Bamboo shelter - a demonstration of best construction practice

Project aims

To demonstrate and promote the utilisation of bamboo, a low-cost, sustainable resource, in the provision of adequate, affordable, safe and secure shelter for the poorest communities in developing countries.

Countries

• India

Activities

• Assessment of bamboo availability· Socio-economic study
• Design and testing of bamboo elements, joints and structural assemblies
• Investigations and treatment trials to establish effectiveness of different preservative treatment techniques
• Participation in preparation of draft bamboo building code

Outputs

• Design and construction of demonstration buildings
• Arrangement of training programmes and study tours for counterpart personnel
• Organisation of in-country seminars to disseminate the projects findings
• Production of a manual, posters and video illustrating the activities of the project