Archive for March, 2008

Environmentally Friendly Housing Design »

Can you imagine a house designed to keep your electricity bills to a minimum? Archion Architects are currently designing an energy-efficient house in Valle Verde that does not sacrifice the comfort and aesthetic pleasures of the homeowners. The house features natural room ventilation, solar-power generation, protection from the heat using vertical sunshades and […]

Buying a Home with Good Resale Value »

It may be strange to consider your home’s resale value when you’re thinking about buying it, not selling it.  However, it’s not likely that you’ll be living in the same house for the rest of your life, so it makes sense to factor in its resale value before buying the property.  Homes with good resale […]

The Gym at Two Serendra »

Besides designing and maintaining an environment that pleases the senses, Two Serendra also believes in the importance of healthy living. That’s why a state-of-the-art gym is one of the many amenities geared towards fitness and an active lifestyle. Two Serendra’s gym is equipped with machines from Life Fitness, a world leader in commercial […]

Kenneth Cobonpue Furniture in Two Serendra »

 
Cebu-based Kenneth Cobonpue is an internationally-renowned furniture designer best known for his artistic rendering of rattan furniture into functional pieces of art. His most well-known design, the Lolah chair, is completely handmade using the same techniques employed in Asian shipbuilding. His innovative twist in rattan furniture won him several awards in the Philippines […]