Authors Lily Tambunan, Institut Teknologi Bandung, IndonesiaLuis Felipe Lopez, Base Bahay Foundation, Inc.Andry Widyowijatnoko, Institut Teknologi Bandung, IndonesiaYulianto Sulistyo Nugroho, Universitas Indonesia Abstract This study is aimed to examine which configurations of mortar covering give the best fire protection for the composite bamboo shear wall system. The research is done in two stages, first is […]

Authors Roneh Glenn De Guzman Libre Jr., De La Salle UniversityMichael Angelo PromentillaLessandro Estelito O. Garciano, De La Salle UniversityBernardo LejanoAndres Oreta, De La Salle UniversityJason Ongpeng, De La Salle UniversityErnesto Guades, Technical University of DenmarkJulius Leaño JrAudric Zuriel CruzLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract Natural fibers are being explored nowadays to provide […]

Authors Kent Harries, University of PittsburghDavid J A Trujillo, Coventry UniversitySebastian Kaminski, ArupLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract Design aids in the form of load tables or span tables are well known to engineers and are commonly used in timber and steel design. Such tables reduce the need for repetitive calculation and allow […]

Authors Eleni Eleftheriou, ETH ZurichEdwin Zea Escamilla, ETH ZurichGuillaume Habert, ETH ZurichLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract The provision of sustainable housing solutions is one of the main challenges in emerging economy countries. Furthermore, it is clear that a sustainable solution should be based on renewable bio-based materials. The scientific and practical evidence […]

Authors Kent Harries, University of PittsburghAmir MofidiJohn Naylor, Newcastle UniversityDavid J A Trujillo, Coventry UniversityLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.Mateo GutierrezBhavna Sharma, University of Southern CaliforniaChase Rogers, University of Pittsburgh Abstract In November 2021, a symposium was held to identify knowledge gaps, research needs, and priorities in the bamboo community. Participants were asked to […]

Authors Sebastian Kaminski, ArupKent Harries, University of PittsburghLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.David J A Trujillo, Coventry UniversityHector F Archila, University of the West of England, Bristol Abstract The durability of bamboo is one of the most important aspects to consider when designing and building with this nature-based material. Durable structures with bamboo are […]

Authors Carlo Cacanando, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.Luis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.David J A Trujillo, Coventry University Abstract The moisture content of bamboo is critical to its treatment and use. However, determining the moisture through oven drying is impractical for most applications. Moisture meters however are able to estimate the moisture content almost instantaneously. […]

Authors Ray Villanueva, Kawayan Collective Bamboo Treatment FacilityLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.David J A Trujillo, Coventry UniversityMarlon Tanilon, Foundation University, Dumaguete City, PhilippinesClint Absin, Foundation UniversityKate Tubog, Foundation University, Dumaguete CityOman Krish Tubat, Foundation University, Philippines, Dumaguete Abstract ISO 19624:2018 is the world’s first international bamboo grading standard. It contains few prescriptive clauses […]

Authors Brian Bautista, De La Salle UniversityLessandro Estelito O. Garciano, De La Salle UniversityLuis Felipe López Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract The mechanical properties of a structural material such as flexure, shear, and compressive strengths are needed in the structural design process. Unfortunately, published studies of the shear strength of an important local species: Bambusa […]