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FOREWORD
The University of the Philippines Building Research Service (UP BRS) has long been undertaking contracted research
and development in the fields of building science and materials, construction methods and management. It further
amplifies its functions on one of the main concerns of our society today, which is to develop technologies utilizing
indigenous resources that are appropriate to the needs of the local industry through research and development work.
This compendium documents the results of years of research and development work on indigenous building materials
and technologies as well as information on commercially available or manufactured indigenous building materials
and technologies. Building materials are a critical building resource since it accounts to over two-thirds of the
total building cost. They dictate the realization of the dwelling units to be constructed.
This digest is directed for the use of local and international industries, manufacturers, investors, consumers,
construction companies, students and teachers and anyone who is interested in gaining knowledge and information
about indigenous building materials and technologies.
We hope that this compendium renders sufficient data about indigenous building materials and technologies to the
readers and provide a systematic and easy to use database system uploaded in the DOST website for public view.
| ALEXIS A. ACACIO Ph.D. |
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