seventy bamboos were used in the construction of the structure with two bamboos completing a curve from one side to the other side of the project. the bamboo was cut two days prior to use to ensure that it was soft and flexible during construction - it would subsequently become rigid once built. it is possible to keep the bamboo alive after construction so that the structure remains green and supple.
gas pipes were acquired from the local market to use as a base for the bamboo but was not fixed to the base of the ground so that the structure could be moved if desired. the structure can be built be non-professionals and constructed by three people in two days.
to complete the membrane cropped rice streams from one of the many post-harvest rice fields in the area were wrapped together at the top and the structure was covered by overlapping these bunches around it.
the major benefit of using rice streams is that when they become wet in rainy weather, they expant to the extent that they do not allow rain to pass through the membrane. in sunny, warm weather they become dry and allow wind to pass through lots of small holes, providing natural cool ventilation.
the total cost for a structure covering approximately 40m was 700 euros.
Looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe area is 40m2 (square meters), right?
How did you fix the bamboos to the ground?
By simply drilling the wholes in the ground, and putting the bamboos into those holes?
i'm not sure.....i just posted the story! i think if you google it you can find out more info. i try not to put too much technical info onto the blog - i usually just post amazing looking projects! ; P
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