Buhay Kubo

A rebuilding initiative for Typhoon Odette victims

Situationer

On December 14, 2021, Super Typhoon Odette (International name "Rai") stormed through the Philippines and made its 9th landfall on Palawan on December 17, 2021. It hit the northern parts of the island, leaving an estimate of 70-80% damage on infrastructure or about Php 7.8B.

Over 500 households in Brgy. San Rafael were affected by Typhoon Odette, with 223 totally damaged and 332 partially damaged homes (Data updated last January 11, 2022. Study conducted by A Single Drop for Safe Water and Roots of Health).

Displaced families struggle to get access to basic resources to help rebuild their lives. Some families who have lost their homes are using makeshift shelters from debris and waiting sheds.

Photos by Manuel Joseph Tan

The Project

Buhay Kubo aims to create a low-cost, more climate-resilient, and sustainable version of a “bahay kubo”.

The project will start in Purok Maligaya, San Rafael, Palawan and eventually move to Brgy. Langogan and further north. During the initial phase, we aim to build 12 houses which cost around Php 800,000 to Php 900,000 or $16,000 to $18,000

A replicable design and construction manual can be requested for implementation in other affected areas.

Design Concept

Design and Render by Manuel Joseph Tan and Bea Querubin

About the Structure

• Size: 14x12ft

• Can fit 2-4pax

• Low-cost & easy to build construction method

• Typhoon resilient

• The porch serves as an additional space for other basic utilities like kitchen / dining / living areas

Additional / Sustainable Features

• Water catchment located at the rear

• Solar light & water filter can be added

Frame / Skeleton / Foundation

• A & X-frame design for stronger skeleton; provides more stability & can hold all corners of the structure

Elevated

• Better ventilation

• For flooding

• Additional pest control for the living areas

Roofing

• Can be made with yero / corrugated GI sheet, pawid or option for onduline 

• Easily available materials

Pricing

• Php 67,000 - Php 75,000 or $1,340 - $1,500

  *prices vary depending on the availability of materials

How to Donate

For Cash Donations

Please email a copy of your deposit slip to cocreate@studiobuko.ph for proper monitoring.

For request on acknowledgment receipt and donation receipt, kindly send an email to cocreate@studiobuko.ph or DM us at @studio.buko

For In-kind Donations

For Immediate Relief

• 5 Gallon Water Containers (for drinking water)

• Portable Water Filters 

• Rechargeable Solar Lights 

• Basic construction materials for minor repairs

For Project Buhay Kubo

Footing Structure

• Conch or Holcim Cement

• White Sand

• Gravel 3/4

• Reinforcement Bar 12mmx6mm

• GI Tie Wire

• Gravel Bedding G1

• Sahara Waterproofing

Floor Structure

• Floor Beam, KD (2”x4”x8’)

• Floor Joist, KD (2”x3”x8’)

• 2” Nails

• 3” Nails

• Flooring Plywood Ordinary (1/2”x4”x8’)

Wall Structure

• Timber Columns (6”x6”x10’)

• Timber “X” Framing, KD “(2”x4”x8’)

• Timber “A” Framing, KD (2”x4”x12’)

• Timber Balcony Railing, KD (2”x2”x12’)

• Walls Plywood Ordinary (1/4”x4’x8’)

• 1 1/2” Nails

Doors, Door Jambs and Windows

• Timber Door 800 x 2100

• Hinges (4” x 4” x 24mm)

• Door Knob

Roof Structure 

• Timber Rafters, KD (2”x4”x8’)

• Timber Ridge, KD (2”x4”x8’)

• Timber Purlins, KD (2”x3”x8’)

• G.I. Corrugated Sheet (0.8mx8’)

• Umbrella Nail

• Timber Roof Beam (2”x4”x8’)

• Ceiling Plywood Ordinary (1/4”x4’x8’)

• 1 1/2” Nails

• Ordinary Ridge Roll, GA 24 (0.701mm x 2.44m)

• Vulcaseal Pouch

Water Catchment System 

• 4” half-round gutter

• 1.4m long 3” PVC Pipe

• 2m long 3” PVC Pipe

• 200L Drum (For water catchment)

Cordless/ Rechargeable Power Tools

• Sander

• Circular Saw

• Miter Saw

• Jigsaw

• Grinders 

• Planers

• Drill

• Impact Drill

• Reciprocating saw

• Extra batteries & chargers

• Accessories (drill bits, blades, cutting disc, etc.)

• Solar chargers (for power tools)

• Lights

Basic Carpentry Tools

• Hammers

• Iron tin snip cutter (gunting ng yero)

• Hacksaw (lagaring bakal)

• Handsaw (lagaring kahoy)

• Level bar

• Steel tape measure (metro)

• Crowbar (bareta)

• Bolt cutter

• Wood chisel (paet)

• Screwdriver

• Pliers

• Shovels

• Digging bar

• Leveling hose

• Tie wires

• Nylons

• Cement trowel (pang palitada)

Drop-off Point:

Name of Recipient: Buhay Kubo

Contact Number: 0995 965 6687

Address: Spot compound, Purok Malaya, Rizal Ave., Bgy. Bancao-Bancao. P.P.C.

 Progress Report