Thesis (BS Architecture) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, 2013

Markets play a very important role in our cities for it is usually the most visited commercial establishment. Usually markets are described as unorganized, untidy, and smelly. This study gives answers to this said dilemma through the use of the green building design components (site selection, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, and indoor environmental quality). The problem of the study is mainly the Kidapawan City Mega Market. In achieving architectural solutions to the issues in the market, the existing imageability and green building principles implied in the market was assessed. Since the study is the rehabilitation of the Mega Market, the assessment of the site selection was omitted. From the evaluation of imageability through photo ratings, surveys and interviews, it was found out through the SPSS Dendogram that the main problem in the existing market are the use of materials, provision of valuable spaces, and adjacency of spaces. Results of surveys and interviews also pointed out how poorly the organization of the Mega Market is. On the other hand, through surveys and interviews, it was observed that the market was using too much energy since natural light cannot enter inside the buildings. The market is somehow resource efficient given that the materials they used are economical however these said materials need high maintenance. Since the market has little openings and that natural light and air cannot pass through the buildings, the indoor environmental quality of the market is low. Most of the market-goers are not at ease given that there are major parts inside the buildings where there is not enough light and thus making it unsafe. Also the overall zoning of the stalls are also weakly planned. Spaces were not properly grouped together dispersing foul or irritating odors inside the buildings. With these said issues, proper solutions were proposed and implemented in the design of the new market. For imageability, there is a major alteration in the over-all design of the market from the smallest stall to the whole site. From green building design components, large openings, skylights, the use of corrugated translucent PVC sheets, the use of a 21-W CFL and LEDs in all of the stalls, use of rainwater and sunlight properly, use of economical but less maintenance materials, high ceilings, wider hallways, provision of overhangs and louvers, use of smell barriers such as shrubs and flowers, green wall and the provision of a small vertical farm. This study aims to introduce new and better market design rather than those, messy and disorderly ones. Also, it aims to create an imprint that markets can be reconstructed to have a better image. With this study, Kidapawan City will not only gain economically. It will also be known for being an exemplary market.