MUHON is an academic journal that serves as a forum for discussion of ideas on the designed environment. It is the official publication of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture (UPCA) in Diliman. There are five (5) issues of Muhon, with the latest one officially released in 2016 as the second peer-reviewed Muhon publication. Hardcopies of the 2nd, 4th and 5th issues of Muhon are available for sale at the UPCA Administration Office. For prospective contributors, click the document to download the paper format template and copyright transfer agreement.
MUHON 5th Issue
Perspectives. Layered. Spaces.

Editorial Page

"Mapping of Sustainability in Architectural Practices in the Philippines"
        Geza Fischl and Gloria B. Teodoro
"Exploring Campus Open Space Qualities: Identifying the U.P. Diliman Academic Core’s Predominant Qualities
   in its Physical, Social and Psychological Aspects"
        Brian Alan L. Sabido and Grace C. Ramos
"Visual Assessment of Native Species Replacement Candidates for the Acacia Tree (Albizzia saman) in the
   U.P. Diliman Academic Oval Streetscape"
        Patrick Andrew E. Gozon
"Career Choices of U.P. Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program Graduates from 1975-2011"
        Zenaida D. Galingan and Anna Talia S. Basman
"Motivation and Guided Complex Learning of Solar Geometry"
        Bronne C. Dytoc
"Vigan Ancestral House: An Assessment of Thermal Properties, Daylighting and Natural Ventilation"
        Ludivina A. Lozano

Promoting the Culture of Research in the Designed Environment Disciplines
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"The Special Precincts for Urban Redevelopment (SPURs) of Makati City, Metro Manila"
        Michael V. Tomeldan, Gino Bjorn A. Abrera, Dennis Oliver S. Diaz, Joana Lisa R. Dungca, Godesil G. Lejarde,
        Dylan James L. Melgazo, Glenn T. Orbon, Mary Janessie T. Tumambing, Voltaire V. Vitug
MUHON 4th Issue
Going Places: The University of the Philippines College of Architecture, 2013 and Beyond

Introduction
About the College and Editorial

"Daylighting Simulations: A Case Study of the University of the Philippines College of Architecture Library"
        Johannes Vincent F. Chua and Rosalie G. Flores-Bernardo
"Street(e)scape: A Site-Specific and Contextual Approach in Documentation, Design Interventions,
   Cultural Mapping and Conservation of Sta. Catalina, Carcar, Cebu"
        Rene Luis S. Mata, Dani Josef C. Cuaresma, Edgar Nonato G. Cusi, Gerard Michael D. Dy,
        Mary Ann R. Feliciano, Frances Joy S. Francisco, Crisanto B. Lustre III, Claudia Isabelle V. Montero,
        Jayson B. Portem, Manuel Agustin Z. Singson, Ivy Sychelle B. Tablante, Marianne Claire V. Vitug
"Learning by Design: Educational Environments as Tools for Pre-School Education"
        Emilio U. Ozaeta
"Resilience Building Against Earthquakes in Traditional Settlements of Kathmandu Valley"
        Punya Sagar Marahatta and Jiba Raj Pokharel
"UP Diliman Shopping Center: Level of Patronage of UPD Faculty and Staff Based on Urban Form Attributes"
        Glenn T. Orbon

"Determining Amenity Values of Green Open Spaces in Shopping Malls: Case Study of Ayala Greenbelt Park"
        Marie Stephanie N. Gilles
"Tracing the Urban Cultural Landscape Structure of Manila Sacred Space: A Case Study of Malate Church
   Grounds"
        Cathe Desiree S. Nadal and Zenaida D. Galingan

"The Philippine Animal Rehabilitation Complex"
        Lea Angela L. Celestial
"One Legazpi Waterfront: Integrated Park System as an Approach Towards a Sustainable and Active Urban
   Edge"
        John Jay G. Amar
MUHON 3rd Issue
The architects' quest for knowledge, (must be) a quest for results!

Introduction

"Architectural Design Guidelines and Deed of Restrictions for the Taal View Heights Farmlot Community in
   Talisay, Batangas"
        Jose Danilo A. Silvestre
"Pedestrian-Friendly Streetscape in a Tropical Business District"
        Zenaida D. Galingan, Paulo G. Alcazaren, Grace C. Ramos, Romeo B. Santos
"Tourism Structure Plan of Busuanga and Coron, Northern Palawan: Comprehensive Development through
   Tourism"
        Michael V. Tomeldan
"Heritage Conservation: Applying Scientific Method in Architecture - The Lingayen Capitol Building (1918)"
        Rene Luis S. Mata
"Billboards: Are They Here to Stay? - A Study of Billboards in EDSA, Philippines"
        Bernadette M. De los Reyes and Romeo B. Santos
"Case-Based Study of Three Tourism-Dependent Islands in the Philippines: The Cases of Boracay Island,
   Aklan; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; and Coron, Palawan in the Philippines"
        Romeo B. Santos and Michael V. Tomeldan
"Effective Graphics in Structures Class: Integrating Structures into Architecture"
        Bronne C. Dytoc
"Adopting Organized Self-Help Housing Approach in Low-Cost Housing in Davao City, Philippines"
        Rowena Santos-Delgado
"An Initial Study and Application of Basic Plant Characteristics That Aid in the Reduction of High Urban
   Temperatures"
        Jose Dan V. Villa Juan