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One of the pillars to achieve BASE’s vision is to take leadership in research and development in bamboo-based technologies and other alternative building and green materials.

BASE’s research and development topics range from optimization of the technologies, life-cycle assessments, property characterization of bamboo, codes, and approvals, and other related alternative building technologies. These are done through partnerships with local and international universities as well as other innovation and research centers. 
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Comparative Analysis of Shear Strength Parallel to Fiber Of Different Local Bamboo Species in the Philippines

Authors Brian Bautista, De La Salle UniversityLessandro Estelito O. Garciano, De La Salle UniversityLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract There are limited published studies related to the mechanical properties of bamboo species in the Philippines. In this study, the shear strength properties of some economically viable bamboo species in the Philippines were properly […]

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Establishing the Strength Parameters Parallel to Fiber of Dendrocalamus asper (Giant Bamboo)

Authors Anika De Jesus, De La Salle UniversityLessandro Estelito O. Garciano, De La Salle UniversityLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.Diane Megan Co Ong, De La Salle UniversityMa Chrissel Paula Roxas, De La Salle UniversityMikhaela Andrea Isidro Tan, De La Salle UniversityRichard De Jesus, De La Salle University Abstract The supply of timber is becoming […]

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Assessment of testing protocols for bamboo for tension parallel to the fiber

Authors Martin Aldrin De La Cruz, De La Salle UniversityLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.Richard De Jesus, De La Salle UniversityLessandro Estelito O. Garciano, De La Salle University Abstract To determine tension parallel to fiber properties of Bamboo, one can employ ISO 22157. However, several studies highlighted some challenges in using the method such […]

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Fire Resistance for Low-Rise Housing in the Tropics: Test Results for Bamboo-Based Construction Systems

Authors Corinna SalzerHolger Wallbaum, Chalmers University of TechnologyLily Tambunan, Bandung Institute of Technology Abstract The use of round bamboo as load bearing member for low-rise housing is an interesting alternative construction method for tropical regions. Similar to timber engineering, predictable fire resistance is a requirement for its legal approval and application at scale. The research […]

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Parametric Approach to Simplified Life Cycle Assessment of Social Housing Projects

Authors Eleni EleftheriouLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.Guillaume Habert, ETH ZurichEdwin Zea Escamilla, ETH Zurich 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. Scientific and practical evidence clearly suggests that […]

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Investigation of an alternative testing protocol to determine the shear strength of bamboo parallel to the grain

Authors Gabrielle Luisa De Guia CantosLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc.Richard De Jesus, De La Salle UniversityCorinna Salzer Abstract The common testing protocol to determine the shear strength of bamboo parallel to grain is ISO 22157. However, widely documented limitations of this test procedure calls for an alternative testing protocol. This study compared ISO […]

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Determining Material Suitability for Low-Rise Housing in the Philippines: Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Bamboo Species Bambusa Blumeana

Authors C. SalzerHolger Wallbaum, Chalmers University of TechnologyMarina AliponLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract The use of cellulosic materials in the construction of low-rise housing in tropical climates has great potential. Bambusa blumeana (B. blumeana, J.A. and J.H. Schultes), the most abundantly available bamboo species in the Philippines, is a promising alternative material […]

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Environmental Performance of Social Housing in Emerging Economies: Life Cycle Assessment of Conventional and Alternative Construction Methods in the Philippines

Authors Corinna SalzerHolger Wallbaum, Chalmers University of TechnologyYork Ostermeyer, Chalmers University of TechnologyJun Kono, Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting Abstract Purpose The environmental impact of the social building stock is relevant, particularly in emerging economies. Life cycle thinking is not yet established, however. Locally available, alternative building concepts could potentially reduce the environmental impact of the construction […]

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Bamboo Material Characterisation

Authors David J A Trujillo, Coventry UniversityLuis Felipe López, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Abstract This chapter serves to summarise the state of the art in the process of material characterisation of bamboo for structural purposes. It also seeks to outline the key characteristics a bamboo researcher or engineer would need to identify for this purpose. […]

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