⌛ Philippine Architecture, the good, the bad, the ugly

Huh? If you had rain that poured buckets, you don't need stored water to landscape. And your car will be washed courtesy of the good Lord. It certainly will not be potable or fit for even washing feet after being stored for a while. And storage for long term will just mean pain-in-the-@ss maintenance problems and additional unnessary costs of installing such equipment in the first place. I would suggest you just design the best drainage as possible so that there is minimal pooling of water in your property, especially to minimize mosquito problems. And if you are really into windows, I would suggest you have them face the East to keep the heat down inside.

I wish I had a nice house like that.

 

Another Design I am considering

This is more mediterranean style. It will also face the beach. Just can't decide on the modernism house or something like this. Second story would afford nicer views so am leaning to other house design. Could consider adding a second story to this style house as well

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Why don't you build both. Then rent one to me for 15,000pesos per month.

 

My house

imhirphil, I am thinking 5,000,00 to 6,000,000 build 250sqm and with a nominal 6% interest I would need at least 30,000 per month in rent LOL

And Tim your idea for an overhang is great.

 

Other Modernism House Ideas

I know that this is a thread for whats out there but I thought it might be interesting to put up some samples of houses that I think would look good to modrnism lovers. I plan to build a beach house and want something that is functional and a talking piece. And if I ever need or want to sell, the house will stand out from the crowd and appeal to a particular buyer that will buy without hesitation.

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Jesus, that is one dorky looking house. But maybe if you're going to shrink it to fit you're budget, there won't be enough of it to be an eyesore.

It looks like something a kid made with cardboard.

 

I'd like to discuss the realities of a suitable home in the Philippines. The number one concern (other than cost) is the weather.

STORMS.
Ever been in a typhoon? The rain falls so hard it's painful if you're not wearing a helmet. The wind can blow so hard it picks up large objects like pieces of paper. You need a large heavy-duty roof that can disperse large amounts of water in a hurry. The shape of the roof needs to be able to withstand the high winds without acting like an airfoil. The reason many people lose roofs is because of the vacuum created above the roof in the same way an airplane wing works. A moderate roof pitch is best and hip roofs (four-sided design) are more aerodynamic and inherently more resistant to uplift forces than other roof designs.

HEAT
An elevated house (one on pilings or "stilts") allows air to flow underneath the main floor assisting in cooling. The fewer interior walls the better, which again, allows air to flow through the house. High ceilings or "cathedral" ceilings allow the interior heat to rise where it can be vented out. This can be done natually like a chimney or with the help of fans. Orientating the home to take advantage of the prevailing winds is very important. This is very difficult in highly congested areas unless you're in beach community and all the houses are using the breezes from the water.
The roof once again plays the most important role. Large overhangs protect the exterior walls from direct sunlight during mid-day. Large plants or trees can be planted on the side of the house where the late afternoon sun hits.
Other concerns are high water (floods) and protection from intruders. Elevating the house once again assists in these areas.
PLEASE..
I don't want to get into a discussion on how to secure your home. That would be more appropriate in another thread.

 

None of those observations make any sense to me.

Excellent suggestion jimeve and one that has/is being considered. The material itself is cheap enough and using local labor to maintain it should be inexpensive as well. I doubt I would be the one climbing up there to patch pieces that come loose.
The metal roofs are cheap enough but if I go that direction I think I would want to use a reflective coating on it which is not cheap. Another drawback is the noise on the metal when it rains. Some people have fond memories of that particular sound.

 

Tim,

I always thought a metal roof covered with nippa was a good combination. Metal to keep out the rain and nippa for coolness and esthetics. Your drop ceiling would hide the metal.

Chi Town

 

Tim,

Oh, sorry. Forget the drop ceiling since you are into passive cooling you want a high ceiling.

Chi Town