Model House in the Philippines; Design & Architects
Most architects and contractors do not offer a 'standard designed house' (model home) because it can never be exactly what you want; it will not fit your lot and the floorplan is not as you like it etc. Therefore they design a UNIQUE house to fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET.
With your help and
directions we make a rough sketch of the house (colored schematic design)
and floor plans to fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET.
WE NORMALLY DESIGN YOUR HOUSE ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND
ORIENTATION WITH THE MORNING SUN. WE LOCATE YOUR ROOMS AWAY FROM THE
AFTERNOON SUN WHICH IS TOO HOT DURING SUMMER.
Here are some examples, just select the features you like from any of the
pictures and we mix it with your UNIQUE design:
Philippine House Pictures
Philippine House Design
Philippine Model House
Philippine Home Designs
Interior Design
Philippines
Modern Houses in the Philippines
Construction takes roughly 5 months but before that we need about 6 weeks
for blue prints and building permit.
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The
cost of
building your house or commercial building depends also what level of
finishing you want:
A) 'Budget' or 'Low Cost' (ordinary ceramic tiles or vinyl, ordinary
paint, G.I. galvanized steel long span roofing, steel casement windows)
B) 'Average finish' (ceramic- and granite tiles or wood floor
panels/parquet, good quality paint, insulated G.I. galvanized steel long
span roofing, steel casement windows, cabinets in kitchen and bedrooms)
C) 'High-end first-class finish' (imported tiles or wood floor panels/parquet, Decore-
or Multiflex paint, wall-mouldings, insulated G.I. galvanized steel long span roofing or
clay tiles, aluminum or PVC framed windows, laminated cabinets in kitchen
and bedrooms, hot and cold water)
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Even before we build
your house in the Philippines, we can already show you
(computerized-) pictures... Other Philippine architects or
contractors will only make a floorplan for you plus an outside-view of
your house; but WE think you might also want to see the INTERIOR
DESIGN.
After all you will spend much more time in the livingroom, kitchen,
bedroom etc.
We can show your Philippine model house design from different angels, not only the outside but also INSIDE.
We help you select from a large amount of pictures of house-models and
building-materials and then we design
(by computer-) a UNIQUE house that fit your LOT, WISHES and BUDGET.
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...Even before we build your house we can already show you (computerized-) pictures...
Philippine Architects, Engineers and Contractors as a Team
Architects and Contractors/Engineers have different qualities/experiences but are equally important so why seperate them???
Is it wise to hire an
Architect (with more theorethical knowledge) and then let several
Contractors-Engineers (with more practical knowledge) bid for the project?
It might be better to just hire a 'design/build team' (Architect
plus Contractor) that work together FROM START TO FINISH as a TEAM.
Architects in the Philippines
Architects shape your ideas
into a plan and translate them to drawings (blueprints) that will be used
by the Philippine Home Builder (-Contractor) to build your home.
Architects can even coordinate the complete project from start to finish.
Architects are expensive?
Nonsense. Only
a very
little part of the total cost to build a house in the Philippines goes to
the Architect and he might have to pay an electrical-, sanitary-, structural-
and geotechnical engineer and other professionals like interior designer,
landscape architect etc. to assist in designing your house.
No 'free
architectural services'
Any Philippine architect or
engineer has to go through many years of study and a very strict
board-exam. Same like doctors and lawyers.
The reason why we mention this, is because there seems to be a common
misconception amongst those who want to build a home in the Philippines;
they expect an architect or contractor to make a sketch of the house and a
floorplan...for free...
Doctors and Lawyers do not give free services...
Why would any self-respecting professional give free services? Is he maybe
desparate to get a job? That would not be the best choice...
Our Nationwide network of specialized architects and contractors provides
for know-how about all design-related aspects which is just not likely
possessed by any individual (local-) architect/contractor. However we do
not offer free services.
Inhouse Financing for Construction
- Your lot as collateral
(ONLY when titled!)
- Build an apartment or boardinghouse and pay us with the revenue (like a
Joint Venture).
Philippine Houses; which house design to select?
You can not simply 'build the same house like a picture you see somewhere on the Internet'; it is intellectual property of an architect, it is not designed according to your preferences or to fit your lot and a 'foreign design' (blueprints which you buy abroad) has to be changed according to the Philippine Building Code anyway.
The first step in house construction
is the 'planning stage'; Philippine architects have the knowledge, skills and
experience to design your house. They shape your ideas into a plan and
translate them to drawings (blue prints) that will be used by the builders
for construction and they are also needed to get a building
permit.
Some clients do not want to spend much money for the design
thinking that they will just "fix" everything during construction if they
want to change anything; this is a costly mistake.
Remember
that during the planning stage it is easy to change something on
paper while later during construction you might have to demolish part
of the building.
Building a house is a professional undertaking.
Your house have to be there for generations to come.
