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Popular House Styles in the Philippines

  Homedesign in the Philippines has improved greatly over the years. Globalization and technology compounded by new Filipino architects’ innovative ideas have been enhancing home design in the Philippines . The country has come a long way from the traditional bahay kubo but its defining characteristics were not lost during the process; most houses may no longer be built with bamboo, nipa grass, and other indigenous materials, but the strong sense of family is still ever-present. Let’s take a look at the most popular house styles in the country: BUNGALOW Perhaps one of the most common home designs in the Philippines , a bungalow house style’s simplicity makes it charming and popular. This low-roof house style can be seen mostly in subdivisions. The distinctive front porch is where Filipino families enjoy receiving and entertaining guests with their well-known hospitality. TOWNHOUSE More popular with starting families and young adults, a townhouse home design in the Philippin...

Four Things You Need to Know Before Building a House in the Philippines

Congratulations! You may be planning to build a house in the Philippines, so you stumbled upon this article. Whether you are starting a family, converting from renting apartments, or upgrading your old house, building a house is a major feat. Allow me to share thoughts regarding Philippine house design and cost that may help you on your house building journey: House construction costs increase as your timetable extends Time is indeed equivalent to pesos if you may. House construction involves a big investment, and this is not restricted to finances. The longer the time spent on the construction, the higher labor costs become. The cost of the lost opportunity of not inhabiting the house yet is also in play. Instead of being able to use the house already, time and money are still tied to construction work. It is possible to have a set budget You can ask your contractor to present you with options possible for your budget. Philippine house design and cost can be managed wisely by a ...