25/07/2021
Bamboo is now gaining traction in the world of Architecture. Was a common building material in classical Asia, it is now used in premium villas and Architectural projects.
Easy to grow, it doesn't need much pesticide, and its root system allows it to keep growing without the need for reseeding. Bamboo grows so quickly up to one meter per day for some species. It has also demonstrated tensile strength greater than steel. And due to its grass nature and short time span to harvest, 3 to 6 years, it also absorbs greater CO2 than your average hardwood tree. Such strength of density and rigidity, coupled with its obvious economic and environmental benefits do justice to its increasing popularity among contemporary Architects.
Though they all sound well and good, Modern Architecture necessitates more than the previous generation, two pressing problems are its scalability and its resilience to time, something difficult to compete with. Bamboo is susceptible to insect infestation and surely, fire. For this purpose new invention in its treatment during manufacturing shall be made, and the tendency of monoculture for its harvesting chopping down natural forests shall also be addressed in appropriate national business policies.
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1. The Arch at The Green School Bali .stamm
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