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Philippine Architecture
The beauty of Philippine architecture reflects its history and culture. It is a blend of indigenous, Chinese, Spanish, American, and Asian influences with a mixture of Western-style buildings. The residences of its various communities, the churches and mosques they have constructed, and the structures built to suit the geophysical conditions, progress requirements, and the people’s
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National Museum Of The Philippines Reservation In 2022
The National Museum of the Philippines is presently entertaining reservations and visits. The museum welcomes fully vaccinated individuals and tourists aged 18 and under as long as an appropriately vaccinated adult accompanies them. Visitors must have their vaccination cards and identification with them. Additionally, all guests must reserve online and book slots at least one
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Forms Of Urbanism To Address The Metro Manila Congestion
The concept of new urbanism revolves around building cities and towns centuries ago. They completed the sprawl with accessible public spaces, housing, and shopping within small distances and walkable streets and blocks. Although the term is relatively recent, it was introduced during the early 1980s (post WW2) when pedestrian and transit-oriented neighborhood designs were at
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NFT Architecture: The Future Of The Unbuilt Environment
NFT architecture is a term used to describe architecture composed of non-physical forms. Digital building blocks can be manipulated and changed according to the creator’s vision. NFT architecture may also include electronics that allow interactive experiences with physical spaces and digital projections to create the illusion of presence in remote locations. In the future, physical
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How To Spot An Authentic Land Title In The Philippines
Ensuring that the land title is authentic when investing in real estate properties in the Philippines could be pretty tricky. The country is a growing market for domestic and foreign real estate developers. And many illicit operators are exploiting this open demand. Several property alternatives are available, ranging from urban lands to abandoned development sites
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How To Apply For Certificate Of Registration In The Philippines
As property developers, you are responsible for securing the Certificate of Registration (CR) and License to Sell (LS) Subdivision/Condominium Projects and Other Real Estate Projects. Accomplishing these requirements will eventually provide a smooth and transparent transaction for buyers looking for potential developments. Part of that responsibility involves acquiring all related certifications and licenses that will
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Master Planning For Making Cities Great Again
Master planning is a process that has been around for a long time. It is the process of creating and carrying out a plan for the physical development of a large area. Establishing a solid connection between a community’s grand vision and its initiatives may go a long way toward laying the groundwork for long-term
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The Horizontal Condominium Strategy For Foreign Investments
Horizontal condominium projects are becoming an alternative method of development for sure developers. Here’s why. The Philippines’ real estate market has accelerated in recent years, owing to a consumption-driven market, a youthful populace, and a collectively aggressive economy. With the industry’s present and future success, it’s unsurprising that an increasing number of real estate developers
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An Introduction To Thymotecture
Thought I’d share a studio project back in 2011 which revolves around the idea of creating empathic panels to be used as surface materials. The word empathic here loosely describes the ability to sense and react to some kind of stimuli whether environmental or biological. I imagine that there would be these panels that can be developed to gather, centralize, and analyze
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Environmental Compliance Certificate Online Application
While infrastructure and civic projects are generally considered to be the catalysts of a locality’s development, a common flip side among these endeavors is inevitable environmental risks. To promote environment-friendly practices among the business community, one of the strategies leveraged by the local government is the issuance of the Environmental Compliance Certificate. What Is An
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How to Apply For A License to Sell For Condominium Projects
If you are a property owner or real estate developer who is looking to be a part of the condominium buy-and-sell market, you have likely heard about the importance of getting your License to Sell from DHSUD. This license is common among those who are looking to enter into this market and will provide all
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A Guide To Site Development Plan For Real Estate Projects
A Site Development Plan, or SPD, is a comprehensive planning document used to evaluate whether development on a property has been prepared consistently in terms of occupancy, building size and placement, site circulation and parking, construction materials, landscaping, and public amenities. The plan, which includes all of the above components, is part of a planning
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Asian Development Outlook For Philippine Real Estate In 2022
The Asian Development Bank, the largest multilateral source of development financing for Asia, has recently published its update on the “Asian Development Outlook” (ADO 2021). The ADO 2021 includes data and projections to 2022 with some good news for the Philippines, despite recent concerns. Experts believe the country is well-positioned to rebound from its economic
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Zero Trust Architecture And Why You Need It In Your Organization
The zero trust architecture is a security model based on the assumption that any device connected to the network may be hostile and therefore cannot be trusted. The model promotes the use of multiple barriers between sensitive data and possible threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides additional security layers due to its high detection rates, low
Ian Fulgar is a development strategist and architect known for creating real estate ventures that align land, capital, and vision. He leads projects from concept to structure, combining master planning, business insight, and design intelligence to shape original and viable opportunities. As the Architect of Ventures, he brings depth in architecture with a future-focused approach to land use, investment models, and collaborative development.