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Hi, Grace. I am a local and we usually go to our family dentist instead of a corporate-managed dental clinic. It is the same experience with you and that is for two generations. I don't think there is any convenient way to manage this except to ... Read More

No, there will be no loss of usable area. https://preview.ibb.co/bs1SZ5/Usable_area.png Here is a quick rough sketch to show that there will be no loss of usable area wherever you cut and fill or if you use retaining wall. Read More

I think Tagaytay is one of the few areas that I will agree in having a quality solar panel installed. The key word is quality, skimp and you may end up with a useless silicon panel at your roof. Solar panel benefits a lot in cold temperatures since ... Read More

For quality bunk beds, I don't think there are alternatives yet. Steel and/or wood with a combination of plywood seems the best. My experience with wood plastic composite (WPC) is for aesthetic or wood planks for the floor. But the one that ... Read More

Not recommended. Prohibitive price and it is not load-bearing. The price reduction is not that significant compared to the price increase. There are many that are trying to introduce it but you will end up paying a premium. Probably need an actual ... Read More

Do you mean windows that reach up to the ceiling? Windows that reached the ceiling in height are not common. We usually do it on mid-end to high-end modern-inspired houses. Once you go for larger windows, you have to do it for the whole house. There ... Read More

Hi Pej. Our standard here is single-pane or single glazed windows. Basically, it just a panel of glass. Single-pane glass has two-types, ordinary and tempered. Ordinary is just regular glass while tempered is tougher and less brittle. Tempered is ... Read More

Many thanks, I do see in Australia many restaurants, and some houses use it. I'm not sure what sort of finishing they use on it. I need to some research.A lot of processes but it is similar to polishing granite. I find it really fun to watch ... Read More

We use a lot of stone veneers on our projects. Price is reasonable. Our recommended for mid-tier pricing is Stoneworks but there are other alternatives. Read More

Hi, Victoria. Maybe they are afraid that they will not be able to afford your asking salary? Read More

Nope, there is no danger if the structural design is good. We take into account lateral forces (meaning horizontal push and pull like earthquake and wind) when designing houses. At least that is our standard practice in our company. Read More

Hi, Niccar. Most businesses here are not as internet savvy. You have to call them to get a response. I am a general contractor by the way. Maybe I can help you with some of your queries. adventodesign.com Read More

What do you mean with equally sized floor space per story? Is it a house perched on the highest position of your lot area and with stakes to lift it? That will maximize the view. Most of the time, there is no safety concern since the structural ... Read More

Nope, you are not restricted. Your house guest may be confused though since they will be looking for the door at the frontage. Some designed it to have the main/service entrance at the top and a guest door at the frontage. Read More

Hard to say. I'm not the best person to give you an advice regarding the opportunity. You may need to look for an expat that is more familiar or try checking out large horizontal construction companies. A lot of large companies would love to ... Read More

There are a lot of old houses that used polished concrete as a floor finish. A little bit harder to maintain but Filipinos are used to it. We use half coconut husk (bunot) and Johnson's floor wax to make it shine. Good when you are on a budget. Read More

You can have a nice looking patio or a have a garden. An area will also serve as the garage. You are limited to those options though. Read More

So far I haven't heard of any problems. You are safe from flooding. Read More

You don't have to sell it to everybody. Here is an angle: The Philippines culture actually encourages empowerment of a woman. We have more women in a managerial position than most countries, I think we rank 4th. A lot of women are more active ... Read More

You can interpret it that way. The building footprint is the part of an area where you can build the permanent part of your home. Although there are cases where some create an overhang on the second floor to get more space. So maximum of 149 sqm for ... Read More

Not really a solution but maybe this can be a good startup since there is an obvious gap in the market. Read More

First of all, ignore those who are rumor mongering or simply ignorant of how the things work here. Believe it or not, the Philippines is not a lawless land without rules. It is just that law enforcement is lax in implementing rules that are deemed ... Read More

Hi Sammipporo. I am a licensed general contractor. I am not familiar with tiny house except thru cable TV though. I would be willing to learn more about this though. As a general tip for those looking to build houses in the Philippines: If you are ... Read More

12,000-16,000 is for structural only without finishing. Electrical, glass work, plumbing, and paint are not yet included. Luckily, the USD 180/LF is not the same here. I am not familiar with the quality of the glass balustrade in other countries ... Read More

Hi, Vivnay. I'm a licensed general contractor here in the Philippines. We have designed, built, and managed houses in Tagaytay Midlands and Highlands. For that kind of slope, the price can easily go around 12,000-16,000 per square meter for ... Read More