

Right now, we have them available between P5,000 to P8,000 per month," he announced. He also shared that he grew up in a bahay kubo with his lola, which is where the inspiration to build affordable and sustainable housing came from. Hindi 'yan nakaka-kuryente kahit mabasa because we know it's a risk for children," Earl pointed out. To prevent that, we invest in a top state-of-the-art electrical system. "One of the top causes of fires is faulty electrical wiring. Bamboo is also more heat resistant compared to other materials, which makes it great for building homes in tropical countries like the Philippines. Earl highlighted the capacity of engineered bamboo to withstand storms and other natural calamities.

But with our modular system, the construction period can only be as short as one to two months, depending on the site or the size of your CUBO home."Ī lot of curious homebuyers who inquire about CUBO's designs wonder if their homes are built to last. These kinds of homes cut the construction time in half and prevent any unforeseen or additional costs.Īccording to Earl, "Usually, there are a lot of problems that can arise when you build for one or two years. Modular homes are houses delivered to your lot either already built or by panels. Since more and more companies, including those in engineering and homebuilding industries, are starting to find more environmentally-friendly ways to deliver their products, it's safe to say modular homes are the next big thing. "The main goal of CUBO is to help transition to sustainable building," Earl explained. We produce the houses off-site, deliver them on the project site by trucks, and assemble them very quickly." In a nutshell, think tiny homes, but Pinoy-style. In an exclusive interview with Summit OG, CUBO's co-founder and CEO, Earl Forlales, said, " CUBO is a manufacturer of engineered bamboo house kits. The entire process of buying a property can be intimidating, too.īut what if there's a home that costs as much as the amount you pay for monthly rent? Enter CUBO Modular , a Filipino company that makes sustainable and affordable homes from engineered bamboo. However, if you're earning just enough to pay the bills and put food on the table, owning a home is probably at the back of your mind and will stay there until you have enough -at least for the down payment. A lot of young professionals and small families today say owning a home, apart from having financial freedom and peace of mind, is the ultimate dream (and goal).
