History Of Architecture2D
Philippine Architecture - Theory & Concepts - Evolution Of Philippine Houses
The evolution of the built environment in the Philippines, from indigenous dwellings to Spanish colonial hybridity, American urban planning, and contemporary modernism.
Open the complete lesson🏠 Evolution of Philippine Houses
Trace the architectural evolution of the Filipino dwelling, from the indigenous Bahay Kubo to the modern concrete home.
Bahay Kubo (Pre-Colonial)
Stage 1 of 4
The indigenous stilt house built with light, natural materials like bamboo and nipa. It features large awning windows, a high-pitched roof for rain shedding, slatted floors for ventilation, and a 'silong' underneath for livestock or storage. Perfectly adapted for passive cooling in a hot, humid climate.
Primary Materials
Bamboo
Nipa Palm
Wood
Cogon Grass
Key Features
- •Stilted elevation
- •High-pitched roof
- •Large awning windows
- •Slatted floors
- •Silong (undercroft)
Bahay KuboModern
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