Patio vs Deck
Following our posts about verandahs, balconies, and terraces, let’s talk about the patio and the deck. Again, these things are not the same. As outdoor spaces, they may seem alike, but they are actually different. …
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Nipa Roof Shingles
Nipa Roof Shingles are made from Nypa Fruticans, or nipa palms, which are not only abundant but also cost-effective in terms of indigenous construction materials. Nypa Fruticans grow beside the sea, in tidal flats or…
Medical Arts building vs. Hospital building
People refer to a building where they get a doctor’s diagnosis or health checked as a hospital but it is actually called a Medical Arts Building. Not many people know the difference. The Medical Arts…
Butaka Chair
Are familiar with this chair's name? This is called a Butaka, a piece of furniture that is respite, birthing clinic, and time machine rolled into one stylish yet functional piece in traditional Filipino homes. The…
Stairs vs. Ladder vs. Steps vs. Stepladder
Let’s try the difference between these four different things: the stairs, ladder, steps, and stepladder. These may be divided into two sets of classifications, depending on whether they are moveable or fixed. The ladder and…
Craftsman Bungalow vs. Prairie Style Bungalows
When we think about Bungalows, the image of the one-story house with verandahs comes to mind. But like any other kind of house, there are different kinds of Bungalows and two of which are the…
Ylang-Ylang/Sampaguita Glass Panels
Although we see these glass panels in old houses and some contemporary revival, there is not much written about this architectural gem. These classical glass panels are often found in Spanish Colonial heritage houses in…
Bamboo Roof Shingles
Bamboo Roof Shingles are one of the primary derivatives for nipa thatched roofs in vernacular rural housing in the Philippines. Bamboo Roof Shingles are a kind of roofing in rural homes in the Philippines that…