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Kankanay and Ibaloi House
The Kankanay and Ibaloi houses are one of the traditional homes made in the Cordillera region of the Philippines, particularly in Mountain Province and Benguet. Such houses have been in use by the indigenous groups Kankanay and Ibaloi for centuries since even pre-colonial periods. The elevation of the Kankanay house, known as Binangiyan, rests on wooden posts, primarily made from wood, and steeply thatched roofs for rainfalls in the area. It is essentially a small single unit for cooking, sleeping, and storage that signifies an economical design conducive to highland living. While the Ibaloi houses are divided into Dap-ay (common/communal spaces) and Abo (residential), low walls and thatched roofs made of wood and bamboo are famous in these houses. In Ibaloi, there is a division wherein areas for cooking, sleeping, and socialization are separate, for they are known to be family-and-community-centered. Both types of houses exhibit the indigenous architectural style that resonates with mountainous terrain of the region and the resilient lifestyle. 12. Sagada House Sagada House is a wooden traditional building located in the Mountain Province of Sagada in the Philippines' Cordillera region. The house, dating from the pre-colonial period, is made to primarily consist of wood, often pine. Built atop some sturdy posts, this construction avoids negative contributions from moist elements and pests. Therefore, the Sagada House is identified with a simple compact design but steep thatched roof. The interior is an open layout except that there is a small, enclosed space for supposed cooking, resting, and storage needs. The structure is very functional and adaptable to the cool mountainous climate Sagada bears testament to rich culture and self-sufficiency this region exemplifies. 13. Samal House The Samal House is the classic stilts house which is constructed by the natives of Sulu Archipelago called Samal in the Philippines, specifically in Zamboanga Peninsula and Basilan. The antediluvian abode of the Philippine indigenous, constructed above very tall wooden stilts right in the middle of the coastal waters or rivers, enables the structure to acclimate to maritime way of living and avoid floods when tides rise. These two houses of bamboo and nipa palm, with other natural materials, use ventilating roofing to cool air in tropical climates. Such a house, situated on stilts, therefore reveals the Sea Nomad spirit of its people. 14. Tausug House The Tausug House, known likewise as the Bay Sinug, is the traditional abode of the race, the Tausug, from the Sulu Archipelago in the southern Philippines, notably in Jolo, Sulu. Since pre-colonial times, the house is typically built on stout stilts above coastal land or near water, consistent with the maritime culture of the Tausug. It is made from the materials of bamboo, nipa palm and hardwood, it has a steeply pitched thatched roof and an open, raised platform designed to maximize air movement and meet the warm and humid climate. A defined separation between living and sleeping areas whose energy- conserving intentions do not compromise on privacy and protection considerations but is suitable for a coastal location and its social practices. 15. T'boli House T'boli House or Gono Bong is a traditional abode of the T'boli, found in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. It is built during the pre-colonial period; this traditional house is stilts where materials are mostly bamboo, cogon grass, and hardwood, although its sloping thatched roof and high structure enable airflow and prevent flooding. The house is usually divided into smaller parts for different family activities and intricate decorations to show T'boli artistry and signs of cultural sophistication. T'boli House reflects the connection of people in the community to nature, unique craftsmanship, and a respect for the environment.