You worked
hard for funds which are now ready for investment. Do not waste it on
imperfect designs which means revisions, renovations, addition, etc. Why
not do it right the first time?
Philippine architects can design
the house 'up-front' while standing on your lot, while you give directions
(even by telephone if you are abroad). They
need to know where the sun rises as to position the rooms to profit
maximum from the sunlight etc. Your house is being fitted to the
lot as well as the environment (surrounding) and to your wishes and
budget. Some architects are specialized in Feng Shui, Zen,
Minimalist style, modern houses in the Philippines etc.
Included in the
designers-team is mostly an electrical
professional, a sanitary engineer (designs the plumbing and drainage
systems), an interior designer, a landscape architect, a structural
engineer, a geotechnical engineer and other professionals. They have the
knowledge, skills and experience to design your house.
Changes
and/or revisions are common during the design stage of the house. There
is NO additional cost for this since this is part of what you are
paying for in design development. Its all about communication and
collaboration.
However, changes during actual construction
shall be charged accordingly. This is because costings are based on the
agreed plan and any change does impact the original costs, obviously.
When the architect has designed the house (planning stage) it is time to make the blueprints.
Philippine House Blue prints
These are the technical
documents that illustrate the dimensions, location and orientation of
the structure that you want to build in the Philippines. Also the
materials to be used are included.
Philippine home builders / contractor needs a
blueprint to do the actual building. You can not simply buy blue prints
abroad; they have to be adjusted to the 'Philippine Building Code'. The price of blueprints depends on the
house design and how many pages the blue print. They are also a
requirement to get a building permit.
Philippine architects (and sanitary-, electrical-, civil- engineers) do
not simply 'draw a house'; they make sure your house will be structually
solid plus comfortable, functional and pleasing for the eye.
They need to see some
examples of designs that you prefer to get an idea of your dream-house and
then design a UNIQUE house to fit your LOT, WISHES
and BUDGET.
The price does not come from 'out of nowhere'. In getting the EXACT cost
of construction, it is necessary to itemize all scope of works and
materials based on complete plans from architects and engineers and you
ofcourse.
Your Philippine contractor will discuss with you what materials you
prefer; for example what kind of kitchen and what tiles, doors, roof etc.
If you want, they can also guide
you to some hardware stores to select the best materials. The price also
depends on the total floor area. This way you are the one who deceides
what your house will cost.
Building Permit Philippines
Do not even think about building in the Philippines without a building permit; a government official might order to stop the ongoing construction with all consequences.
It is wise to apply for a buildingpermit and work with the local building department for legal, safety, and insurance reasons.
Besides enjoying the peace of mind that comes from knowing your project meets safety and quality standards, you may also gain protection down the road. Without the Philippine building permits requirements and adherence to the corresponding inspection process, you may find yourself defending shoddy or unsafe work. Having worked with a permit to build in the Philippines also comes in handy when you sell your house, because real estate laws may require you to disclose whether the Philippine Building Code has been respected.
It is better to work within local building codes. Philippine building permits give you or your contractor formal approval to start a construction project. But before applying for a permit, make sure the construction of your house or commercial building is allowed by your local (subdivision-) building and zoning codes. Local building codes are based in part on standards set by regional- and national code organizations. These organizations work to ensure that homes are built and remodeled to meet reasonable safety requirements. They protect you and your home.
Philippine building permit requirements and -price depends on the scope of your project and the rate of the Municipality where you want to build.
How to select a Philippine contractor?
"GOOD WORK IS NEVER CHEAP, AND CHEAP WORK IS NEVER GOOD"
You can easily find a local
architect/contractor who is very eager to design/build your house at a low
price. Only the problem is that you force him to use inferior materials and use
any trick to keep his cost down to still make a profit. The sad result you will
see after the contractor finished your house...
The years of experience from the Philippine contractor is your profit.
Affordable; Philippine contractors develop over the years a method to reduce the cost of
building in the Philippines, whether for small renovations, high-end houses, big
commercial projects or high-rise.
Mostly only a few staff members and skilled workers will manage the
building-process; contractors use mostly local labour and -resources to minimize
costs and the more projects they have, the more discount they get from
material-suppliers.
If you ask a Philippine contractor to calculate the price of building your house he needs to know exactly what design you like, all measurements and what materials you select; maybe you want imported materials or Philippine-branded or 'not-branded with the same quality' (which is cheaper) etc. etc. The cost of building a house in the Philippines normally depends on the design, floor area, location, materials & method of construction, even the timetable will adversely affect costs.
For the construction cost of Philippine commercial buildings (warehouses - factories - condominiums - townhouses - apartments - subdivisions - resorts - offices - stores - industrial buildings - callcenters - boarding houses - bars - restaurants - hotels - multi-storey buildings - dormitories - memorial complex - schools - clubhouses - banks - churches) and physical planning, land development projects, mining management, site development, low-cost housing, road construction of subdivisions and industrial estates; please contact us for more information.
