La Casa Filipina Moderna

Project idea

he Filipino Modern House

In the Philippines, temperature varies each day. It might go as cold as Baguio City during the nights of July to the scorching heat of the summer on April. Between the unbalanced climate changes, more Filipino home buyers are seeking sustainability but also considers practicality.

The goal of this project is to design a Modern Filipino house preserving its tradition and culture while incorporating it with modern features even with narrow house designs.

Project description

Traditional ideas that are combined with modern touches are what makes these kinds of designs comfortable to live while being concerned or conscious of their environmental footprint. The design's style is to have a more of an open space or open flow type of form, Very minimal rooms but gives justice to each designated areas.

Technical information

Tropical Architectural design helped the infamous Bahay Kubo or Nipa hut inspired homes to cater not only aesthetically but also to leave the smallest environmental footprint possible. Another is the External shading such as brise-soleil or sunshades that helps lower internal temperatures but adds an simple aesthetic touch to its exterior. Also, Optimal Ventilation is achieved through strategically placed opening and partitions that will allow the exact amount of natural air to move throughout the house. Lastly, Green surroundings or landscapes help give exceptional cooling properties fort he entire home.