Nepali Times

Building back better (and stronger) with bamboo

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 ...
The Himalayan Times

No more boos to bamboo construction: After the publication of its manual by the government

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 ...
EurekAlert!

Researchers publish first ever structural engineering manual for bamboo

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 ...
The Guardian

Schools, airports, high-rise towers: architects urged to get ‘bamboo-ready’

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 ...
Nepali Times

Building back better (and stronger) with bamboo

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 ...