1. PROPOSED TACLOBAN
LEGOBRICK SHELTERS

2. Reg. Civil Engr. – No. 7180 Phils.
In Partnership with
ENGR. CESAR M. DE LEON
Technical Consultant
Reg. Civil Engr. – No Phils.

3. Introduces monolithic clay-brick homes

4. The need to construct “out of the box” …
"In the next 50 years, we do expect to see an increased incidence in the most intense hurricanes," Emanuel told CNBC. "If I were living in the Philippines, I would certainly build stronger buildings and put a lot emphasis on saving lives. I'd certainly build hospitals and storm shelters much stronger than I might have built them before.“ Why your next home may look more like a snow globe by Linda Federico-O'Murchu CNBC, Sunday, 29 Dec 2013 

5. President Benigno C. Aquino, in his speech before the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council termed the typhoons that are to come after Yolanda “the New Normal”

6. “the New Normal”

7. ”if the government aimed for a resilient recovery, the structural integrity of homes, buildings and other structures “should not be compromised… 
After all, Yolanda has become the new benchmark for disaster prevention, and the country should raise the standard for building structures”
–Sen. Legarda

8. typhoon-resistant structures can be built using modular-interlocking brick technology

9. SUSTAINABLE ROWHOUSES :
Lot area : sq.m, House area : sq.m.
with expandable loft space : sq.m.
Extended firewalls, clay brick insulation against heat
Sound proofed walls, brick roofing

10. Floor plan: ROWHOUSES Individual unit : Lot area : 42.00 sq. meters
House area : sq. meters
Expandable area for second floor bedroom : sq. meters

11. Longitudinal Section Wall tie beam Water Tank Slab Flooring Foundation
Entrance Steps-Elevated Flooring
Plywood Partition
Longitudinal Section

12. Longitudinal Section Weather-proof ceiling Rear-Setback Planting area
Sleeping area
Living area
Longitudinal Section

14. Longitudinal Section Roof gutter Kitchen Elevated flooring
Sleeping area WC
Water tank.
Longitudinal Section

15. Concrete beam and gutter
Extend
firewalls
Cross section

16. Proposed Tacloban monolithic brick homes

17. A showcase to the international community, but more importantly, to our people…

18. First in the world in providing the best structures against the effects of climate change…

19. The modular interlocking hollowbrick technology
Accommodates steel bars
800 p.s.i average
Great acoustic barrier
Cool room temperature
Convex stud (male)
Concave feature (female)

20. Legobrick walling and colums

21. Dome construction, Cabalan, Olongapo City

22. 50 sq.m, using clay-brick, modular interlocking technology
JC delosreyes

23. Perspective for a 3 unit townhouse, DBP Village, Almanza, Las Pinas
1 of 3

24. Construction and laying of brick, DBP, Almanza, Las Pinas

25. Completed DBP Village, Almanza, near Alabang Town Center
3 of 3

26. Construction of Lancaster Tower II, Shaw Blvd, Mandaluyong

27. Completed Lancaster Suites Tower II, Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City
2 of 2

28. The Orchard, Dasmarinas, Cavite

29. Proposed Barbara’s Place 4- storey residential condominium at Taguig City

30. Soon to rise 500 sqm residential building
at Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City

31. Proposed medium rise housing at Mariveles, Bataan

32. Legobrick perspectives

34. There are countless creative design possibilities…

36. 1000 psi compressive strength Aaesthetic design value
Benefits of Legobrick monolithic clay-brick homes
Durable
1000 psi compressive strength
Elegant
Aaesthetic design value
Wind Resistant
Strong wind protection
Affordable
Economical building material
Fire Resistant
Brick is proven to be fire resistant
Green Energy
Naturally energy efficient
Sound Resistant
Strong sounds controlling wall
Sustainable
Green building material

37. Costing for 34.50 sq.m brick house

38. “Any construction that ought to be considered must be the sturdiest, among others, and in the context of today's economic and environmental issues…the next generation will judge us…”-
- Engr. Boy de Leon

39. Thank you!