Vernaculararchitecture

Vernacular architecture and design use local forms of creation that are derived from the surrounding region, using indigenous materials and traditional design thought. These design ideologies and practices have sustained the passage of time, and even today teach us many lessons in common sense and practicality. Vernacular materials and processes use traditional methods, which cut down harmful emissions and ecologically destructive practices. Since the materials are locally sourced, the costs of long-distance transportation and fuel…

Vernacular Architecture is considered as the simple form of architecture that covers all of the human needs according to their culture. This type of architecture specifies the concept of design that is based on using the utilized building and construction material in native architecture. Philippine Vernacular The bahay kubo and bahay na bato employ traditional post and lintel construction/ platform framing. As noted above, the pre-Hispanic bahay kubo utilizes building materials that are abundant and…