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Bahay Kawayan. A Transitional House for the Philippines


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Book

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Authors

Gatóo, Ana 
Wagemann, Elizabeth 

Abstract

The book shows in detail the design and construction process of a transitional bamboo house for the Philippines, a country that was affected, in 2013, by Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest typhoon ever recorded. The low-cost structure is based on the traditional Filipino house, the Bahay Kubo, and was designed to explore a resilient solution for imminent hazards. Moreover, the design could be adapted to any tropical climate where large bamboo grows, considering the local building techniques.

Description

Colour, 61 pages.

Title

Bahay Kawayan. A Transitional House for the Philippines

Keywords

Transitional House, Bamboo, Philippines, Shelter

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Publisher

University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering

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ISBN

978-0-903428-36-1
Sponsorship
AngloAmerican Foundation Group