Medical Arts building vs. Hospital building
People refer to a building where they get a doctorās 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…
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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
Letās 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…
Capiz Windows
In our previous posts, youāve seen glimpses of these windows during mentions of old Spanish houses. Capiz Windows, also known as exotic windowpane oyster panels, are classic windows in Philippine colonial architecture. These were widely…
Bachelorās Pad vs. Studio Type Apartment
We often refer to an urban residence with an open plan as a bachelorās pad or a studio apartment. These residences can be seen in condominiums or rentable spaces inside the main residenceās compound. Like…