BY JENNIFER C.
TILOS
DUMAGUETE CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- Floating marine
sanctuary, an 'Estudio Damgo3' project of Foundation University Architecture
senior students was turned-over recently to Barangay Bantayan, Dumaguete City.
This P1.6 million collaborative project,
‘Estudio Damgo 3’ is the third project of the students designed to support the
food security in the community.
FU consultant Paul Marin said this is the first
design-build architectural educational program in the Philippines.
Marin said ‘Estudio Damgo’ is a pioneering and
award-winning program that teaches architecture students a sustainable approach
to design along with meeting a community need.
During the inauguration barangay officials
of Bantayan including local officials of Dumaguete City led by
Vice-Mayor Woodrow Maquiling graced the occasion.
FU president Vicente “Dean” Sinco formally
turned-over the floating marine sanctuary to Barangay Captain Efren Teves of
Bantayan.
This floating structure, marine sanctuary center
promote the preservation of the marine environment and provide a place where
fish wardens can do their job efficiently and effectively.
FU Architecture students created the sanctuary
that floats and rise on top of the water by only using native bamboo and
recycled plastic. (mbcn/jct/PIA7-Negros Oriental)
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