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Why 'Maaliwalas' — light, airy, unburdened — is the design principle that shapes every home we build, and what it actually means in practice.

Why combining design and construction under one team changes the outcome — and the risk — of a home-building project.

A clear breakdown of construction costs per square meter in Metro Manila, and what actually drives the price up or down.

Architecture plays a crucial role in shaping the overall well-being and experiences of its users. Beyond merely serving as a backdrop,...

How much is the Construction Cost of House in the Philippines 2024? Here are some general guidelines for budgeting your new home in the...

In the Philippines, it is common for people to say that architects are expensive or too overpriced. How can you charge so much for "just"...

Along with the logical and technical design process, there’s also the subjective and experiential design process. Here, architects are...

What are the components of an architects’ fee and process? Prospecting owners typically ask for a breakdown of the architect’s fees that...

Magkano nga ba magpagawa ng bahay? Here are some rules of thumb for budgeting your new home. So basically, if you have 3.5Mn pesos, you...

PLANNING: How much drawings or details do you really need? "Pa-Drawing LANG Architect." We’ve all heard that before, but plans shouldn’t...

Buildings that incorporate natural elements in their design to facilitate cooling not only contribute to energy efficiency but also...

Most of the time, we think that the budget is the bottom line, but it's not. The way you use and maintain your home over the years has a...