Bayanihan is simply translated as "Being a Bayan" which I would argue is the spirit of being Filipino and therefore Philippine Architecture. When we think of Filipino culture, one word always surfaces: Bayanihan. Most of us picture villagers carrying a bahay kubo on their shoulders, moving it...
In my last article, I wrote about Destination Architecture and how important it is for the Philippines to consider constructing more buildings that fit its criteria to not only improve tourism but also to improve the livelihood of its inhabitants by increasing commerce and sense of place. Pino...
We have discussed in the previous weeks phases 1 to 4 of designing your own home including concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents. The last phase of the residential design process is the construction oversight phase wherein the role of an architect is...
In previous weeks, we have presented up to the first three phases of designing your home: Concept Design, Schematic Design, and Design Development. Those first phases are generally the design-intensive portions of the process. The last two phases are more focused on making the design into a...
In my last column, we discussed the first part of designing your home: Concept Brief. This highly critical step is the foundation of every process moving forward. The Concept Brief can be roughly split into two major exercises: the wants and needs of the clients, and the site analysis. The next...
Nest house 2 by SLIC Since the dawn of humanity, our dwellings have not only protected us from the elements but also served as spaces where families can grow and thrive. Ancient civilizations used local materials, simple layouts, and prescribed methods to build their homes. Each era in the...
