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Vernacular Architecture
Vernacular Architecture
Architecture that's unique to a specific place, designed by and for the local people, based on traditions and resources, and often influenced by the environment.
Badjao
Badjao
Indigenous people of the Sulu and Celebes Seas, known as "sea gypsies" for their seafaring lifestyle on houseboats.
Badjao Houses
Badjao Houses
One-room, light, windowless houses built by the Badjao, using local materials like palm leaves and bamboo, with thatched roofs; often built above coastal areas.
Venturi Effect
Venturi Effect
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Passive Cooling
Passive Cooling
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Tropical Design Approaches
Tropical Design Approaches
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Coastal Town Characteristics
Coastal Town Characteristics
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Lepa-Lepa
Lepa-Lepa
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Study Notes
Philippine Architecture
- Diverse architectural styles exist across the archipelago, influenced by indigenous traditions and external forces.
- Vernacular architecture is adapted to local environments, using accessible and sustainable materials.
- Tropical design principles, such as passive cooling, are employed in vernacular designs.
- Some groups, like the Badjao, have adapted their dwellings to maritime lifestyles.
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Explore the diverse architectural styles of the Philippines, highlighting the influence of indigenous traditions and external factors. This quiz delves into vernacular architecture and tropical design principles, illustrating how locals adapt to their environment. Discover how various cultures, including the Badjao, create sustainable living spaces in harmony with nature.
