From the caves where our Filipino ancestors huddled away from the elements to the high-rise condos that populate our cities’ skyline, our homes have definitely come a long way. The houses we live in reflect not only the times but also all the other factors that shape its very form and function: geography, climate, history, culture, economics, housing trends, design, and technology.
The evolution of the Filipino home mirrors our changing notions of what makes a house, for what purposes, how it is tied to notions of property and home ownership, and even as to how we think of ourselves and the people we live with. Here’s a look at just how far our present-day houses have come to change through time.
You can also watch this video to see the Filipino home evolution.
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