INTEGRATING ECO BRUTALISM IN HOSPITAL DESIGN: MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH CARE IN SAPANG PALAY BULACAN

Abstract

A hospital is one of the most vital infrastructures in any community. The absence of a nearby hospital can lead to significant challenges, as seen in Sapang Palay, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, where residents lack immediate access to healthcare services. To address this issue, the researchers proposed the construction of a healthcare facility in Sapang Palay that is accessible to all members of the community, aiming to improve public health outcomes and meet the growing medical needs of the area. This research utilized a quantitative descriptive method and employed purposive sampling. A survey questionnaire served as the primary instrument to measure the level of acceptability of the proposed model in terms of architectural features, structural integrity, structural design, floor plan, and overall presentation. Percentage and frequency were used as statistical tools to summarize the responses from a total of ten participants—five civil engineers and five architects. The weighted mean was calculated to determine the average value, considering varying weights for each data point. A t-test was conducted to compare the responses between the civil engineers and architects.  The following steps were followed in creating the model of the Eco-Brutalism hospital design: preparing materials; sketching and planning the design; cutting materials to appropriate sizes; constructing the structure; adding design details; painting the walls; allowing the paint to dry; and presenting the finished product. The results of the analysis indicate that the proposed model is considered "acceptable" in terms of architectural features, structural integrity, structural design, floor plan, and overall presentation. The architects reported an overall mean of 3.13 with a variance of 0.174, while the civil engineers reported a slightly higher overall mean of 3.23 with a variance of 0.158. For both groups, the significance level (α) was set at 0.05, with a t-critical value of 2.145 and a computed t-value of 0.404. Since the computed t-value is less than the t-critical value, the findings show that there is no significant difference between the assessments of the two groups of respondents. To enhance and improve the proposed model, the respondents suggested adding more detailed features to better align the design with its intended purpose. They also recommended using more durable materials to increase the model's longevity and structural reliability. Additional suggestions included refinements aimed at improving accuracy, realism, and overall presentation.