The idea for this topic came from the type of houses they have in the Phillipines. Which is called a Buhay Kubo (Nipa Hut). They are very simple houses which usually consists of one multipurpose room. It is constructed with bamboo, wood, planks, leafs or pretty much anything they can find in there surroundings
My question to you readers would be, Would you want to live in this type of house? or would you rather use this type of house as a summer getaway?
Hey Rylan,
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of building with bamboo, but would our Canadian winters make these types of homes possible here?
I looked into the insulating properties of bamboo and came aross this link: http://prezi.com/6vhq3devdxev/investigating-the-insulating-properties-of-activated-bamboo-charcoal/ . It is a well put together presentation comparing insulating values of bamboo charcoal and common insulators (Polyethylene foam for example)
Hope it helps!
Thanks Harry, The link you provided will help when putting together my abstract outline. I agree with you on how the Canadian winters would make this type of house almost impossible to live in here. But if it we had tropical like weather a hut like this would be quite the experience stay in.
DeleteHey Rylan!
ReplyDeleteI know that your research topic is to find if bamboo is a good replacement for lumber, but I found this paper about bamboo reinforced concrete. Very cool! Maybe you could not only research bamboo as a lumber replacement, but as a component of other common building materials as well..? Here's the link: http://nccabs.org/Docs/BAMBOO%20REINFORCED%20CONCRETE%201966.pdf
I would love to stay at a house like that, given it's in a warm climate and close to a good wave break or fishing spot! Bamboo is such a hardy and abundant material given the right conditions. I found this link on the strength of bamboo poles being stronger than steel! http://blog.bamboofencer.com/bamboo-poles/bamboo-stronger-than-steel-really/ Not sure how in depth the tests were haha, but it's definitely something to ponder. I had a talk with my grandpa about old wood shavings being used as insulation back in the day, maybe bamboo shavings between bamboo matting could provide some insulation for colder climates?
ReplyDeleteGlad to see these types of conversations are able to happen between two different generations and see what relations they have to each other. Interesting link you posted. Not only is it a different approach to what my idea, but it is an awesome alternative and something to also look into.
Deletehey Rylan, i was looking around and found a company that builds bamboo houses there seems to be lots of information about the bamboo. I am not sure but it looks like they have done kind of what you were saying in your proposal about replacing the regular lumber with bamboo.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bambooliving.com/
Appreciate the link Steven. The link shows some great examples of what can be created with bamboo
DeleteHey Rylan,
ReplyDeleteWhen looking into the properties of bamboo, it could be a good idea to research the affect age has on bamboo. Until a certain point, bamboo's compressive strength increases as it ages. I believe at around 6 years it begins to lose it's functionality and strength if not harvested, but I'm not positive, so that could be something to look into!
Thanks for the information Jon. That's for sure something really important to keep in mind to determine which age Bamboo would be the best for construction.
DeleteI would like to live in a house like that. Even if that style doesn't appeal to a person, its possible to construct a more modern looking house using bamboo. I just learned that there is bamboo plywood! Did you know this rylan?
ReplyDelete"Bamboo ply is made from a 100% renewable resource, which saves precious rainforest cabinet and hardwood timbers. Bamboo is a fast-growing, land-efficient plant, with excellent properties. It is an easily-harvested plantation product with incredible tensile strength."
http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/good_wood/bamboo.htm