Respond to climate
Orient buildings carefully, invite shade and air movement, and plan honestly for water.
Architecture · Climate · Community
Build with the Philippines in mind.
A learning resource for architecture that responds to heat, rain, landscape and the everyday lives of people.
Explore the principlesBetter buildings begin with better questions.
How can a place stay comfortable with less energy? How should a building meet heavy rain, strong sun and changing weather? What can local materials and skills teach us?
GreenAP gathers these questions into an accessible introduction to climate-responsive design in the Philippine setting.
Use resources well
Value durable choices, adaptable spaces and materials appropriate to place and purpose.
Design for people
Put health, access, comfort and community life at the centre of the brief.
A field guide for thoughtful projects.
- Study the site before deciding on a form.
- Prioritise passive comfort before mechanical systems.
- Consider construction, maintenance and end of life together.
- Measure outcomes instead of relying on green appearance alone.