Kahi Estates – Sustainable Agri-Residential Development
Brgy. Bago Gallera, Libby Road, Talomo District, Davao City, Philippines
Project Objective:
Damosa Land, Inc. initiated the Kahi Estates project with a clear vision: to build an agri-residential community that embodies sustainable development while integrating the natural character of the land into the architecture and development. Positioned in the southern part of Davao City, Kahi Estates aims to serve as a primary home for families seeking wellness-centered, eco-conscious living.
The project integrates modern Filipino architecture with agricultural practices, creating a community centered around “Community Farming and Sustainability” and “Community Wellness and Fitness.” Rooted in the Cebuano word “kahilom”, meaning peace and tranquility, Kahi Estates is a pioneering venture in the heart of Davao City that highlights Damosa’s commitment to multi-generational living, environmental harmony, and enhanced quality of life.
The Challenge
From the outset, the project team encountered significant geotechnical and environmental challenges to overcome. Soil analysis revealed that the site contained highly plastic materials with weak load-bearing capacity (CBR 3), rendering it unsuitable for standard pavement construction. Without proper treatment, this could compromise road durability, increase costs, and delay timelines.
Unpredictable climate events including heavy rainfall has led to the understanding that forward looking, there is a need to enhance the climate resiliency of the roads of the project. Importing construction materials was both costly and environmentally burdensome, conflicting with Damosa Land’s commitment to sustainability.
To address these issues, Damosa Land engaged AnyWay Solutions to introduce an innovative, eco-friendly, and cost-effective method for pavement design that would enhance the climate resiliency of the roads by taking an advanced engineering approach that would allow for the use of the local problematic soils and materials as part of the construction of roads for the project.
Our Role
AnyWay Solutions played a pivotal role in overcoming the project’s technical challenges and fulfilling its climate resiliency and sustainability goals. Their comprehensive scope of work included:
- Reviewing and enhancing the engineering designs for land development.
- Provide a pavement design for the roads in the project
- Supplying the required stabilization technology and specific equipment for the construction phase.
- Providing services of Supervision of the road construction along with on-site dedicated Quality Assurance by one of its senior engineers. The process included also training and capacity building for the Kahi Estate engineers and local supervision team in the process.
AnyWay’s engineering solution was used to upgrade the engineering properties of the weak in-situ soils, creating robust climate resilient road pavements. This has led to an environmentally and economically advantageous strategy for the project.
The Results
The roads at Kahi Estates now sit atop a firm, uniform, and robust pavement with enhanced durability. This ensures a more resilient and lower-maintenance infrastructure and contributes significantly to the project’s sustainability objectives.
Key benefits of the engineering solutions prepared by AnyWay for the project include:
- Robust road pavments with enhanced climate resiliency.
- Cost savings by eliminating the need for imported materials.
- Minimized environmental impact through reduced construction waste and lower carbon emissions.
- Reinforcement of Damosa Land’s brand as a leader in sustainable development and community wellness.
Beyond technical achievements, the project has had a lasting positive impact on the local community, providing a model for future agri-residential developments that balance modern living with climate and environmental stewardship.
