Double Dragon Plaza, a renowned spot both for locals and tourists in Manila, Philippines, was builded by DoubleDragon Properties Corporation, a leading real estate firm based in the Philippines. This plaza stands out as a premier residential and commercial complex, flaunting lavish amenities and contemporary architecture, all seamlessly integrating renewable energy since its inception in 2019.

In the context of the Philippines’ unique geographical challenges, particularly its susceptibility to natural disasters due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire, ensuring the structural integrity of solar installations becomes paramount. The Philippines faces threats like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and frequent tropical cyclones, such as Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the region shortly after a severe earthquake struck Bohol Island, affecting millions and claiming numerous lives.

Hence, designing solar structures in such typhoon-prone regions necessitates strict adherence to national building codes NSCP 2015 , ensuring safety standards. Notably, the Philippine structural code draws heavily from the ASCE7-10 codes, and our specialisation lies in tailoring solar structures to meet these stringent requirements.

Moreover, deploying solar solutions on roofs with limited load capacity, such as membrane roofs with a mere 60kg/m2 allowance, poses additional challenges. Most suppliers typically design systems weighing around 90kg/m2, which exceeds the permissible limit. To address this, Mashinen & Technik Ink and us devised a plan for lightweight yet robust hybrid solution incorporating anchor points and ballast, meeting the building’s requirements while ensuring resilience against typhoons.