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traditional Filipino architecture has always been “green.” “The bahay kubo was the original sustainable house,” says Angelo Mañosa. “In its form, it already embodies all the design ...
Now in its 71st year, FACC continues its mission to preserve and promote Filipino culture while fostering vibrant, inclusive ...
Even as we race to modernity, the nipa hut still serves as a takeoff point in Philippine architecture and design, and a lot of architects have pitched their take on “The Modern Bahay-Kubo.” ...
has been best known for his designs inspired by the Filipino bahay kubo, such as his design for Light Rail Train (LRT) stations, as well as his use of indigenous materials, as seen in his more ...
Architects and builders have long embraced the concept of sustainable architecture, which primarily aims to reduce buildings’ negative environmental impact. This goal drives them to judiciously ...
The traditional "bahay kubo," for instance, is a vernacular architectural form that has become symbolic of rural Philippine life. Its design, which utilizes local materials like bamboo and nipa ...
A Filipino player showed the world how video games promote creativity by making a “bahay kubo” or nipa hut in ... “This looks like it could be from a design magazine; it’s so beautiful!
Creating a modern home that will remain essentially Filipino has gone beyond the traditional notions of the bahay kubo and bahay na ... of Joel Luna Planning and Design (JLPD) and a registered ...