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Ar. Michael Lorenzo Angelo L.Memoracion

Traditional Filipino Construction

Techniques

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Bahay Kubo

made of nipa and bamboo

constructed to perfectly adapt

to the tropical climate of the

Philippines easily repaired or rebuilt once

damaged by typhoon, flood or

earthquake which frequented

the country originated from the Spanish

word, cubo, which means

cube, because of the bahay

kubo 's rectangular/cubic shape

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The Architecture Also known as Nipa Hut constructed of indigenous

materials found in their localsurroundingswood, planks,grass, bamboo and large logs

cubic in shape raised on stilts or posts of 1-

2meters depending on the areawhere it is constructedsolidground, on a hillside or

mountainside, or in shallow water raising the interior from the ground

safeguards the shelter'sinhabitants from flood, and fromsnakes and other wild animals.

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Bulwagan- one, large, openmulti-purpose room for dwelling

Dingding- walls made of nipaand cogonleaves or sawalior

woven bamboo with largewindows on all sides, which keepthe interior well-ventilated

Windowshave tukod or legs

that hold the swinging shadesopen during the day, and secureit back in place at night

Silonga cellar where mosthousehold chores are done; alsoan area or livestock pens,

The Architecture

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hagdan(ladder) which

can easily be removed atnight or when the ownersare out

batalan -an open backporch where householdchores are done and wherethe jars of water are placed

Tall roof made of nipa orcogon provides easydrainage for rains andallows air circulation withinthe structure

Floors may be of split

The Architecture

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BAHAY NA

BATO

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BAHAY NA

BATO

During the era of Spanish colonization

in the country, they introduced the new

kind of architecture - one that is of

stone. However, the kind of housesthey built easily gets damaged since

Philippines is earthquake-prone. Hence

a new kind of architecture appeared - a

graceful construction combined the

lightness and airiness of the "Bahay

Kubo" and the strength and rigidity of

the Spanish stone house

"The third and final stage in the development of the Spanish-Filipino

domestic architecture retained the wooden supporting structure but

restricted the use of brick and stone to the lower level; the upper level

consisted of an enclosure in vertical wooden siding which left ample

openings for sliding windows. Capiz shells were often used as window

panes. What emerges is a Spanish-Filipino house." (Architecture in the

Philippines, Winand Klassen, 1986)

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Bahay na Bato (Geometric Style)

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Bahay na Bato (Geometric Style)

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Bahay na Bato (Floral Sty

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Media Agua

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Volada

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Ventanilla

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Persiana - blind, slatted shutter, window

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Metal fasteners/strips

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Zaguan

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Zaguan

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Escalera

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Caida

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Calados

open hall

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Sala and Balcon

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Comedor

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Bangguera

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Cocina

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Azotea/terraza

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Cuarto

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