Bamboo, the perennial and plentiful plant, is the next big thing in sustainable construction. For centuries, bamboo had been used for traditional ceremonies and as the primary material for building ...
Bamboo-reinforced laterite soil can be as strong as brick masonry with cement mortar, while bamboo grids can safely withstand both live and dead loads, making them suitable for residential floors and ...
Comprehensive guidance about the design of permanent bamboo structures has been published by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). The detailed design manual draws on the expertise of ...
A new engineering manual is helping turn bamboo into a viable structural material by offering clear, standards-based design rules that support the development of safer and more sustainable buildings ...
Manual for building design aims to encourage low-carbon construction as alternative to steel and concrete An airport made of bamboo? A tower reaching 20 metres high? For many years, bamboo has been ...
The built environment is at a turning point. As more organisations strengthen their commitments to net zero carbon buildings, the conversation is evolving beyond operational energy efficiency and ...
Bamboo, the perennial and plentiful plant, is the next big thing in sustainable construction. For centuries, bamboo had been used for traditional ceremonies and as the primary material for building ...