Great job in educating the netizens. I am an architect by profession for more than 25 years and I can really see the advantages of all your efforts, keep up the great work. Try featuring in your next videos the scams that contractors do. Throughout my years in the construction industry both locally and abroad (Saudi Arabia and California). This will inform the public of these scams and lessen the headache and heartache of both the client and the architect. more power and God bless.
Salamat po ulit Sir Karlo, napaka linaw ng paliwanag nyo, at salamat sa walang sawa ninyong pag sagot sa mga tanong ko. Napaka laking tulong nito sa amin. God Bless you
ARCHITECH!! Super mega ganda at interesting ng mga topics mo on your every video. Bukod sa entertaining eh napaka informative pa! Kudos to your editing skills and knowlegde Arki! Godbless po.
Thank you for complimenting my video editing... it's one of the most challenging things I have ever done. And I have designed buildings... hahaha! Thanks Jeff M! 😄
New subscriber. Hello sir Arki.. I am planning to renovate our old townhouse, as in "major renovation". Plus, planning of adding heights sa 1st floor because of the previous flooding.. Watching your videos para ma-motivate to save and work hard para hopefully this year matuloy.
Nice tips, Architect!👍🏼 i hope you can discuss how to sound proof interior walls? Also, how to make a small house/row house models have a good ventilations please.
For the sound proofing, just install a sound proofing material inside the drywalls. If you're interior walls are made of CHB, it is already considered as an insulated wall. For good ventilation... it is not as simple as adding windows. And it wouldn't be easy to achieve this on row houses. When an Architect designs for a single-detached house... he configures where the sun will shine and where the prevailing winds will pass through... that's the advantage of having a lot big enough to orient your house to solve these requirements. As we all know, the sun always rises in the east and sets on the west... same with the prevailing winds... it is usually on the same path; Northeast (NE) monsoon - from November to February; Southwest (SW) monsoon - from July to September... this also goes for the trade winds which is usually oriented in the East. Diba? Hindi lang kami drawing... hehehe 😄
Thanks Archi for another informative video. For future vlogs can you talk more about roofs. Bakit iba iba ang slope steepness. Bakit some houses have uneven roof line or just one slope. Sorry, I don't have the technical lingo for this. But I'!!1m sure you will educate us some more on this. God bless you!
Hello Gina. Roofing design is part of the over-all architectural design of the house or the building. It is under the liberty of the designer. Whether it be the variety in slope steepness or simply the even and uneven slopes... think of it as an art work. If it becomes too weird... then consider it as abstract. 😅 Architecture falls both on the sciences and the arts. That's one way of defining it.
Hello Sean Kenneth, Parang business goals ito ah... hehehe... I will try to make one. Mejo limited lang oras ko to design lately due to the number of projects I am currently handling kaya masmadali for me to make these kind of videos kasi I just... "talk" hahaha! Pero noted on this topic suggestion! Thanks!!! 🙂
New subscriber here po. May I ask po if could you give us an advice naman po about house renovation? Particularly from 1storey to 2nd storey house renovation po? If where to start, estimated cost and etc?.. I want to renovate my parent’s house pero d ko alam if saan ako mag ask ng advice and how much should I prepare a budget. I hope you will notice po. So much thank you in advance po!
Hello Anne, You may actually #GetAnArchitect to plan with you on this especially if it will require re-designing and relayout of the space. An architect will guide you on the processes involved in renovation.
Yes. It has been utilized ever since. The reason why we have abundance in CHB in the Philippines is because it is easy to manufacture due to the availability of raw materials used in CHB. And it is located everywhere... it is not that hard to find. CHB is also the cheapest when it comes to material cost (exluding the cement plaster you top the surface to achieve a smooth cement finish). But it would take some time to install making the labor hours longer for the workers.
