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Ifugao House: Architecture and Design by Joanne Alindayo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Ifugao house is considered one of the most ingenious architectural constructs made by man. It has three levels - a ground level, second level for living, and third level granary. The exterior is a pyramid on posts, while the interior is an enclosed spherical space. Unique is that the house is dismantled and relocated using a cooperative effort called "Tianga", as it uses no nails in construction. The Banaue Ethnic Village preserves actual relocated houses to show visitors how the design evolved over tim
- Author
- Joanne Alindayo
- Language
- EN