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Pros and Cons of Bahay Kubo Design by Noemi D. Breña is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the pros and cons of using the traditional Filipino bahay kubo structure for tropical design. Some key pros of the bahay kubo discussed are that it is made from renewable natural materials like bamboo that are abundant in the Philippines, it has features that help resist high heat like large windows and high ceilings, and it is raised on posts allowing floodwater to pass underneath. However, cons discussed are that the natural materials can be combustible and lightweight, potentially
- Author
- Noemi D. Breña
- Language
- EN