Seismic proof laminated bamboo structures for the Groningen area

It has become a common place that the effects of the scientific and industrial revolutions are threating our environments. This paper analyzes a specific case of the reckless exploitation of resources and the socio-economical consequences: (1) the extraction and use of fossil fuels in Groningen and the impact on Dutch economy; (2) ecological and...

Una reunión educativa con el bambu (An educational meeting with Bamboo)

The thesis is a research driven design study of a multiple floor/"high-rise" building with a structure of Laminated Guadua bamboo in Guayaquil Ecuador. Dealing with earthquakes, context, structure and sustainability issues. The Thesis is strongly oriented to structure, the industry and the state of the industry itself but always driven by...

A Visual Life Cycle Analysis - for architects and policymakers

The impact of urbanizing 400 million people in China in 20 years - a comparative analysis of common structural materials with bamboo as a promising alternative for (semi) high-rise developments. Transport, End of Life scenarios and Lifespan are essential factors in a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). The Building Energy Use itself is becoming less...

Entering RDM

Central station for the RDM area, being energy neutral and made of materials