Being an architect, the most important thing you must be good at is Design. But aside from design, you also have to be good at business, human resource management, being a manager, and most especially,…
When the early pre-Hispanic civilizations here in the Philippines settled their differences at sea and made their mark in history, several of our ancestors did so aboard the karakoa. Karakoa were Philippine large outrigger warships…
The traditional home of the Mansaka tribe is called the Uyaanan. It is a single room structure usually built on top of a tree and is usually elevated 3 meters from the ground. The structure…
We are sharing this because one of our followers requested via message. We want to continue to inspire the young to become the leaders in the design field and we are granting her request. If…
Architecture is an entrepreneurial profession. This means that after an architecture student graduates and eventually takes the Licensure board exam, that architect is expected to thrive in the service of design, either as a sole…
Not many people know that there is a Green Building Code in the Philippines. This code aims to improve the efficiency of buildings by promoting a set of standards to be used. Right now, the…
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest and largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded by the Dominican Legacy in 1611. At the core of the campus stands the grand Main Building, which…
EDITOR'S TIPS AND OPINION: People who know me know I avidly advocate for creating culturally sensitive designs. This means that I am one of those architects who believe that cultural identity should be emphasized in…
On 20 October 1944, the Battle of Leyte Gulf began with General Douglas MacArthur's historic landing there. This momentous event led to one of WWII's most significant naval battles and ultimately signaled Japan’s defeat after…
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