Living in an archipelago with 7,000 plus islands located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, most of the people of the Philippines have made their living from the seas surrounding the country. As a people living close to the water, the Filipinos are familiar to both the bounty and the challenges coastal living brings. We have learned to weather through the heat of sun and the onslaught of rain. We are familiar to storms and typhoons — regular visitors of the country. Hence, there is a need for resilient homes for those in land, and durable boats for sea transport, especially for those who make a living out of the sea.