Building with bamboo summary draft 2

In the article, “An Architect’s Guide to Building with Bamboo,” Vadot (n.d.) suggests that bamboo is a dependable and sustainable material for construction. A permaculture expert has tested bamboo constructions and it proved to be a promising innovation. Bamboo can grow fast with little maintenance and cultivated globally. Vadot (n.d.) notes that bamboo can develop into a material that can be a substitute for steel. However, bamboo is composed of fiber and is prone to crack along its core. Thus, it requires treatment and protection to sustain. Normalizing the use of bamboo across the construction industry is challenging. Standards have been made locally in Colombia to associate locally grown materials with construction. In summary, bamboo is affordable and transportable. Thus, it a reliable and sustainable material for the future of the construction industry.

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