interesting vid architect Karlo. question: as mentioned, how do we spot who will be the "best" contractor after the biddings from different company? who is too good to be true? Thank you sir
My Architect soon😍♥️♥️ Edit: Question lang po idol archi: Usually gaano po katagal gawin ang isang bahay? Like for example 10m*12m na two storey 🤩 ty in advance ❤️
Hello Jane. Depende actually sa budget. Pero for the size you've mentioned... the fastest can be 3 to 6 months. Again, depende sa flow ng budget. Pag sapat ang budget... tuloy-tuloy lang si contractor. Pag kinapos ang budget... babagal din ang construction. 😄
Sir, may question lang po ako, possible po ba itong gawin? Kung safe po ba at kung ok lang po ba yung ganyang klaseng idea? >One way concrete stairs na merong patag na part sa gitna para pwedeng umakyat/madaanan ng motor? 60sqm po yung lot at medyo pahaba po kasi yung cut hehe, salamat po :D
Hello Ahva, Actually, I specifically mentioned it on the video. 😊😆 Fibre Cement Board, MDF and Gypsum Boards ang usual materials na ginagamit sa drywall. Huwag ka na gumamit ng plywood! Prone ito sa Anay. Fibre Cement Boards is like Hardiflex. Brand name kasi si Hardiflex. Pero that's one example of a Fibre Cement Board. MDF's are engineered wood boards and Gypsum boards are plaster boards in other terms. 🙂 Pwede itong sound proof by adding a sound proofing materials inside the drywall. 👍
Hi Karlo I ‘m impressed to ur vlog I’m planning to built a house after the lockdown I’m based here in UK n I’m looking for a legit contractor can I hire as I can see with ur 10 years experience ur the one I’m looking for tnx I’ll wait for reply god bless u
Social media (facebook, instagram, etc) are good options to check these services since most of these companies are already available online and in social media. But you have to double check their credentials just to be sure. 😊
Content suggestion: Sir review about "NEVER TOO SMALL" housing idea in Two bedroom tiny apartment - Riviera Cabin Tanong lang sir, is it possible to build like those housing here in ph and how much it cost. Thank you sir!!!
Hello Fred. Yes ofcourse. The cost may vary because you need to base it on the actual design your architect will prepare for you. But, it may be lower than those typical houses you see here in the Philippines. Thanks for your suggestion. I too, am a subscriber and an avid viewer of their channel. 😊 I'll see what I can do.
Hello Appleskie. Liteblock seems to be highly recommended to be used in your house. But I haven't tried it yet... You may check with your Architect or Contractor what are the best materials to use for the design of your house. 😊
Yes po. Ang building permit is an approval for you to legally start construction. Kapag meron ka nito, it is a proof na ang design ng ipapagawa mong bahay o tindahan ay naka sang-ayon sa tamang standards of construction and building materials. Mas safe ito.
Maraming salamat sir sa video. Maitanong ko lang po sa rough estimate nyo kung magkano ang pa-add ng 8mx5m (40sqm) basement. New construction po ito. Gusto ko lang po magkaroon ng idea kung magkano ang magiging additional expenses kung may basement vs wala. Kahit po range estimate lang. Salamat sir.
Hello Ed Gar. Mahabang paliwanagan ito. Pero pwede mong panoorin ang isang video ko para magkaroon ka ng idea sa maaaring gastos na aabutin ng project mo.Click here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aKzk1EN3yIQ.html
Thanks po sa tips nyo. Question Lang po ano po ba talaga ang Dapat unahin po ang flooring o ang walls? Kz sa pinapa gawa ko Pong bahay. Na observed ko inuuna po nila ang flooring kesa sa walls na yan po nakikita ko dati sa mga mag papagawa ng bahay. Ganon po ba talga? Mali ba yong nakikita ko dati? 😂 At ano po advantage at disadvantage pag inuuna ang flooring? Thanks po Archi. Karlo
Hello Think Simple Craft, Ideally and this goes for most of the projects I encountered, between the flooring and the walls... dapat mauna si walls. Kasi, dapat wala na mashadong tatapak sa floor kapag ginawa na ang floor. So kapag inuna mo ang floor... at basa pa ang semento... wala na mashadong makakagawa sa ibabaw habang basa pa ang semento. Sayang sa oras. 🙂
Bossing kumusta short cut ako dito na lang ako magtatanong kaysa mag surf around pa ako sa internet, ,, magkano ba ang magagastos sa pagpapa design or magpapagawa ng floor plan ng at least 3 bedroom house with just one bathroom at kung isasama pa ang building permit salamat po
Hello Edgar, Walang short na sagot. Better, check this video out for more information. Thanks! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NMnPj6sO-w4.html
For the design fees... you may watch this video. I explained it here in the clearest manner possible. You may check out the comments section for other questions. Click here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NMnPj6sO-w4.html
@@KarloMarko yes i already saw this video, ALL of your videos frankly, (watching them without skipping ads.👏) what is unclear to me is If i have 1M total cost. I will pay additional for architect, engineer, & contrator fee or all those fees are included in 1m? Anlabo ano?😂
Good day po architect,isa po akong ofw at kasalukuyang nag-iipon ng pagpapagawa ng sarili naming bahay next year. Advisable po ba na unti-unting pagbili ng materyales ( bakal,hollowblocks etc.) at itabi muna ito. Naisip ko po kasi na sobrang taas na lalo ng presyo ng materyales. Salamat po 🙏
Hi Michelle, Mainam po sana na may design na kayo na pinagbabasehan para alam niyo na gaano karaming materyales ang kakailanganin niyo. Wala naman pong masamang mag-advance order ng materials basta wala po itong expiry at hindi po ito at risk sa ulan at iba pang pwedeng makasira sa mga materyales na ito.
