Sultan Omar Mansion is an architectural masterpiece in an architectural style that can only be described as the result of the fusion of Roman and Maranao influences on the design of the building, but it is also home to the Out of Nowhere Kidapawan Branch. The center of this structure is dominated by a grand Roman-Torogan porch that is flanked on both sides by complementary wing buildings. A Roman-Torogan porch…
The first giant parol was made by Francisco Estanislao in 1908, which marked the start of parol-making. A parol consisted of a five-pointed star made from bamboo strips which were covered with papel de Japon (Japanese paper) and illuminated either by candles or carbides to form a five-pointed star. From that time onwards, Filipinos have created their parol designs using six- to eight-pointed stars that are decorated with a variety…
Initially released in digital form on Kindle last March, TAO Shelter Magazine 20th Anniversary Edition (TSM20): Stories of Change will now be available in its print version. In this special issue TAOPilipinas shares the evolution of its work (that embodies their motto: âIt is time for us to go to the people rather than ask the people, especially the poor, to come to usâ), the lessons and experiences with community…
jalousie windows are composed of parallel glass acrylic set in a frame, and the glass slide is locked in a window wrap. Jalousie is a French word for âjealousy.â Its use began in 18th century France from the Italian word geloso, which means jealous or screenâallowing one to see without being seen. It can be opened for fresh air and closed when rain showers. It is the most popular modern…
Here is a comprehensive list of the laws, policies, and executive orders on philippine heritage and culture, architecture, and construction that might be useful for you. Building Laws PD 1096: National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) BP 344: Accessibility Law PD 1185: Fire Code of the Philippines PD 856: Sanitation Code PD 957: Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) Construction Laws 2016 Revised IRR of Republic Act No.…
The digital revolution has finally made its full 360-turn. During the Pandemic in 2020, firms have started to work remotely due to Covid restrictions. Most offices had to close their physical offices for one to two months during the lockdown in the Philippines as mandated by the government. Ironically, the restrictions led to firms adapting technologies they know nothing about or were not open to until the pandemic came. The…
Setting up your rainwater harvesting system may sound intimidating. However, it can be done by anyone who wishes to conserve water. But before we setup our rainwater harvesting system, letâs emphasize the importance of planning for the project. There are a few things that we have to consider before doing the work. What are rainwater catchments for? To begin planning for our rainwater catchment system, we must identify the objectives…
Water interruptions can leave us frustrated and may burden our days with more tasks and more annoyances. But one of the solutions is actually the simplest: installing Rainwater Catchment System in our households. Rainwater Catchment System or Rainwater Harvesting is a practice of collecting and storing rainwater to be used for irrigation, laundry, and flushing. In some instances, additional treatment methods are also available when collected water is used for…
A child stands by the door, and someone marks the door jamb and traces growing up with every notch on the door jamb. This is a story from every childhood, told through an integral part of the entryways of home.
In a world now complicated by the effects of the pandemic, experts are weighing in on the future of spaces. There’s a need to discuss where we as inhabitants can situate ourselves in the pandemic’s aftermath. Research Center for Culture, Arts, and Humanities Faculty Researcher Dr. Mary Ann Venturina-Bulanadi will be one of the resource speakers at one of the webinars on “Saan ka lulugar?: Conversations on Spaces in a…
