Sustainable Architecture in the Philippines
Aga Mos Eco Development is a design-led architecture and build practice based in El Nido, Palawan, with a city office in Makati servicing selected projects across the Philippines.
We design private homes, boutique resorts, hospitality spaces, regenerative landscapes, and material systems shaped by climate, construction reality, and long-term performance.
About
Architecture Shaped by Climate, Materials, and Real Use
Our work began through Tao Philippines, building in remote island conditions where weather, logistics, and local resources could not be ignored.
Today, Aga Mos formalizes that experience into a multidisciplinary design-build practice across architecture, interiors, construction, and material systems.
Every project begins with the same question:
How will this building perform ten years from now?
We study climate, topography, airflow, water systems, operational requirements, maintenance cycles, and material behavior before form is ever imposed.
Architecture Shaped by Climate, Materials, and Real Use
Our work began through Tao Philippines, building in remote island conditions where weather, logistics, and local resources could not be ignored.
Today, Aga Mos formalizes that experience into a multidisciplinary design-build practice across architecture, interiors, construction, and material systems.
Every project begins with the same question:
How will this building perform ten years from now?
We study climate, topography, airflow, water systems, operational requirements, maintenance cycles, and material behavior before form is ever imposed.
Sustainable Architecture and Design-Build in the Philippines
Aga Mos Eco Development is a design-led architecture and build practice based in El Nido, Palawan, with a city office in Makati servicing selected projects across the Philippines.
We design private homes, boutique resorts, hospitality spaces, regenerative landscapes, and material systems shaped by climate, construction reality, and long-term performance.
Our Six-Stage Design-Build Process
From site research and environmental mapping to construction, delivery, and post-completion support, we offer a complete design-build process for climate-responsive developments across the Philippines.
Our work combines architecture, engineering, environmental systems, materials fabrication, and project management under one integrated framework.
1
Site Survey
2
Site Feasibility
3
Sketch Scheme
4
Detailed Design and Costing
5
Construction
6
Delivery
Our 6-stage process covers every step from start to finish, but you can choose to work with us on just the first three stages: Site Survey, Site Analysis, and Sketch Scheme. This gives you the flexibility to focus on the planning and design stages based on your project’s needs.
1. Site Survey
The Site Survey is a critical first step in property development, laying the groundwork for a successful project. Our team of architects, engineers, and foremen conducts a detailed assessment to confirm that your land's actual conditions match its title and fit the planned development.
We assess structural integrity, soil and ground conditions, topography, utilities, environmental factors, and accessibility to identify potential challenges early. This proactive approach helps minimize costly adjustments, comply with regulations, and refine your design to align with the property's unique characteristics.
2. Site Feasibility
The Site Feasibility phase gathers key environmental and physical data such as climate, sun angles, rainfall, topography, wind patterns, water sources, existing structures, and local history. By combining this data with your vision, we identify the ideal placement and connections for buildings, gardens, and systems.
This step provides a clear understanding of the property’s potential and challenges, guiding design decisions to ensure the development integrates seamlessly with natural ecosystems, maximizes efficiency, and conserves resources. Key outputs include topography, climate, lot information, elevation, and plant health maps.
3. Sketch Scheme
The Sketch Scheme is the foundation of the design process, where concepts take shape through visual exploration. This phase transforms ideas into initial representations, providing a clear direction for further development.
Whether created by hand or digitally, the sketch scheme combines environmental data, site analysis, and your vision to map out the positioning and connections of key elements. It serves as a preliminary blueprint, balancing creativity and practicality to guide the next stages of your project.
4. Detailed Design & Costing
This phase focuses on translating the approved sketch scheme into a comprehensive design and precise cost estimate. Our team prepares a complete drawing package, covering architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, interior development, and site development (softscaping and hardscaping).
Once the designs are finalized and approved, the package is handed over to our contractor for thorough cost estimation. This process ensures the project is ready for execution, aligning with your vision and staying within budget.
5. Construction
The construction phase translates plans and designs into a physical structure. This stage follows the completion of all design and planning phases and begins with contract preparation to safeguard both client and designer interests.
We handle every aspect of the process, including site preparation, structural work, utility installations, finishes, quality control, safety management, and progress monitoring. We’re also open to collaborating with your preferred contractors, ensuring seamless teamwork to deliver a project that meets the highest standards.
Our works
Guidelines and Standards for Green Certifications
Explore our range of products, crafted by skilled artisans trained by Aga Mos right here in Palawan. From natural finishes and earth bricks to treated bamboo and native materials, each piece reflects our commitment to sustainable design and supports local livelihoods through skill development.
