Research Centers
Center for REsearch in Architecture, Technology, and the Environment (CREATE)
The Center for REsearch in Architecture, Technology, and the Environment (CREATE) is a research center focused on the intersection of architecture, technology, and the environment. The center conducts interdisciplinary research to develop sustainable and energy-efficient building design. The goal of the center is to use technology to create innovative and efficient building design that reduces the environmental impact of buildings.
CREATE conducts research in a variety of areas, including building envelope design, building systems, and building materials. The center also focuses on the integration of renewable energy sources into building design, such as solar and wind power. In addition, CREATE conducts research on the use of building information modeling (BIM) and other digital tools for design and construction.
One of the key areas of research at CREATE is the use of building simulation software to model the energy performance of buildings. This allows researchers to test different design options and evaluate their impact on energy efficiency. The center also conducts research on the use of sensors and data analytics to improve building performance and inform building operations.
CREATE also engages in outreach and education efforts to promote sustainable building design. The center partners with industry and government organizations to develop and implement sustainable building design guidelines and standards. It also provides educational opportunities for students and professionals to learn about sustainable building design and technology.
Contact Information
Center for REsearch in Architecture, Technology, and the Environment (CREATE)
Managing College: Mapúa Institute of Technology at Laguna (MITL)
Location: E202 (Architectural Design Studio)
Lead Researcher: Wilfredo G. Gacutan
Email: [email protected]
Research Team
- Alvin P. Tejada
- Patrick N. Rodriguez
- Job Enrick C. Berroya
- Almira A. Capistrano
- Coline Anne Gayle M. Dugang
- Joana Karel A. Carreon
- Simon G. Cervantes
- Don G. De Vera, Ph.D.
As advisers/coordinators, they are tasked to oversee all the research activities of CREATE including looking for research grants and funding from the National Government Agencies and Foreign Organizations.
To sustain the research efforts of CREATE it is imperative that students should also be involved in the research activities thus we need to form a group of student research team for CREATE.
The function of the student research group is to help in the operation, formulation of research proposal, dissemination of CREATE research activities to other students to enjoin them to participate in the research activities of the MMCL Architecture Program.
Vision
To be a premier global hub of innovation where technology, heritage, and sustainable design converge to shape the future of the built environment.
Mission
To advance interdisciplinary research in architecture by leveraging cutting-edge digital tools, optimizing material performance with a focus on bamboo and green technologies, and partnering with communities and industries to build a resilient, energy-efficient, and sustainable world.
Research Thrust
The research thrust of CREATE will concentrate on “SUSTAINABILITY and INNOVATION in ARCHITECTURE” focusing on the development of “Bamboo” as alternative sustainable building materials. Other research areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovations
- Historic Building Preservation
- Green Building/Green Architecture
- Sustainability (U. N. Sustainable Development Goals)
- Material Performance In Sustainable Building
- Community Planning Development
- Urban Design
