Abstract
This paper aims to compare these two different methods, which one is better yet easier to be used by the local community. This paper adopts a content analysis method in order to achieve the research objectives on bamboo as a sustainable construction material. The variables are determine better ways with low cost, short period of time, and the procedure of the treatment. This paper shows that the natural treatment for bamboo is better and much more friendlier to be practised by the local communities. Results of this study also inform that the procedures are complicated as compared to the chemical treatment but, it can be done easily by the local people who has more understanding of how to work with bamboo. The time needed for this natural process is the same as the chemical treatment, but the cost is cheaper. This study highlighted the importance of using the natural bamboo treatment for construction industry in Indonesia.
Highlights
Bamboo is a natural material that most environmentally friendly because it has rapid growth and can be found anywhere in a tropical area
This paper aims to compare these two different methods, which one is better yet easier to be used by the local community
This paper shows that the natural treatment for bamboo is better and much more friendlier to be practised by the local communities
Summary
Bamboo is a natural material that most environmentally friendly because it has rapid growth and can be found anywhere in a tropical area. The bamboo construction is easy to build, earthquake resistance, and has easy maintenance [1]. Along with the lack of wood availability, bamboo is an alternative natural material that can be one consideration. Traditional people have already used bamboo as building material centuries ago. They already found the traditional treatment for bamboo to keep its durability. Bamboo was soaked for three to six months in the river before they use it [2,3,4]. The age of bamboo building after using this treatment method can last until more than 30 years [5]
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