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Quezon LGU and BASE Pioneer Sustainable Housing with First Government-Owned Bamboo Treatment Facility

Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE), a global leader in bamboo construction, and the Local Government of Quezon, Isabela, inaugurated today the first…

Base Bahay, Vincentian Foundation unveil Bamboo-Based Social Enterprise Center in Quezon City

Through the collaboration between Base Bahay Foundation Inc., and Vincentian Missionaries Social Development Foundation Inc., the community of Bagong…

Base Bahay Foundation Welcomes Engr. Luis Felipe Lopez as New General Manager

On July 1, 2024, Engr. Luis Felipe Lopez took over as the new General Manager of Base Bahay (BASE) succeeding Dr. Pablo Jorillo, who transitioned to…

BASE Celebrates a Decade of Success in Enabling Bamboo Construction

28 July 2024, Manila. Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE), the global leader in Bamboo Construction, marks its 10th year of building resilient bamboo…

Discovering the Life Cycle Assessment of Bamboo Structures

Bamboo is a construction material that is both durable and lightweight. It has gained significant attention due to its potential for sustainable cons…

Building Stronger Partnerships Toward More Resilient Communities

As the saying goes “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” This holds true for Base Bahay in our conquest of building resilient co…

Putting Bamboo in Mainstream Construction

Approximately 30 percent of the urban population in Asia-Pacific, which accounts for 570 million people, lives in houses declared as inadequate. This…

Empowering Communities: Affordable Homes Using Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology

Millions around the world continue to face a significant challenge in obtaining safe and affordable housing due to increasing urbanization, populatio…

Discovering the Fire Resistance of Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology

When we talk about affordable and disaster-resilient structures, we also think of alternative building technologies that are not only affordable but…

EDGE Green Building Certification: BASE’s Commitment to Sustainable Construction

The importance of being eco-friendly has never been more pressing, and Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE) is an outstanding model of sustainable hous…

Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology is Changing the Way We Build Homes

In the pursuit of a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach in the construction industry, alternative building technologies have emerged, challeng…

International and Local Bamboo Experts Collaborate in a Much-Awaited Bamboo Forum in Manila

Base Bahay Foundation Inc. brings in five bamboo experts from Virginia Tech, ETH Zurich, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Inte…

Bamboo’s Role in Driving the Circular Economy

Amidst the global environmental challenges we face, prioritizing sustainability has become imperative. One notable solution gaining traction is the t…

Exploring Cement-Bamboo Frame Structures in Construction

Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) is revolutionizing the construction industry, providing affordable and sustainable housing solutions. This inno…

Engaging in Sustainable Construction through Training and Learning Programs

Sustainability has gained significant importance in recent years across various industries, including the construction sector. As the world grapples…

Bamboo vs. Climate Change: How This Plant Can Make a Difference

Global warming and deforestation have become chronic issues that demand immediate action. As we find alternative solutions, bamboo emerges as a compe…

Importance of Proper Bamboo Treatment for Building Durable Bamboo Structures

From strength to versatility and sustainability, bamboo is a game-changer in the construction industry. It surpasses various traditional building mat…

Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology: Affordable and Disaster-Resilient Housing Solution

The global affordable housing gap is currently estimated at 330 million urban households and with the impact of natural disasters, it is expected to…

Discovering the Best Varieties of Bamboo for Sustainable Construction

In recent years, sustainable building practices have gained immense popularity as individuals and industries strive to reduce their environmental imp…

Going Green: Building Affordable and Disaster-Resilient Houses Using Bamboo

Technology is constantly evolving, and one of the latest trends in construction is the emergence of green buildings made from bamboo. Green buildings…

From Harvesting to Building: Making High-quality Building Materials with Bamboo

Building with bamboo offers a unique opportunity to create sustainable, affordable, and beautiful structures. However, it’s important to note t…

