Harnessing Technology for Housing — Cases of Bamboo

“Optimizing low-cost bamboo housing for climate change adaptation in coastal regions in Ecuador and Peru” funded by CFC, more than 200 units until 2015. Increase funding for basic and applied research on bamboo as a construction material. Promote interdisciplinary approaches to bamboo research on structural application. Train Professionals on applications of bamboo as construction material. Raise awareness of bamboo’s potential and overcome stigmas. ISO standards of round pole bamboo construction in 2004 ISO 22156, 22157-1, and 22157-2. INBAR is updating 22157 and developing a new standard for strengthening grading with Coventry University. 2. Testing of fire-resistant Joints with partners. 3. A workshop about Green and Sustainable Buildings will be held at Pittsburgh University on 3-4th May 2016. Develop an international regime of standards and codes for bamboo to guide sector development and promote quality control.