This Design Against the Elements Submission by a group of forward-thinking Indian architects is a strong example of how one of the most important characteristics of good disaster-resistant housing is not only how strong the building itself is, but also how easily it can be repaired.
With that in mind, this Design Against the Elements submission features bamboo community complexes that are meant to be built in areas of the world (such as the Philippines) where major storms and flooding are a real and ever present threat. The complexes make use of easily replaceable bamboo modules centered around an earthquake, wind and water resistant core that houses all their critical components such as water and power lines.
Disaster-Proof Bamboo Housing
This Design Against the Elements Submission is Built for the Worst
Trend Themes
1. Disaster-resistant Housing - Opportunity for innovative designs and materials that can withstand natural disasters.
2. Bamboo Architecture - Potential for utilizing bamboo as a sustainable and easily replaceable building material.
3. Modular Construction - Emerging trend in creating easily replaceable modules for efficient repair and maintenance of buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunity for architects to develop disaster-proof designs using innovative materials.
2. Construction - Potential for construction companies to incorporate bamboo and modular construction techniques in disaster-prone areas.
3. Sustainable Building - Opportunity for sustainable building industries to promote bamboo as a renewable resource and environmentally friendly construction option.