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Sustainable designs with bamboo<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Bamb\u00fa Arquitectura, the initiative of engineer Lucas Kremer, is dedicated to designing sustainable buildings, primarily using bamboo, the most sustainable material on our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo, the most sustainable material on the planet<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo and wood use energy from the sun and carbon dioxide to grow. During their growth, bamboo and wood consume large amounts of carbon dioxide and produce large amounts of oxygen. Excelent for the environmental balance. For the production of all other building materials, the process is reversed: large amounts of oxygen and a lot of energy (electricity, oil) are needed while large amounts of carbon dioxide are emitted. The construction industry (cement, bricks, concrete, steel, aluminum, plastic, asphalt, etc.) is causing much of the pollution and imbalance of our planet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo or wood? The bamboo used for constructions, Guadua angustifolia, grows in 5 years, much faster than wood (25 or more years). That is why it is preferable to use bamboo instead of wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a truly sustainable construction, with a balance of zero carbon dioxide emission, you need bamboo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rendering<\/sup> of the design of a bamboo house in Dos Mangas made with Maxwell Studio<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Construction method<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo is not very popular in the construction sector. With the industrialization of the construction sector, the use and knowledge of bamboo disappeared. Today it is difficult to find experienced workers. There are almost no engineers specialized in bamboo. The construction industry seems more attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To promote the use of bamboo in constructions, Bamb\u00fa Arquitectura developed a new method<\/a> for the construction of caba\u00f1as and houses. An engineering-based method applicable for common workers in the construction sector. The method can also be used in the self-construction sector, common in the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using this new method, Bamb\u00fa Arquitectura offers architectural plans, technical drawings and cost estimates to build caba\u00f1as and bamboo houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo has strength, flexibility and beauty. It is an excellent material for earthquake resistant constructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two species that can be used for construction: Guadua angustifolia and Bamb\u00fa gigante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guadua angustifolia is strong and, due to its strength, very suitable for the structure of a construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bamb\u00fa gigante grows regularly, due to its regularity it is suitable for making wall coverings, ceilings, etc..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guadua can also be used for wall covering, ceilings, etc. Due to its irregularity, the Guadua gives a more rustic effect than Bamb\u00fa gigante.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technical standards for construction in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru allow the structural use of Guadua angustifolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n