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Friday, August 10, 2007
KUBOtels - Facilities
Shown is a Mud inspired house that was popularise one time by Iliac Diaz in his Rio House in Escalante, Negros.In my scheme I adopted a true Mud House concept of a Punso ( earth mound ). In many Provinces thay call this as Bahay nang Dwende.The material used are mostly available within the site, therefore, it is inexpensive and eco-friendly as well. This can as well serves as more sturdy type of structure for typhoons and even earthquakes.
The plan shown below is the plan of Bahay Na Punso, as you will notice there is a surrounding Herbal Garden for hobbyist. The KUBOtels owner has the option to choose their hobby say orchids, organic vegetables, flowers as they like.Shown is the Otso-Otso Garden (not Pito-Pito he!he!) a lucky number for Pungsuy believer.This maybe located not necessarily on areas where rigid reforestation is needed. Or to the other farm nearby to gain access to the other main facilities.
The plan shown below is the plan of Bahay Na Punso, as you will notice there is a surrounding Herbal Garden for hobbyist. The KUBOtels owner has the option to choose their hobby say orchids, organic vegetables, flowers as they like.Shown is the Otso-Otso Garden (not Pito-Pito he!he!) a lucky number for Pungsuy believer.This maybe located not necessarily on areas where rigid reforestation is needed. Or to the other farm nearby to gain access to the other main facilities.
KUBOtels - Bahay na Punso ( Mud-House )
KUBOtels - HILOT SPA sa Sapa
KUBOtels - Hilot Spa sa Sapa
As far as Hilot Tradition is concerned, I thought Mt. Banahaw believers is at the forfront of these culture. They had been part of this practice as part of those "Agimat" and "Anting-Anting" as well as the belief of the Healing Power of the Mountain. This Mountain is also the mecca of many Albularyo's who mainly perform Hilot as one of main rituals of healing method.From the information above there is potential for Hilot to succeed the way other countries succeed like those of Thai's or Korean Spa's.We can really have our own brand of HILOT SPA.
KUBOtels concept may help more downstream
economy as compared to Highrise Condominium. Poverty is more prevalent in the countryside which should not be the case because we are rich in natural resources. Imagine if only those buyer of condominiums can afford to own a Kubotel it will help the town, the barangay and the owner of the farm. Unlike in Condominium only the Developer earns the most. In Codominium almost 80 % I would say are imported down the raw material needs. In Kubotel it the other way around.That's why I appreciate the likes of Frankie Minosa and others well known architect for this advocasy.If only we could support our local product in terms of R&D we have so much. We can supply the world with suspended ceiling made of local material. Flooring tiles and many more. Take the case of Coconet now it is well known and the market is so huge.I am not saying that Condominium Living is bad but they need to go out from that cave and enjoy also what Kubos can offer which is our original lifestyle.That's why I believed there is a huge un-tapped market for this Concept.
As far as Hilot Tradition is concerned, I thought Mt. Banahaw believers is at the forfront of these culture. They had been part of this practice as part of those "Agimat" and "Anting-Anting" as well as the belief of the Healing Power of the Mountain. This Mountain is also the mecca of many Albularyo's who mainly perform Hilot as one of main rituals of healing method.From the information above there is potential for Hilot to succeed the way other countries succeed like those of Thai's or Korean Spa's.We can really have our own brand of HILOT SPA.
KUBOtels concept may help more downstreameconomy as compared to Highrise Condominium. Poverty is more prevalent in the countryside which should not be the case because we are rich in natural resources. Imagine if only those buyer of condominiums can afford to own a Kubotel it will help the town, the barangay and the owner of the farm. Unlike in Condominium only the Developer earns the most. In Codominium almost 80 % I would say are imported down the raw material needs. In Kubotel it the other way around.That's why I appreciate the likes of Frankie Minosa and others well known architect for this advocasy.If only we could support our local product in terms of R&D we have so much. We can supply the world with suspended ceiling made of local material. Flooring tiles and many more. Take the case of Coconet now it is well known and the market is so huge.I am not saying that Condominium Living is bad but they need to go out from that cave and enjoy also what Kubos can offer which is our original lifestyle.That's why I believed there is a huge un-tapped market for this Concept.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
What is KUBOtels
Philippine Tourism is experiencing tremendous growth in recent years. This trend is definitely a boon to our economy since tourism business is considered one of the most effective yet cheap means of immediate development impact that could extend beyond the urban centers in reaching out countryside. There is much room for development in tourism considering that the projected government target of 3 million tourist is just one fifth of tourist arrival as compared to Thailand at 15 million tourist every year and still growing. The government is targeting at least 3.2 million international tourists this year and to achieve five million visitors by 2010.
Hotel industry is now experiencing high occupancy rate and expecting shortages of facilities in coming years most specially in the countryside. Shortage of facilities will definitely effect the tourism industry in general, therefore, alternative solution could be a welcome ideas to discuss to at least help solve this problem in a very inexpensive way.
KUBOtels solution.
