Abstract
ABSTRACT Bamboo is a natural building material that can be found in the tropical to mild temperate regions. It has been used from ancient times for its natural strength and flexibility. The renewed interest during the 1980s in bamboo as a construction material has revitalized bamboo not only as a cheap material but also as a durable material. Many bamboo-based building materials have also been developed which is more suitable for the modern construction needs. Bamboo has many environmental benefits which has made it a favorite green building material. This review critically studies not only the environmental aspects when bamboo is used as a building material but also its social and economic aspects, to understand its sustainability impact.
Highlights
Bamboo has been used as a construction material from ancient times, especially by people who live in places where bamboo grew naturally and abundantly
Nowadays bamboo is being addressed as a building material that can contribute to sustainable development
Since there have been only eight Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)-based studies for bamboo construction materials (Escamilla and Habert 2014), including the reference article, instead of the LCA impact categories, this review looks at the following environmental aspects of bamboo-based construction material
Summary
In ancient times bamboo was used to build houses because of its natural strength and flexibility. Bamboo was used in combination with other natural construction materials like wood, clay, lime and grass. Even though the natural round and hollow form of bamboo poses some problems during construction, especially for connections, its structural properties and environmental benefits make it a prime-building material candidate for sustainable construction. Nowadays bamboo is being addressed as a building material that can contribute to sustainable development. It is uniquely qualified because of its environmental, social and economic benefits. The review includes journal papers, conference and workshop papers, review papers, theses, books, reports, informative flyers/booklets and information available on the internet
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