Bahay Kubo (called Nipa Hut in English) is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. Traditionally constructed with bamboo tied together and covered with a thatched roof using leaves made from "Nipa" plant (Nypa fruticans), other alternative materials used were "Anahaw" leaves (Footstool palm) and Coconut leaves.
This native house is still widely used mostly in rural areas all over the Philippines. Since the materials are relatively lighter, it can easily be transferred (via "Bayanihan" or spirit of communal unity or effort) to other location. (Photo taken somewhere near Zambales/Tarlac boundary)
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