Newsletter: Study Proposes Framework Integrating Architectural Design Standards into Urban Microbiome Research

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By: Eunice Jean C. Patron

Plate Count Agar (PCA) exposure plates showing microbial growth under natural ventilation with different window sizes (low, medium and high). (Photo credit: Ma. Beatrice Villoria)

Human-built environments, such as the spaces we live in, can influence our health through microbiomes—communities of microbes like bacteria and viruses. People have long been unconsciously influencing microbes through the way we design our built environments. With the right knowledge, we can intentionally shape these microbial communities to support better health—an idea currently explored by Filipino researchers in a recent study.

Newsletter: Eight Filipino projects make it to the prestigious WAF 2024

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The Loboc Performing Arts Center by Obra Majoralia Architecture, one of WAF 2024 Filipino design finalists

The Philippines once again takes the world stage in design as eight projects from across the country were shortlisted in eight categories at the prestigious World Architecture 2024 (WAF) all set to take place in Singapore from November 6 to 8, 2024.

Upcoming: SiKuna

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Here’s something to kickstart August as the Philippines’ National Language Month, a collaboration of different art forms that will surely give you a refreshing—and reawakening taste to the culture of our country, and this is called The SiKuna Festival.