Nations around the world have been contributing to climate change by damaging natural

environments and releasing greenhouse gases and there is a need for more economically developed
nations. There are different contributing factor, but the majority of these contributions are from the
more economically developed places like in Tagaytay City , facing the beautiful Taal volcano where the
site is located. To lessen these effects, we have to consider sustainability in building structures.

According to John Connell, Every design, whether for a product or an entire building, will
necessarily focus on certain metrics at the expense of others. For example, a net-zero home design is
going to favor different priorities than one that solves for clean air and water conservation. Similarly,
manufacturers seeking a minimum carbon footprint will make different business decisions than those
seeking a fully non-toxic process. It would be nice to be at the top of the charts in all categories but that
is still a long way off. For now, lets not let perfect become the enemy of the good.... Residential
architecture offers a perfect example. We now know quite well how to make a net zero house. Indeed,
we are seeing more and more homes that actually. But many of the strategies used in such homes will
not work when renovating an existing building, especially if it is historically significant. In such cases
the

historic

importance

of

the

building

must

mediate

the

green

initiatives.

Preservationists frequently decry the cultural damage that takes place in the name of energy
conservation. Windows with insulating glass and SDLs (simulated divided lites) simply cant replicate
historic single pane units with true divided lites. They look too different and throw off the proportions
of the windows as well as the entire facade. Similarly, many early wall assemblies are simply too
narrow to accommodate todays best insulating strategies. And thats only considering energy
consumption...

In a comfortable place like Tagaytay, characterized by relatively low temperature. The house
will have natural lighting and air flow and strategically employing applications such as double glazing

and operable windows with UV-resistant blinds to counter the heat and glare. And also the house will
use Bagasse for wallings. Facing the beautiful Taal volcano. The concept of the house , minimalism is
to strip everything down to its essential quality and achieve simplicity, the considerations for essences
are light, form, detail of material, space, place and human condition.