History of Bamboo in Construction Dates back to thousands of year BC

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History of Bamboo in Construction Dates back to thousands of year BC . Guadua , one of the world’s strongest bamboo used in Construction. Guadua Bridge Colombia. Home Built with Guadua. Process of growing and harvesting Guadua Bamboo. Guadua Forest. Harvested Guadua. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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History of Bamboo in Construction Dates back to thousands of year BC

Guadua, one of the world’s strongest bamboo used in Construction

Guadua Bridge Colombia Home Built with Guadua

Process of growing and harvesting Guadua Bamboo

Guadua Forest Harvested Guadua

Treatment and Preservation of bamboo using Boucherie Method

Treatment Solution – Borate Salt Solution – Mix of Boric Acid and Borax – Equivalent to Tim-Bor; a

common commercial preservative for wood

Treatment by Pressurization Treatment by submersion

Modern Construction with Bamboo

Main Vertical and Roof Structure using Guadua Bamboo

Cupola Design For Natural Light

3-D Rendering of 1 Floor Design 1375 Sq. Ft.

Alternative View

Overhead View

Alternative Roof Design

Project in Development With Natural Builders’ Design

Small Community Development with Eco-Construction

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