The 53-square meter house built outside the SMX Convention Center in Mall of Asia Complex was definitely an eye-catcher.
“It’s a modern bahay-kubo,” says Architect James Jao. From the stairs and wooden veranda that stand before the main door, the house leads straight to the living room and kitchen. Across is the bedroom with low-structured bed and wooden floor. And one bathroom completes the set. The house reminds us “to live a basic life with basic needs,” he adds.
ECO Bahay-Kubo, this year’s edition of ManilaCon, a building and construction trade exhibit on innovations and sustainability organized by L.A. Ducut and Company Inc., featured the ecological approach in architecture and design with a highlight on the “Eco House” that Jao designed.
From Sept 3 to 6, the ManilaCon showcased two events, the trade exhibit and the series of Green Forum, highlighting the theme, “enabling responsible and sustainable solutions for the built environment.”
The “eco house” was built on an open space to promote green architecture by offering viewers a first-hand experience of an eco-friendly house.
Jao said that it is a carbon neutral house. That means it prevents carbon emission and is autonomous to the power grade as it maximizes the natural resources available in the site. “The key words for green architecture are renewable energy, green materials and sustainable design,” he explains.
A green path gallery was also presented to show people how designers conscientiously execute principles in green architecture and sustainability. Participating architects whose green designs were displayed on the gallery were Arch. Amerigo DelaPaz, Arkinetika Studio, Arch. Camille Reyes, Carunungan and Partners Co., Arch. Chris delaCruz, Arch. Conie Roxas, Ecotektonika of Arch. Nestor Arabejo, Arch. Gerardo Banigued, Arch. Godofredo Isidro, Arch. Jonathan Jiddu Bulatao, Arch. Joven Ignacio, Arch. Lemuel Goltiao, Leo Parinas of LPPA Design Group, Arch. Maria Luisa Daya-Garcia, Arch. Miguel Guerero, Mike Pena Designs, Arch. Napolexander Mina, Arch. Ning Encarnacion-Tan, Arch. Paul Pena, Arch. Raymond Sih, Robert Mirafuente and Associates, TAO Filipinas, Turalba and Associates Active Group of Companies, and W.V. Coscolluela & Associates & Skidmore Owings & Merrill New York.
“In the Philippines, green architecture and construction is still in its infancy. We are still in the process of learning how to apply the concept of sustainability in design and construction. Architects and builders can take small steps at a time and in the process, encourage more people to be conscious of long term effects,” says Arch. Ignacio.
“It [green architecture] is really an investment. Not only that in a minimum of five years, it pays off [your monetary investment]; but, you also invest for the future generation because you are taking care of their resources,” Jao concluded.
“It’s a modern bahay-kubo,” says Architect James Jao. From the stairs and wooden veranda that stand before the main door, the house leads straight to the living room and kitchen. Across is the bedroom with low-structured bed and wooden floor. And one bathroom completes the set. The house reminds us “to live a basic life with basic needs,” he adds.
ECO Bahay-Kubo, this year’s edition of ManilaCon, a building and construction trade exhibit on innovations and sustainability organized by L.A. Ducut and Company Inc., featured the ecological approach in architecture and design with a highlight on the “Eco House” that Jao designed.
From Sept 3 to 6, the ManilaCon showcased two events, the trade exhibit and the series of Green Forum, highlighting the theme, “enabling responsible and sustainable solutions for the built environment.”
The “eco house” was built on an open space to promote green architecture by offering viewers a first-hand experience of an eco-friendly house.
Jao said that it is a carbon neutral house. That means it prevents carbon emission and is autonomous to the power grade as it maximizes the natural resources available in the site. “The key words for green architecture are renewable energy, green materials and sustainable design,” he explains.
A green path gallery was also presented to show people how designers conscientiously execute principles in green architecture and sustainability. Participating architects whose green designs were displayed on the gallery were Arch. Amerigo DelaPaz, Arkinetika Studio, Arch. Camille Reyes, Carunungan and Partners Co., Arch. Chris delaCruz, Arch. Conie Roxas, Ecotektonika of Arch. Nestor Arabejo, Arch. Gerardo Banigued, Arch. Godofredo Isidro, Arch. Jonathan Jiddu Bulatao, Arch. Joven Ignacio, Arch. Lemuel Goltiao, Leo Parinas of LPPA Design Group, Arch. Maria Luisa Daya-Garcia, Arch. Miguel Guerero, Mike Pena Designs, Arch. Napolexander Mina, Arch. Ning Encarnacion-Tan, Arch. Paul Pena, Arch. Raymond Sih, Robert Mirafuente and Associates, TAO Filipinas, Turalba and Associates Active Group of Companies, and W.V. Coscolluela & Associates & Skidmore Owings & Merrill New York.
“In the Philippines, green architecture and construction is still in its infancy. We are still in the process of learning how to apply the concept of sustainability in design and construction. Architects and builders can take small steps at a time and in the process, encourage more people to be conscious of long term effects,” says Arch. Ignacio.
“It [green architecture] is really an investment. Not only that in a minimum of five years, it pays off [your monetary investment]; but, you also invest for the future generation because you are taking care of their resources,” Jao concluded.
photos courtesy of Manuel Generoso
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