KUBOtels concept is an adaptation of an indigenous architecture derived from the physical aspect of the native "BAHAY-KUBO" and spa-hotel service. While Indonesia has their Bali-House so with Thailand with their own Thai-House why not an improve version of our Bahay-Kubo. These Bahay Kubos exist in countryside because this is the material that is immediately available within the locality. These are also the materials that reflect our culture. Although this are the reasons why we don't have what you can call distinguished local style of architecture since most of our materials does not last long compared to Pyramid or Acropolis. However, we have a good natural habitat and very diverse flora and fauna also because of the material we are using on old days easily bio-degrade with nature. The types of materials that is eco-friendly and what only need is just to improve it blending it with the available modern material just to make it last longer. In terms of sustainability, I thought for example having a Bahay Kubo concept will help farmers in the end. Example is the supply of bamboo will become regular since in will need replacement from time to time. Bamboo anyway is just around the place as part of the habitat and it is just the manpower that will be needed thus giving livelihood to the farmer and craftsman. Coconut is the tree of life you we can build complete Bahay-Kubo out of this plant.People may think it is cheap, but most foreigner and probably balikabayan may prefer this type of dwellings since they've got tired of urban jungle. Bali houses have their own niche already in tourism facilities whereas, this are just a more advance type of our Bahay-Kubo. Most likely this may have a niche for those nature loving travelers. The place is just perfect with naute, I may add Restaurant sa Tumana serving the best of organic produce. Bar serving the best of local wine in Lambanog Bar.Like for example the Bahay Kubo exist in countryside because this is the material that is immediately available within the locality. These are also the materials that reflect our culture. Although this are the reasons why we don't have what you can call distinguished local style of architecture since most of our materials does not last long compared to Pyramid or Acropolis. However, we have a good natural habitat and very diverse flora and fauna also because of the material we are using on old days easily bio-degrade with nature. Just like you said this are the types of materials that is eco-friendly. What is needed I guess is just to improve it blending it with the available modern material just to make it last longer. In terms of sustainability, I thought for example having a Bahay Kubo concept will help farmers in the end. Example is the supply of bamboo will become regular since in will need raplacement from time to time. Bamboo anyway is just around the place as part of the habitat and it is just the manpower that will be needed thus giving livelihood to the farmer and craftsman. Coconut is the tree of life you we can build complete Bahay-Kubo out of this plant.You may think it is cheap, but most foreigner and probably balikabayan may prefer this type of dwellings since they've got tired of urban jungle. Bali houses have their own niche already in tourism facilities whereas, this are just a more advance type of our Bahay-Kubo. Most likely this may have a niche for those nature loving travelers. The place is just perfect for what you have recommended, I may add Restaurant serving the best of organic produce. Bar serving the best of local wine like Lambanog Bar.
Hotel industry is now experiencing high occupancy rate and expecting shortages of facilities in coming years most specially in the countryside. Shortage of facilities will definitely effect the tourism industry in general, therefore, alternative solution could be a welcome ideas to discuss to at least help solve this problem in a very inexpensive way.
KUBOtels solution.
KUBOtels concept is an adaptation of an indigenous architecture derived from the physical aspect of the native "BAHAY-KUBO" and spa-hotel service. While Indonesia has their Bali-House so with Thailand with their own Thai-House why not an improve version of our Bahay-Kubo. These Bahay Kubos exist in countryside because this is the material that is immediately available within the locality. These are also the materials that reflect our culture. Although this are the reasons why we don't have what you can call distinguished local style of architecture since most of our materials does not last long compared to Pyramid or Acropolis. However, we have a good natural habitat and very diverse flora and fauna also because of the material we are using on old days easily bio-degrade with nature. The types of materials that is eco-friendly and what only need is just to improve it blending it with the available modern material just to make it last longer. In terms of sustainability, I thought for example having a Bahay Kubo concept will help farmers in the end. Example is the supply of bamboo will become regular since in will need replacement from time to time. Bamboo anyway is just around the place as part of the habitat and it is just the manpower that will be needed thus giving livelihood to the farmer and craftsman. Coconut is the tree of life you we can build complete Bahay-Kubo out of this plant.People may think it is cheap, but most foreigner and probably balikabayan may prefer this type of dwellings since they've got tired of urban jungle. Bali houses have their own niche already in tourism facilities whereas, this are just a more advance type of our Bahay-Kubo. Most likely this may have a niche for those nature loving travelers. The place is just perfect with naute, I may add Restaurant sa Tumana serving the best of organic produce. Bar serving the best of local wine in Lambanog Bar.Like for example the Bahay Kubo exist in countryside because this is the material that is immediately available within the locality. These are also the materials that reflect our culture. Although this are the reasons why we don't have what you can call distinguished local style of architecture since most of our materials does not last long compared to Pyramid or Acropolis. However, we have a good natural habitat and very diverse flora and fauna also because of the material we are using on old days easily bio-degrade with nature. Just like you said this are the types of materials that is eco-friendly. What is needed I guess is just to improve it blending it with the available modern material just to make it last longer. In terms of sustainability, I thought for example having a Bahay Kubo concept will help farmers in the end. Example is the supply of bamboo will become regular since in will need raplacement from time to time. Bamboo anyway is just around the place as part of the habitat and it is just the manpower that will be needed thus giving livelihood to the farmer and craftsman. Coconut is the tree of life you we can build complete Bahay-Kubo out of this plant.You may think it is cheap, but most foreigner and probably balikabayan may prefer this type of dwellings since they've got tired of urban jungle. Bali houses have their own niche already in tourism facilities whereas, this are just a more advance type of our Bahay-Kubo. Most likely this may have a niche for those nature loving travelers. The place is just perfect for what you have recommended, I may add Restaurant serving the best of organic produce. Bar serving the best of local wine like Lambanog Bar.
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