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Architect Rey Galua: AES BIOFLUX

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 An assessment of sustainability of a green residential building in an urban setting: focus in Pueblo de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City 1  Architect Rey Galua , 2Ermelinda G. Tobias 1 College of Engineering and Architecture, Mindanao University of Science and Technology, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; 2 Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines. Corresponding author: Rey D. Galua , rgaluasds@gmail.com Abstract. A study of the technical, economic, environmental and architectural aspects of green residential building situated in an urban location has been performed. The results of the study revealed the following: the building has been observed to be properly oriented with minimum levels of lighting consumption and sufficient lighting designs, and that with the implementation of the green rooftop, restoration and plantation of different species of plants a considerable amount of carbon has been offset

Rey Galua Life Story

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  Early Life And Education: Dr.  Rey Galua was born in 1974 in Kitcharao, a small town of northern Mindanao, south of Philippines. He was the fifth child of Hilario and Geonita Galua. Galua attended his elementary in San Roque Elementary School, at San Roque, Kitcharao Agusan del Norte. He attended his High School in Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy, Kitcharao Agusan del Norte, and graduated with honors and gold medalist, excellent in mathematics award. In 1992, Galua began his study in Architecture at  Cagayan de Oro College, College of Engineering and Architecture in Cagayan de Oro city Philippines, and graduated in 1997. In 1998, Architect Rey Galua took and passed the board examination in Architecture given by the Professional Regulation Commission. He registered his own  Architectural  Consulting firm whose trade name was RD Galua Associates, and later it was change to GALUA PLUS Architectural Design Studio. In 2004, Galua attended his master’s studies in Mindanao State Universit

Galua Plus: Rey Galua,Albina, Tobias win Annual-In House Research Competition

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The research on “Sustainable Green Building Design in an Urban Setting: An Energy Efficiency and Carbon Abatement Strategy Initiatives in a Local Setting” by Dr. Dionel O. Albina, Architect Rey D. Galua  and Dr. Ermelinda M. Tobias won this year’s University-Wide Best Paper during the 14th Annual In-house Evaluation of Completed Researches last September 4 – 5, 2013 at the University gymnasium. The poster with the research title “Design and Development of Autonomous Rover Mobile Robot” by researchers Hazel M. Aboga-a, Armando D. Alvarez, Mark Chester M. Cuadra, Charlene T. Dagang and Dr. Ruvel J. Cuasito Sr. as adviser likewise won the University-Wide Best Scientific Poster. Dr. Oliva P. Canencia, Director of the Research and Development Division, shared her thoughts during her opening message on how research helps in the achievement of the University as it maintains its SUC Level 4 status, making it one of the leading state universities in the country. Dr. Angelito C. Alolod, MUST c

Amazing Buildings in Cagayan de Oro City

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Science Complex, Mindanao University Of Science And Technology, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines. GALUA PLUS Architectural Design Studio is an architecture firm established in 1998 ( the former name was RD Galua Associates).The five storey Science Complex building was design to house the different science laboratories. It starts from second to fifth floor, and class rooms at ground floor. The building was also equip with scenic elevator, and laboratory exhaust-system. Architect Rey Diegas Galua , born 5 October 1974, is a Filipino architect whose company, Galua Plus (former rdGalua Associates) maintain a national design practice.He is the principal architect and owner of rdGalua Associates Architectural Design firm with an office at Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines.He is one of the most prolific Filipino architect of his generation. Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines. Limketkai Luxe Hotel, stands solid gold, ready to deliver the very best in the hospitality servi

Best Architectural Firms

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Architecture is the process and the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or other structures. In the material form of buildings, architectural works are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art.                Top Architectural Firms in Cagayan de Oro City                                                                                          Academic Building 1 GALUA PLUS Architecture Design Studio DR. REY D. GALUA, FPIAP Phone: +639178582455 Email: galuaplus@gmail.com Address: 168 Mandumol st., Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City 9000 Philippines GALUA PLUS Architectural Design Studio is an architecture firm established in 1998 ( the former name was RD Galua Associates). It is dedicated to providing a diversified range of services from space planning and design, to project development and management. It also offers consultancy services not only for architectural design but as well as for sustainable development. The firm comprises a comprehensive r

Galua Plus: Architectural Design Studio

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  An Assessment Of Sustainability Of A Green Residential Building In An Urban Setting: Focus In Pueblo De Oro, Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines. Author: Dr. Rey Diegas Galua , 2015 ABSTRACT A study of the technical, economic, environmental and architectural aspects of green residential building situated in an urban location has been made. In line with the overall objective of quantifying the advantage of a green residential building over traditional building designs, the research study subjects the study into five major sustainable elements namely: (a) site and sustainable development, (b) water use, (c) energy use, (d) material use and energy conservation, and (e) improved environmental quality. The study combined the standard features of sustainable architecture and globally-accepted standards for determining sustainable designs such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Sustainable design and construction strategies have been employed to the different element

Top Architect list of Bureau Internal Revenue Record Building, Butuan City

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What do you mean by Architect? In defining the term and meaning of what an architect is, the simplest explanation; is a; trained, accredited, and registered (this is very important) professional, who is qualified to design, plan, advise, and aide in the procurement of both the private and public built environments. This covers both the aesthetic and technical fields and is carried out through impartial and creative thinking no matter how small or large the project is. The actual word “Architect” was derived from the Latin word architectus, which originates from the Greek word arkhitektn, where arkhi means chief, and tecketn means builder. Architect list of Bureau Internal Revenue Record Building, Butuan City Bureau Of Internal Revenue Record Building, Butuan City Bureau Of Internal Revenue Record Building, Butuan City Pursuant to Executive Order No. 366 , the BIR offices throughout the country will stablished their own Document Processing Division in every Regional Offices, or proxima