Real Estate: Properties

“A city grows like an organism. It is a structure of living and working together—a mix of functions.” Jamie Lerner Location is one of the crucial aspects an individual would look into when choosing to settle down. For some, choosing where to live is of paramount concern as it plays a pivotal role on the type of lifestyle you would soon lead. While this might be something that escapes the notice of many people, how much you save, the kind of work you would do and where your children would eventually study are all hinged on where you have elected to billet your family. Moreover, your ease of convenience depends largely on where your location is. However, an ideal neighborhood can mean various things to different individuals. For some, an ideal settlement would be one situated in proximity to good schools and universities, and for others, it might mean a suburban life outside city parameters. But if convenience and accessibility are two of your primary concerns, then you would know...

Each day is a new day.  It allows each one to start anew, reset and forget yesterday's mistakes. At times it gets difficult to get past the obstacles of life. You get stuck in a rut and forget about the sunlight, clear skies and fresh air. It's time to make your home and office a better place. Try saying these one-liners for a week. 1. "Here's a high five!" For those living under a rock, a high five is a hand gesture between two people. They simultaneously raise their hand to head level and push or slap the side of their palm towards the other person's palm surface. The action is often accompanied by words such as "give me five," "up high" or plain "high five." Giving a high five or asking for one increases camaraderie between people. It encourages bonds and strengthens a person's spirit. At the same time, the human contact helps sustain intimate relationships. 2. "You can do it!" It's bes...

Monday is the beginning of a long work week. Five days to be exact. The traffic is heavy, and everyone is on their way to work. It is also the day when new opportunities come whether it's a big project, a leadership initiative or an unexpected proposal. Being stuck in the workplace, even if it's a virtual office - Makati or Manila can bring you in a foul mood.  To jumpstart the work week, here are some habits to adapt so you can make the most of the dreaded day : 1. Get up half an hour before the people at home do. Upon waking, the mind is still fresh from sleep. A moment of downtime before engaging in the activities of the day allows you to get attuned to your subconscious thoughts. You can easily recall and contemplate on your thoughts the night before. Having a few minutes of alone time also makes you efficient throughout the day . The quiet time allows you to organize your activities for the day and formulate realistic plans without distraction. 2. W...

It is not enough for a place to be habitable. It also needs to be sustainable. Urban design is the process, design, and organization of public space, transportation systems, and open space. With half of the Earth’s population crowding in cities, urban design needs to take a hard look at its mechanisms. Each city must commit and choose sustainable development. Philippines , in terms of population and the economy, exponentially grows each year. But, the land areas of its cities remain the same. The same rings true in other cities across the globe. Three (almost four) billion people stay in these urban areas. Therefore, the role of urban design has a significant impact in today’s contemporary way of life. According to a United Nations’ (UN) report, 60% of the Earth’s population will crowd cities by 2030. This is not good news for various reasons.  Millenials are slow to pick up the traces of needing change concerning their way of living. Thus, it is better for the curren...