Eco Factor: Self-sufficient multiple use building powered by renewable energy.
Mostly bamboo is seen as a traditional building material that is no longer in use in many parts of the world. A team of designers at Geotectura is trying to merge the traditional benefits of bamboo with the need for sustainable buildings of today in a multiple-use building dubbed the Bamboo Diamonds.
The self-sufficient building makes use of cost-effective materials and prefabricated construction to minimize the impact on the ecosystem. The building provides up to 120sqm of space for up to 8 visitors but can be coupled with other Bamboo Diamonds to provide more space.
Bamboo Diamonds is outfitted with double layer inner wallboard for fire protection and also features an insulation and acoustic layer to reduce energy consumption. Natural light is manifested in the entire space and an organic vegetables garden has also been planned on the rooftop to prevent runoff and regulate the interior temperature.
For energy, this self-sustaining building relies on photovoltaic panels which have been oriented for maximum sun exposure, passive solar gain panels for thermal storage and a wind turbine to generate energy when the sun isn’t shining.
Via: Geotectura
