When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar last year, roads buckled and thousands of buildings collapsed. But a group of small, ultra-low-cost homes made from bamboo survived without any damage.

Searching for new ways to build sustainable homes, Earl Forlales decided to look not into the future, but to the past. His grandparents, like generations of Filipinos, lived in a “Bahay Kubo” – a ...

THE bamboo structure, usually confined to eco-lodges and social housing pilots, is becoming a selling point for homes and sanctuaries. Its versatility can be seen across the private market, from a ...

While bamboo has been used in construction in Asia for thousands of years, it’s starting to catch on in sustainable housing development in parts of the United States and other places in the world.

Pablo van der Lugt is an architect, author and speaker. His research focuses on the potential of materials such as bamboo and mass timber for the construction sector, and their positive impacts on the ...

In the wake of COP28, where the world collectively intensified its pursuit of sustainable solutions amidst the challenges posed by climate fluctuations, a significant player stepped into the spotlight ...

Scientists at the University of Bristol have successfully used screws as connectors in bamboo without splitting the material. The study, recently published in the journal Construction and Building ...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—There is a distinct sense of comfort in a bamboo structure. Their natural material, warm character, and connection to the surrounding environment create spaces that feel welcoming ...

Editor’s Note: Program note: Construction of Sands’ bamboo home was featured on the Discovery Channel series “Building Off The Grid.” Discovery Channel and CNN are both owned by Warner Bros. Discovery ...