By GIRLIE S BERNARDEZ | Project Leader
Preserving endangered species as that of a sea turtle has also been a primary concern of environmentalist and the community where they thrive. it is the endeavor of Foundation University Department of Architecture students to utilize their skill in design to come up with the design and build project.
Construction is fully underway to finish the project as soon as possible so that it may be put to use. Though the team is really encountering challenges in the construction phase because the structure is built on a remote island which is a boat ride from the mainland of Negros Occidental. Bamboo is the main material to be used in this structure to make it sustainable and easily replaced through wear and tear. And because this material is susceptible to insects, it has to be treated and submerged in the ocean for at least 30 days before it can be used. Once the bamboo has completed the treatment process, it can already be used for construction and the material can last for years.
Mobility on the other hand is also challenging because of the boat ride to and from the mainland. Water current also affects the travel not to mention typhoons that threaten the area. However, all of these cons are being superseded by the passion of protecting the environment and the endeangered sea turtle species through extensive research which can already be done once the facility is ready.
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