Cities around the world are searching for ways to decarbonize infrastructure without sacrificing safety or durability.

Bamboo trusses measuring 17m span the award-winning 782 sqm Bamboo Sports Hall at Panyaden International School in Chiang Mai ...

The high cost of cement is gradually igniting conversations about viable alternatives for builders and developers in the construction sector Cement forms a critical component in building construction ...

As the UN warns of climate failure, experts urge developers to go "bamboo-ready" before it is too late.

Bamboo, the perennial and plentiful plant, is the next big thing in sustainable construction. For centuries, bamboo had been used for traditional ceremonies and as the primary material for building ...

As the world increasingly recognizes the importance of adopting sustainable construction practices, bamboo’s versatility, strength, and renewable qualities are generating significant momentum in the ...

The University of Pittsburgh's Kent Harries recently co-authored the first structural engineering manual for bamboo, which offers detailed guidance and commentary to the 2021 International ...

In 2018, a series of earthquakes struck the Indonesian island of Lombok, killing 560 people. The area was reduced to rubble and hundreds of thousands were displaced. Near the epicenter, most buildings ...

While bamboo holds incredible potential as a building material, efforts to build durable bamboo structures often fall short with errors made in both the design and building process. Bamboo structures ...

KEWAL KOHLI, Pakistan, May 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - I n flood-hit southeastern Pakistan, villagers are trading tents and tarpaulins provided by aid agencies for local materials such as lime, ...