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This study presents the design and simulation of a three-storey, energy-sustainable multi-purpose
academic building at Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU)-Luna Campus, Ormoc City, Philippines. The
research addresses the growing demand for climate-responsive and resource-efficient educational
infrastructure in tropical environments. Using a design-based methodology, the building integrates passive
cooling strategies, natural ventilation, daylight optimization, and renewable energy systems in compliance
with the Philippine Green Building Code. Computational simulations were conducted to validate
performance. Autodesk CFD 2026 was used to analyze thermal behavior and airflow dynamics, showing a
reduction in indoor temperature of up to 6 °C compared to a typical school building with jalousie windows
and no upper-level ventilation. Indoor air velocity increased significantly, improving thermal comfort
through convective cooling. Revit-based solar analysis confirmed effective daylight penetration and
shading performance, while HOMER Pro simulations demonstrated the feasibility of a hybrid solar PV-grid-
battery system, achieving a 24% renewable fraction with a 5.5-year payback period. Structural safety and
compliance with the National Structural Code of the Philippines were verified using STAAD.Pro and RCDC.
The findings highlight the potential of simulation-driven design to enhance both environmental
performance and occupant comfort in academic facilities located in tropical climates. Beyond providing a
sustainable solution for EVSU-Luna Campus, this study contributes a replicable framework for integrating
computational design, renewable energy modeling, and green building standards into future educational
infrastructure projects in the Philippines and similar contexts.