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Reasons for an Architect to Design Your Home This 2021

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  The community quarantine made families stay in houses for our safety against the threat of COVID-19. Not only does this lockdown resulted in more quality time with our loved ones but many of us also found new activities to keep ourselves busy. One of those being house renovation or construction. Currently, social media platforms are now filled with viral posts of DIY house projects.  However, several professional house builders including architects in the Philippines are alarmed with this matter. Experts emphasize that there’s nothing wrong with putting your ideas to life, but it is very much safer to have professionals to back you up. After all, it’s the safety of your family and the integrity of your house that we’re talking about. Here are some reasons why you must not neglect hiring experts especially architects: 1. Your home is a huge investment.  The costs of renovating your house or constructing a new one are no joke. As homeowners, we want the best value for our money, no ma

Benefits of Drafting Good House Plans

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  We have experienced monumental changes due to the recent calamities that severely affected our community. Several houses have been flooded, damaged, and even destroyed. Thus, aside from helping families on their house reconstruction projects, professionals in the Philippines emphasize the importance of drafting good house plans . House plans are always a vital part of house construction. It’s a blueprint that incorporates all elements of the build, including layout, features, materials, architectural details, and more. It depicts the house from the top – giving the viewer a better idea of the connections between spaces, the dimensions, the traffic pattern through the home, and other features. It also shows the placement of furniture, appliances, and other elements arranged in each room. The primary purpose of drafting good house plans as per experts in the Philippines is to give the homeowner an idea of how the whole area will be utilized, with utmost regard to the following: Time S

Is Php100,000 Enough To Build Your House?

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Building a home means expenses, and your budget says a lot about how much you can cover. You have to think about how you’ll manage your finances wisely when it comes to outsourcing workers, hiring professionals, and buying construction materials. In the Philippines, studies show that the cost of building a house designed for a middle-class family usually ranges from Php15,000 to Php20,000 per square meter based on the total floor area of the house . Knowing this, your Php100,000 may not be sufficient. Fortunately, there is an alternative! You can give your budget to your trusted architect and construction engineer and they can give advise about the construction materials you’ll use and tailor-fit a house design that would suit your budget and your specifications. Here are also some insights you must consider: 1. How big do you want your house to be? Think about your total floor size, including the number of floor levels, and picture how many rooms are feasible and if there are adequate