Eco-Friendly Homes as the Future of Sustainable Housing

Building an eco-friendly home for your family comes with numerous advantages. In addition to its environmental benefits by reducing carbon emissions…

Bamboo: A Reliable Construction Material for a Sustainable Future

As the world grapples with environmental issues such as climate change and deforestation, it has become increasingly important to look for alternativ…

Sustainable Housing: A Key to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

With temperatures getting high, droughts becoming longer, and tropical storms becoming more severe, it’s no secret that we are facing a climate crisi…

Construction Methods and the Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Building Practices

When building your dream house, you naturally want the best materials available. Historically, earth bricks, wood, and concrete have been the go-to o…

Bamboo as a Construction Material in Earthquake-Prone Areas

Bamboo is a natural material used for construction in many countries, especially in Asia, where it is mostly abundant. It is a sustainable constructi…

What Makes Bamboo a Good Alternative Construction Material?

Bamboo has been rising in popularity as a sustainable construction material due to its versatility. Compared to other materials such as concrete, ste…

Kanya Kawayan Weaving Center in Batangas Built with Base Bahay’s Sustainable Construction Technology

In the fields of Nasugbu, Batangas, humble agricultural products are at the forefront of sustainable livelihood and architecture, thanks to the recen…

Bamboo Breakthroughs in 2022: Non-Profit Base Bahay Grows a Community of Bamboo Advocates across the Philippines

From the government to the academe to the private sector, bamboo brought together the housing community in 2022 through initiatives spearheaded by th…

Base Bahay launches first research, testing facility for sustainable bamboo house technology in the Philippines

January 27, 2021, Makati, Philippines—In line with their goals of promoting sustainable housing technologies, Base Bahay, the pioneering foundation t…

True Filipino Resilience

For the residents of the Don Jose M. Beringuer Sr. Bamboo Village in Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, “resilience” is not just a trendy rhetoric, it’s a year…

Cemex Philippines Foundation supports building with Cement-Bamboo Frame through its Build Education, Build Environment, Build Sustainability Program

Here at Base Bahay, we believe that sustainable development is not a one-man job; true change can only be achieved through an intersectional collabor…

Hilti Foundation Pivots to Asia through Affordable Housing and Technology, Music for Social Change and Economic Empowerment

This year has seen many changes in Base Bahay as it pivots, focusing on research, innovation, and training. In April, Maricen Jalandoni, formerly the…

Meet BASE’s new General Manager!

“Our vision is really to work towards scaling up: beneficiaries, partnerships, and expansion of research and knowledge base on these sustainabl…

1st FB Live: Philippine National Standards on Bamboo Structures

Following the adaptation of new International Standards on Bamboo Structures by the Bureau of Philippine Standards, Base Bahay Foundation held its fi…

BASE and Coventry University sign MOU on joint Bamboo Research

Base Bahay Foundation and the Coventry University in the UK has entered into an understanding for collaborative works in bamboo research. This Unders…

BISCAST invites BASE to share about CBF in preparation for the DRIA Competition

BISCAST (Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology) invited BASE to share its work and its technology CBF before its faculty and student…

Base presents at AP HOUSING FORUM 2019 Breakaway: CBF As an Affordable Housing Solution

Last July Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BBFI) was invited to speak at this year’s Asia Pacific Housing Forum (APHF). The Housing Forum was a 3-day con…

Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. at the AP Housing Forum 2019 in Makati, Philippines

Last July Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BBFI) was invited to speak at this year’s Asia Pacific Housing Forum (APHF). The Housing Forum was a 3-day con…

Rejoicing through new partnerships

THE REJOICE VILLAGE This July 2019, Base Bahay Foundation signed a new project with 4P ForPeople, Inc. for the construction and development of childr…

Housing meets livelihood: San Roque Eco-Village Turnover and Skills Training Graduation

A Thursday to remember October 25 was like any other Thursday for most, but for families now residing in the San Roque Eco-Village in Salcedo, Cagaut…

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