Bahay kubo

Basic information about the bahay kubo

1. The “ bahay Kubo ” INTDES2

2. The ethnic architecture All kinds of old architecture can be found in ethno linguistic communities is what we call Ethnic Architecture here in the Philippines. These old or ethnic architecture were all inspired by the environment like the climate, vegetation, and fauna.

3. General characteristics Ethnic structures have similar characteristics as of the other countries in Southeast Asia, wherein, they use pile-construction, hip or gable roof, and the use wood, vegetation, and mud. Bamboo is the most preferred kind of wood like the rest of Southeast Asia and is mostly used for post, flooring, siding, roofing, and other parts of a structure.

4. Coconut wood, fronds, “ bakawan ” (mangrove), some hardwoods, pinewoods, stones were also used.

5. materials Nipa Roofing & Sidings Banana Bark Fastening Rattan Vines

6. The “ bahay kubo ” Tagalog=“ bahay ” (house); Spanish=“ cubo ” ( cube) Seacoasts, riverbanks, roads, highways, fields, groves “ Nipa Hut” Established during the pre-colonial period S helter of lowland Christians

7. In addition to the features and characteristics of traditional ethnic houses and structures the “ bahay kubo ” have push-out or sliding windows.

8. parts OF THE “BAHAY KUBO” Bulwagan - living room or the multipurpose room Silid -serves as the bedroom Balkon - the porch that opens to the living room ( bulwagan ) Kusina - kitchen with a separate roof Batalan - the back porch and serve as the area for cleaning and washing; sometimes use as a bathroom

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