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Relevance of Vernacular Architecture

Vernacular architecture in the Philippines reflects the country's rich and diverse culture. The author compares sexuality and architectural space, noting their similarities in being broad concepts that allow for freedom and functionality within a community. Vernacular architecture uses locally available materials and traditional designs to address local needs and culture. Examples include the Bahay Kubo, made of lightweight materials like wood and bamboo, and the Bahay na Bato with stone walls. In summarizing, vernacular architecture is a valuable part of Philippine history and culture.

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Relevance of Vernacular Architecture

Vernacular architecture in the Philippines reflects the country's rich and diverse culture. The author compares sexuality and architectural space, noting their similarities in being broad concepts that allow for freedom and functionality within a community. Vernacular architecture uses locally available materials and traditional designs to address local needs and culture. Examples include the Bahay Kubo, made of lightweight materials like wood and bamboo, and the Bahay na Bato with stone walls. In summarizing, vernacular architecture is a valuable part of Philippine history and culture.

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Relevance of Vernacular Architecture

(Reaction paper)

Ang pagkukumpara sa sexuality at space in architecture ang nilalaman ng babasahing aking


ginawan ng reaction paper. The purpose or objective of this comparison is not just to know the
difference of the two subjects, but also to better understand architectural space using the concept of
sexuality same as to understand the discussion about sexuality using the concept of space.
Vernacular architecture in the Philippines actually stands as a statement of how rich and diverse our
culture is. The multi-functional space is related to sexuality because for me, the two subjects are
broad and wide while having the freedom and functionality in our community. Sexuality according to
this reading material is a complicated subject. It is not generally accepted by all people in a
community. It is also a subject for debate and is often being connected to politics. Ang sekswalidad
ay hindi estatikong pagkatao bagkus ito ay dinamiko o nagbabago. It is said as dynamic because our
feelings and emotions changes. On the other hand, the space is in architecture is also dynamic
depending on the design of the building being created. The space in architecture was first discussed
in Philosopical views and theories starting from the famous philosophers such as Plato and his
geometry and science about space, Aristotle theory about place/topos and Immanuel Kant who said
that space is an entity that has a connection to presence or absence of something.

One of my clearest understanding about this reading material is that sexuality and space in
architecture have similarities in terms of environment and itself. In sexuality, other genders are
important because it builds up the community. Same with the spaces in architecture, the body and
the environment of a building will not be created without proper spacing. The author said that the
subjects were chosen because it is very relatable to people. Sexuality is a controversial topic and
everybody knows about it, that’s why they chose it to be compared to architectural spaces.

Vernacular Architecture is a design of a building that is according to tradition and culture without a
professional guidance. It is based on a broad and wide range of design from historical, classical and
modern era. This type of architecture uses locally available resources and traditional designs to
address local building and needs. In simpler words, uses easily available materials in the community
to build something for its people. And that the people will appreciate it more since the traditions
and culture and incorporated to its design. A good example of Vernacular architecture are the Bahay
Kubo which usually has a square or rectangular shape which is made with lightweight materials such
as wood and bamboo. And Bahay na Bato na may dingding na gawa mula sa pinagpatong patong na
bato.

To sum up my reaction paper, Vernacular Architecture is a valuable part of the history of


architecture in the Philippines and it serves as a cultural heritage that shows our country’s tradition
and riches.

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