examination board passers.

The said function was successfully participated by old and new officers alike. Invited guests came and had due fun. The event was markedly believed to be successful and productive, afterall, series of meeting prior to the event was met in preparation for the said gathering.

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