Hello Ron, If the design of your house is according to the National Building Code, it automatically adheres to the proper design of houses here in the Philippines. Because, almost the entire country is prone to typhoons and earthquakes. So just, #GetAnArchitect to design your house.
Hello Arome Bello. As much as possible 2D plan lang muna para di ganun kahirap mag revise. Pero dapat mauna ang DP bago ka mag-present ng kahit ano sa client. No free design.
Roof tiles are more expensive than the usual long-span pre-painted G.I. roof sheets. Yes. Roof tiles are better for heat insulation but you can always add supplementary roofing insulation on the other roofing materials.
Hello Cathy, It is considered as a simple roof. What would make it expensive would be the roofing material itself. If you preferred high-end roofing sheets and materials... it can still hike up the cost. But the structural supports for it would be simple and easier to do than other types of roofing... even easier than the "Gable Roof" I just mentioned. 🙂 My advice is to have the flat roof tilted a bit so that rain water would still come down. 👍
Architect Karlo, pag ang design ng bintana ay yung corner window paano po yung magiging column non o poste sa kanto ng bahay? Sapat na po ba ang lintel beam para masiguradong matibay? Ps. Hindi po kami kumuha ng engineer or architect dahil wala pa pong sapat na budget
Hello Kenth. For your question... hindi kaya ng Lintel Beam alone na suportahan ang ibabaw ng window. Sa ganitong klase ng design, kelangan mo pa din maglagay ng load bearing na column either after the window (after the glass para magmukhang salamin lang sa labas) or sa point kung saan magte-terminate ang window opening sa sides. Actually, mejo mahirap siyang i-describe lalo kung walang drawing na pinaguusapan. Also, you should consult a structural engineer about this just to be sure. Kasi major structural supports ng bahay ang pinag-uusapan. 👍
Sir pwede po bh?Kyo n mag video about how to build extension house kc may bahay n po ang ippagawa k lote pero 40sq.m ang lumang bahay at sobra baba ng selling kc yung bahay n gsto kung ggawin ay high selling please help. Thnks God bless sir karlo
Hello Architect ,, pwede po bng , sa expansion ng house ,, gamitin yun existing walll, du dugtong nlng yun expansion. . Para makatipid akong wall? Thank you po.
Posible po ba yng 70sqm na 4bedroom 2storey at my swimming pool dream house lng po hehhe,,yng paunti untiin namin pra matapos..peo sna po my architech pra hndi sayang pera at maayos ang pggawa
Arki.. i just whant to ask. What if ang nakuha ko is townhouse. Ang ipapagawa ko lang eh tiles , ceiling at partition, painting as well. Kaylangan pa po ba dumaan sa lahat ng engineerings? Inspection? At kaylanga papo ba ng layout ng arikitekto? Salamat in regards po.
Hello Sharlynne, It sounds more like a home improvement renovation lang. So, I think it's ok not to hire engineers and architects. Not unless your barangay or subdivision requires. 😊
Good morning Sir I'm one of your followers & subscribers I'm very impressed the way you explain everything about building the house... Can I ask a big favor for you please can I get your phone # gsto k talaga n ikaw ang mag design ng house k... Please...god bless and be safe
Hello Bryan, Roof decks can give you that awesome view of the top 😀... and if done properly, you can add a garden on top to lessen the heat emitted from the roof tops of houses... Japan is an advocate of roof decks.
Hello Edon, Its all because those unit costs you see where actually based from the previous completed projects we have done. Regardless of roof decks, garages, lanai's etc. The best way to have a more accurate assessment is to have it designed completely by an Architect and then have it quoted. 👍
we are planning to renovate our house, pero dahil sa budget, ok lang po ba unahin talaga muna ang bubong? papalitan ang buong bubong. thanks po sa reply.
Hi sir, question po. Magpapagawa po kami ng house dito sa Palawan. Meron na din po kami complete design done by an architect and on process na po ang building permit. Sinabihan ko po si arch. na kunin po namin services nya and yung mga tao nya pero kami po sa materials. Question po is tama po ba na may 2% si foreman sa total construction cost po? On top pa po dun sa sahod nya. Please advice po. Salamat!
If that's not enough... go to BIR, SEC or DTi to counter check. You may also check with PCAB (Philippine Contractors Accrediation Board) if they are registered there. But not all legit contractors are registered there.