This is every architect's dilemma: Being asked for cheap or free architectural design. Most architects get insulted by this scenario but do not know how to respond to it. I interviewed Principal and Managing Partner of Asian…
Drywall and concrete walls are two different walls of a building. They are seldom interchanged but there is also a question about what is a drywall in the first place. A dry wall is a…
Breeze blocks blend stability, capacity for natural lighting, and ventilation, all in one. These architectural screen blocks are walls or fences specifically designed to let structures and areas maintain ventilation, despite their solid form. Essentially,…
Most urban and rural home canopies or extensions in the Philippines use a roofing material that can cover the space from rain but not block sunlight. These are translucent materials that home makers are very…
Let’s talk about prevalent designs. We often refer to the light palette design that is very popular and in fact has become the design trend of 2019 as Scandinavian design. We also refer to it…
There are more than one kinds of sliding doors. Here, we discuss the Bypass Doors and the Pocket Sliding Doors. These two types of sliding doors are often interchangeable because they seem alike but actually…
Tall enough to keep children and pets at home, but short enough to maintain a view, the picket fence has often been associated around the world as a symbol of comfortable suburban living. Picket fences…
In a traditional Filipino Bahay na bato, there is a space called an entresuelo. The entresuelo is a mezzanine that divides the function room and home office and the guest rooms. It is where the…
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