TY - BOOK AU - Mercene, Aristeo Y. TI - Coral reef observatory AV - UGT COA BSArch .M47 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - Manila PB - National University KW - CORAL COMMUNITY N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Title page -- Thesis logo -- Approval sheet -- Dedication -- Acknowledgement -- Abstract -- Chapter 1. Problem justification -- Chapter 2. Terms of references -- Chapter 3. Research methodology -- Chapter 4. Site selection and Justification -- Chapter 5. Site investigation and analysis -- Chapter 6. Space programming and spatial analysis -- Chapter 7. Design evolution -- Chapter 8. Design presentation and conceptual analysis -- Chapter 9. Complete list of technology and building materials used in design -- Chapter 10. Final Design solution presentation -- Chapter 11. Finding & recommendations and sketch layout N2 - The coral community serves as a primary system that links and gives life to biological community. The corals are homes to numerous species of fish and serve as buffers for the large waves thus protecting the world's coastlines ER -