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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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