La Consolacion College Bacolod continued its series of onsite industry learning activities for architecture students with another visit to Wilcon Depot, this time focusing on plumbing materials, fixtures and systems used in actual building projects.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture students enrolled in Building Utilities 1 (Ar 212) visited the Wilcon Depot Villamonte Branch, where they examined actual plumbing products and systems and connected concepts discussed in the classroom with their applications in the construction industry.
The activity follows recent industry visits of other LCC Bacolod architecture classes to Wilcon, expanding opportunities for students across different courses to gain firsthand exposure to building materials and technologies.
Dr. Vincent Raymund Alovera, dean of the School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Interior Design, said the tour gave students an opportunity to see how technical concepts taught in Building Utilities translate into actual products and applications.
“The experience gave them the chance to explore actual plumbing materials, fixtures and systems and see how their classroom lessons come to life in the field,” Alovera said.
Students were guided by their respective mentors: Ar. John Anthony Basio for Ar 212A, Ar. Renzee Moe Lao for Ar 212B and Alovera for Ar 212C.
Alovera also thanked Wilcon Depot Villamonte Operations Manager Lorena Luberisco and the branch staff for accommodating the students and sharing their time and industry knowledge during the visit.
“We are equally grateful to our mentors for their guidance and dedication in making this activity more meaningful and memorable,” Alovera said.
The continuing onsite activities form part of the school’s effort to bridge classroom instruction and professional practice, allowing future architects to develop a more grounded understanding of the materials, systems and technologies they will eventually specify and integrate into their designs.