The House of Us: The Amazing History of the Bahay Kubo

The Bahay Kubo is a national symbol for Filipinos and symbolises many great Filipino qualities and traits such as the concept of bayanihan, resourcefulness, creativity, and a great respect and relationship with the natural environment. Even during Spanish colonization, Spanish builders chose to adopt the design and style of the Bahay Kubo because of how well-suited for our climate it was! Even during the Mt Pinatubo eruption in 1991, most bahay kubo survived even though many wood or stone houses collapsed! There’s a reason why the bahay kubo became one of our national symbols. It encompasses everything Filipino; from being made to perfectly cope with our climate, to reflecting the values we hold near and dear to our hearts. When was the last time you visited a bahay kubo? #pinoyhistoria #philippinehistory #bahaykubo --- Sources Caruncho, Eric. “Green by Design: Sustainable Living Through Filipino Architecture.” Lifestyle.INQ, 5 May 2012, lifestyle.inquirer.net/46495/green-by-design-sustainable-living-through-filipino-architecture. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023. Docot, Dada. “Walang Rape Sa Bontok (Bontok, Rapeless) Film Review.” Visual Anthropology Review, vol. 32, no. 2, 2016, pp. 192–95. Moya, Jove. “5 Interesting Facts About the Bahay Kubo, a Filipino Traditional Home.” Tatler Asia, 26 Aug. 2021, www.tatlerasia.com/homes/architecture-design/interesting-facts-about-bahay-kubo. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023. --- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comments, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing, non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of Fair use. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owner.