How to Build Against the Forces of Nature

The fundamentals of physics say that force is simply mass multiplied by acceleration. But in the world of
home construction and real estate, can force ever be as simple?
Not when you combine it with nature, according to Alveo Land, Ayala Land’s standard bearer for
innovation. “Building and construction is much more complicated when there are forces of nature to be
considered,” says Dante M. Abando, President of Alveo Land. “Our country’s location makes it all the
more challenging as we are located in an area that’s susceptible to calamities like typhoons, earthquakes
and fires.”

The recent Typhoon Ondoy attests to this that’s why Abando furthers that prospective buyers should look
not only on the aesthetics of a particular home, but also on the specific safety features that the
development has. In the case of Alveo Land, they see to it that their communities are masterplanned in
such a way that it will ensure safety among its future residents. ““Each development is able to encompass
key points that make an Alveo community different from all the other,” explains Abando. “Building
mastery is part of the five brand pillars that Alveo strives to fulfill in order for all urban dwellers to
actualize the concept of living well.”
Following their pillar of building mastery, Alveo has created cutting-edge technologies such as wind tunnel
tests and double-piping water system—all in response to their commitment of ensuring that their properties
are secure and will last a life time.

Earth
Alveo developments follow the Universal Building Code and National Structural Code of the Philippines to
make sure that the infrastructures can withstand strong earthquakes that may be experienced by its
residents.
“We benchmark against existing global disasters while also taking into account local geographic nuances,”
says Jong Perez, Project Director of Alveo Land. “The Alveo team works hard to design better homes that
are able to withstand whatever Mother Nature has to offer.”
And apart from strictly following building principles and guidelines, Alveo also conducts traffic studies
before the planning stages begin in order to determine the ideal entry and exit points in the location. This
ensures smooth and efficient vehicular ingress and egress and maintains the accessibility interests of its
residents

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Wind
Specific to high-rise developments, the building façade is designed based on the results of a wind tunnel
test, which simulates the force behavior or natural elements onto the exterior wall and window system. Not
normally done by other local developers, this is a self-imposed procedure that Alveo has adopted to
guarantee structural guarantee and integrity.
“Even with the strong winds of Typhoon Milenyo back in 2006, The Columns Ayala Avenue still remained
standing, with all of its windows remaining intact,” says Perez

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Fire
Quality is the building block of exceptional living experience and transitively, Alveo uses topnotch raw
materials in order to achieve this. As an example, all Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS) conduits in
all Alveo developments are Underwriters Laboratory, Inc compliant—a third party product safety testing
and certification organization in the U.S. “We took it a step further by enhancing our FDAS that enables
quicker response to detect the fire hazards in any of the units or common areas,” adds Perez.
Fireman’s lift shaft in all Alveo condominium developments are also pressurized during fire situations—
making it easier and safer for firefighter to control and put out the fire and evacuate residents because
the smoke will not enter the elevator

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Water
Alveo Land has likewise conducted a multi-decade flood study for each of their development to study the
possible progression of flood in the area through the years. They have up to 2 meters of engineered fill in
their projects to keep flood water from entering the units. In fact, they conduct land layering processes
where for every 12 inches of soil, they test the fill’s compactness in order to ensure that there will be no
possibility of landslides. “We also have detention ponds against flooding and downstream erosion by
storing water for a limited period of time. This is to manage excess run-off by allowing large amount of
flows of water to enter but limits the outflow to protect structure and not to cause damages downstream.”
says Kiko Francisco, Project Director of Alveo Land. “Celadon Manila and Ametta Place, our existing
developments in flood-susceptible areas of Manila and Pasig, have been proven to be Ondoy-proof; and
our future developments will do even more in the interest of safety.”

here’s the picture of AMETTA PLACE after TYPHOON ONDOY.

This release is in reference to current developments regarding the Alveo Land property, Ametta Place in Pasig, in light of the recent Typhoon Ondoy calamity.

Heavy flooding in Marikina, Cainta , Quezon City has brought on loss of lives and property due to record amounts of rainfall from Typhoon Ondoy. Other surrounding areas in Metro Manila, including Pasig, where Ametta Place is located, has been affected. We are happy to report, however, that the development’s flood prevention feature—namely a 1.5 meter (almost 5 feet elevation) engineered fill where the development stands--ensured that Ametta Place did not go under.

Alveo Land supports the stand of the local government of Pasig to prioritize the clearing and rebuilding of the roads and infrastructure of the city

Here are some messages we got from the owners of The Columns AYALA AVE and Celason Residences in Manila.

Sent via text by Celadon resident, to Carmina Cruz and Mindy of APMC

I just texted to tell you my positive sentiments which I shared with my colleagues in our industry. I was very happy to note that we didn’t have any flood issues at Celadon during the height of Ondoy outrage. I just hope that we can keep it that way. I also want to acknowledge our security OIC William for he is doing a very good job and he has the drive and initiative of a leader. Congratulations for getting him. It is worth noting that several listed property companies saw their share price plummet but Ayala Land held quite well. It’s because of right moves and excellent management.

Sent via email by TCAA resident, to Eden of APMC

The fact that our weekend at home was calm, peaceful and without incident in the face of Typhoon Ondoy indicates to me that (1) the thoughtfulness in the planning and building of TCAA and (2) the management systems of TCAA administration paved the way for a successful delivery of Alveo's commitment to comfortable and safe lodging for its residents. Ivan and I thank you and the entire TCAA Team for your combined thoughtfulness and dedication.

My household's hearts and minds are with members of the team that may have suffered under Ondoy. I understand a collection drive is in the offing. Ivan and I would be glad to help. I hope that you personally and your family did not face challenges.

As our metropolis potentially faces more natural calamities like this, I also hope that you will continue to prepare your team for any contingencies that may be necessary should they happen. Please also loop residents with your planned coping strategies / emergency procedures. I also hope we can ensure that our building security will be maintained as our ground floors face the possibility of harboring "temporary refugees" trapped by potential flooding in the district. Please feel free to call on me if you find I might be of particular assistance in any of these concerns.


A Life of Secured Innovation
As a company that defines real estate innovation, Alveo has kept a belief that true innovation is the ability
to create cutting-edge technology and efficient design while keeping their customers’ living aspirations in
check. “We make sure that our projects reflect, from inception to the blueprint to construction, a keen sense
of their residents’ lifestyle: what they might need, what they would be happy to have, what would be most
beneficial to them and their way of life in the next five or 10 years down the road,” ends Abando.
Alveo Land Corp., formerly Community Innovations, sets the benchmark for innovation in Ayala Land.
Armed with sharper foresight, unparalleled excellence and total commitment, Alveo Land Corp. is a
real estate company that doesn't just find the means to provide the most innovative homes; it looks
for ways to make you live the life you deserve. For more information, visit www.razellalveo.tk,
email razellalveo.cii@gmail.com or call (632) 504-4305 (Metro Manila) and or SMS 0917-276-8088
(Outside Metro Manila).