Buildings Designed by Juan Nakpil - Real Living
WEBDec 17, 2021 — Gala-Rodriguez Ancestral House. IMAGE Ramiltibayan via Wikimedia Commons. Located in Sariaya, Quezon and designed by Juan Nakpil in the 1930s, the well-preserved home was declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute in 2008. With its captivating Art Déco style, the house features well-thought-out …
Tagalog Construction Terms - Real Living
WEBDec 4, 2023 — Dos Aguas and Quatro Aguas Roof. A dos aguas has two sides or slopes (a gable roof), and quatro aguas has four sides (a hip roof).Use either of the terms when you want to specify the type of roof, e.g. “Gawin nating quatro aguas ang bubong.. Why they matter: Knowing these terms can help you specify …
5 Famous Designs Of Architect Francisco Manosa - Real Living
WEBOct 24, 2018 — 4. Coconut Palace. IMAGE Manosa & Co. His design firm as a whole championed the use of indigenous materials such as bamboo, coconut, rattan, cogon, shell, adobe, and even ash from the Pinatubo volcano eruption. The Coconut palace—literally, an entire palace made out of coconut wood and the tree’s byproducts and the former Office of …
How To Compute Your Air Con's Horsepower Based On Your …
WEBJul 11, 2023 — A small hole is needed to connect the fan to the condensing unit, which can be located outside, between 50 to 100 feet away. Here's a 1.0hp split-type unit from Sharp, available on Lazada for P24,535. 4. Insulation. The level of insulation in the room plays a crucial role in heat transfer.
Feng Shui for Stairs: Do's and Don'ts - Real Living
WEBAug 11, 2023 — Do: Make sure the stairs are wide enough for two people. In Feng Shui, the concept of space is deeply rooted in allowing the easy flow of positive energy or chi. In this context, the stairs should be wide enough to comfortably accommodate two people side by side. This encourages a sense of openness and allows a smooth flow of energies.
Architect Heroes: 4 Famous Buildings by Juan Nakpil - Real Living
WEBAug 11, 2016 — For the first part of our series on famous Filipino architects, we feature the “Father of Philippine Architecture” (and the very first National Artist for Architecture) Juan Nakpil. Born on May 26, 1899, Nakpil was the offspring of two Katipuneros—his father was Julio Nakpil, a composer and general in the Katipunan, and his mother was Gregoria De Jesus, the widow of Katipunan Supremo ...
Here’s A Complete List Of The 46 Parts of A Filipino House - Real …
WEBAug 21, 2018 — A dining room in a house in Taal, Batangas. For starters, the traditional rooms in a typical Filipino ancestral house from the 19th century consist of the caida (receiving room), sala mayor (main living room), comedor (dining room), oratorio (prayer room), cuartos (bedrooms), cocina (kitchen), and …
7 Popular Local Materials For A Filipino Home - Real Living
WEBNov 30, 2023 — IMAGE Yanko Design. Rattan. Made of climbing palm tree leaves, the rattan is another favorite of many designers. Rattan furniture pieces have evolved over time—as seen in the works of acclaimed designers Kenneth Cobonpue and Ito Kish, to name a few. IMAGE Balay PH.
Pag-IBIG Housing Loans: A Step-By-Step Guide - Real Living
WEBSep 20, 2022 — Pag-IBIG Housing Loan. With this loan, you can borrow up to Php6 million with low-interest rates. You may use it to purchase a residential lot, a residential house and lot, a townhouse, or a condominium unit.Like the affordable housing loan, you may also apply for a loan for home improvements, house construction, or refinancing of …
Meaning of Oro, Plata, Mata - Real Living
WEBNov 28, 2021 — Ideally, the last step of the stairs should fall under oro, which means gold. “The last step can be oro or plata to symbolize good luck. Ending up with mata is believed bring bad luck and misfortune to the homeowners,” Isabelle adds. While some may dismiss this as just another belief, Isabelle says that many homeowners are steadfast in ...