How This 30 SQM Tiny House in Siargao Survived a Super Typhoon | Unique Homes | OG

GENERAL LUNA, SIARGAO - In 2021, a super typhoon devastated the islands of Visayas and Mindanao, leaving countless people homeless and countless structures destroyed. One of the hardest-hit areas was Siargao. Amid the destruction, a simple tiny house on Siargao's busiest road stood firm. With other buildings flattened, roads submerged, and coconut trees damaged, it's incredible to see how this tiny house survived the onslaught. Whether it was luck, smart design, or quality construction, what stands out is this tiny house braved the full force of a super typhoon. This experience has further strengthened the owner's appreciation for a simple life and for finding contentment.

Join Janos, a Siargao local, as he shares the story of his Tiny White House, the inspiration behind its design, and the sense of fulfillment he's discovered in embracing a minimalist lifestyle.

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[blessedramos]

Iba iba tlaga ang taste. Hindi ko masyadong ma appreciate. Mas maganda pa rin tlaga kung professional na architect or engineer ang gumawa. Bigyan mo lang sya ng idea ng design na gusto mo.

[Novemberam]

"hindi ko kailangan ng malaking bahay" is the line that we should take to heart....

[bsayangdako]

That makes sense na i-keep yung mga trees. Good for the environment. Yung iba, ginagawang concrete jungle kasi greedy sa pera, hindi na iniisip ang kalikasan.

[sieteonseph]

mahilig ako manood ng tinyhouse sa ibang bansa, wala kang makikitang bad comments.

samantala diyan sa pinas, grabe
din mag comment mga kapwa ntn
pinoy, walang kasiyahan sa
kapwa.

[genefelquintero]

I love the idea of preserving palm trees. Kudos to your design, Sir!

[MarcopileTV]

Ang ganda, super humble ng owner, saludo sir 🫡

[fino_listo]

I think kaya less damage 'yung tinake ng house din, is because sinalo ng mga puno some of the blows, kaya thankful din ako minsan talaga sa mga trees and plants. At the same time though, nakikita kong possible maging problem din are also trees. May ilang puno medyo padikit sa bahay, so usually may mga sangang babagsak sa house mo directly, or 'yung ugat sa ilalim gumapang sa ilalim ng bahay.

[drunkpekka]

Actually a great design. It's clean, looks spacious for a tiny space & near the beach! The separate kitchen is a great idea. It's apparent he loves his space.

[BudotsTV]

Ang dami kong lesson na na learned sa lahat ng mga sinabi niyo lalo na dun sa realizations mo after the typhoon Odette.

[jeanetcall]

I love it you maintain the preservation of the land. The separation of the kitchen area is well thought out.

[medyramirez]

I like tiny house, tulad mo malaki ang namana kong bahay sa mga parents ko at ng magka asawa ako malaking bahay pa rin pinagawa ng husband ko at ganoon din mga anak ko na nandito sa state parang nanawa ako sa ganoong malalaking bahay kaya nag rent ako ng tiny house w/ 1 bed room at masaya ako dahil maraming natutuwa mga familia ng mga anak ko at mga relatives at friends 😊.I really liked your white tiny house.
GOD bless u always.

[NerissaLlera]

Ganda ng bahay at matibay. Beach front din house ng parents ko. Naging priority talaga namin yung tibay bago yung pag paganda. Mahirap pag may malakas na bagyo.

[iantalon]

Wow, nindot kaayo na balay.. Rehas sa amoa house, Santorini-Baltic ang design. Ingatan at samahan nawa ❤🙏

[Ver_Cat]

One can really tell if a person's an architect at heart when he considers not only his needs, but also his surroundings, when building a structure. It's true, humans aren't the only inhabitants of this earth and we should also put everything in consideration. Kudos to the tiny house owner for respecting his surroundings, the coconut trees, and for loving the island of Siargao. I hope more people in the Philippines think like this. You see architects building great, and extravagant designs for the money, but have no respect to nature and surroundings. They cut century old trees for profit, and this for me is an offense. A simple design that respects nature goes a long way. This is why the gods of nature and the coconut trees (some even sacrificed their lives) protected this home.

[tyronec]

magaling itong video na ito kasi natututunan din ng manonood yung traditional culture ng lugar

[romeobulalaquelee]

Gusto ko yang tiny house - its design and all.😍😍

[LolitaOlano-sp]

Oo nga mas ma buti yng maliit lng ang bahay, yng akin maliit lng at iba ang pakiramdam nagawa mo yng gusto at masabi syo proud ako sarili kong bahay maliit lng thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[josephineparamel]

Thank you for the roof idea. I am planning to construct my beach front property

[lauragraceramos]

Thanks, OG as usual for sharing inspiring content on houses in PH

[mva]

Kung San kayo masaya kayo titira.... Congrats