Cubo has gained a lot of attention after its founder has been featured in mainstream media both local and abroad. The multi- awardee founder of Cubo Engr Earl Patrick Forlales, aims to solve the Philippines' housing problem by providing affordable modular houses. To achieve low construction costs, he uses bamboo, a widely available and renewable material in the Philippines, as his building material. Cubo treats and processes bamboo into engineered bamboo that is standardized, making it a more workable material than raw bamboo. Cubo then manufactures standard panels, which can then be assembled on-site by the Cubo team. The prefabricated modular construction system Cubo implements allow them to assemble a house in a matter of days.
Decent shelter is a major problem here in the Philippines. Due to poverty a lot of families here have little access to a decent home. I've always wondered if there was a way to provide decent shelter at a minimal cost.
To achieve the least cost, the design of the house should maximize every inch of space. I've found a lot of ideas from the works of different architects. Although designed by foreign architects, their designs are ideal for the shelter problem here in my country. Mobile homes or trailers are also a good inspiration to maximize space. These mobile homes are limited to the size of the roads.
Below are some of the projects for a small affordable descent home. Although most of these examples are expensive, the design solution for these projects can be applied at a minimal cost.
Below are some of the projects for a small affordable descent home. Although most of these examples are expensive, the design solution for these projects can be applied at a minimal cost.
L41 Home Designed by Michael Katz
Just like the old traditional designs, they still have the impact.
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