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The document discusses native houses in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It begins by providing background information on the Visayas, identifying its major islands and the three administrative regions that make up the Visayas: Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas. It then provides more details on the provinces that comprise each of the three regions. The document concludes by showing pictures and providing brief descriptions of different types of native houses found in various locations throughout the Visayas, such as the Ati house in Iloilo, Capiz, and Guimaras and other native houses in Cebu, Eastern Samar, Negros Occidental, and Central Visayas.

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Folk Architecture Reference

The document discusses native houses in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It begins by providing background information on the Visayas, identifying its major islands and the three administrative regions that make up the Visayas: Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas. It then provides more details on the provinces that comprise each of the three regions. The document concludes by showing pictures and providing brief descriptions of different types of native houses found in various locations throughout the Visayas, such as the Ati house in Iloilo, Capiz, and Guimaras and other native houses in Cebu, Eastern Samar, Negros Occidental, and Central Visayas.

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  • Introduction to Native Houses: Introduces the topic of native houses in the Visayas region with an emphasis on historical context and architectural relevance.
  • Overview of the Visayas: Describes the geographical and cultural aspects of the Visayas, including its divisions and main provinces.
  • Native Houses of Visayas: Explores different types of native houses found in various regions of Visayas, with photographic examples and descriptions.
  • Conclusion: Concludes the presentation with a summary and closing remarks.

NATIVE HOUSES IN

VISAYAS

HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 4
VISAYAS

 The Visayas or Visayan Islands, is one of the three principal


geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Mindanao
and Luzon. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding
the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are considered the northeast
extremity of the entire Sulu Sea. Residents are known as the Visayans.
 The major islands of the Visayas
are Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte, and Samar.
 The region may also include the islands of Romblon and
Masbate, whose population identify as Visayan.
 There are three administrative regions in the Visayas: Western
Visayas, Central Visayas and Eastern Visayas.
 The Visayas is composed of 16 provinces.
VISAYAS

Western
Visayas
Eastern
Visayas

Central Visayas
Western Visayas REGION VI

 Western Visayas consists of the islands of Panay and


the western half of Negros. The regional center
is Iloilo City. Its provinces are:
 Aklan
 Antique
 Capiz
 Guimaras
 Iloilo
 Negros Occidental
Central Visayas REGION VII

 Central Visayas includes the islands of Cebu and


Bohol and the eastern half of Negros. The regional
center is Cebu City. Its provinces are:
 Bohol
 Cebu
 Negros Oriental
 Siquijor
Eastern Visayas REGION VIII

 Eastern Visayas consists of the islands


of Leyte and Samar. The regional center is Tacloban
City. Its provinces are:
 Biliran
 Leyte
 Southern Leyte
 Eastern Samar
 Western Samar
 Northern Samar
 Samar
NATIVE
HOUSES
ILOILO, CAPIZ, GUIMARAS ATI
HOUSE

Ati’s House

The Ati’s house is made of round timber, cogon grass for its roofing and
its wall is made of binalantak nga bolo or small bamboos. Bamboo slats
are used for the flooring. The Ati do not use nails but only ropes to secure
the house. The house measures 8 by 9 square feet and it has a receiving
area for visitors. The palayas or extension serves as the storage for their
cooking and eating utensils as well as the cooking area of the family. The
house is usually located at the upland where very few people reside.
Boracay Western Visayas
Native houses, Cebu, Visayas
Native House is next to
South Suribao and is located
in Province of Eastern
Samar, Eastern Visayas.
Native House in San
Juan in the province of
Eastern Visayas.
Native House
in Maydolong in the
province of Eastern
Visayas
Tay Tay Tanate native
house located in
Province of Negros
Occidental, Western
Visayas.
Native House Cubay Sur Aklan.
The Native House in Bucana.
Native farm house at Tubod cold spring.
Moalboal in the province
of Central Visayas.
GOOD DAY !!!

LISTA, EMMANUEL Y.
ARC111

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