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Philippine Vernacular House Designs by Jana Eledia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes the evolution and types of traditional Filipino architecture. It describes how early shelters evolved from natural formations like caves to portable lean-tos used by nomadic gatherers and hunters. With the development of swidden farming, houses became larger but still temporary. The introduction of wet-rice cultivation led to more permanent houses. It then describes various regional house styles among ethnic groups like the Mangyan, Ifugao, Bontoc, Kalinga, Isneg and T
- Author
- Jana Eledia
- Language
- EN