With construction contributing towards 40% of global carbon emissions, the need for low-carbon construction materials is widely recognised. In countries without established timber plantations, bamboo offers an alternative construction material that can be harvested in as little as three years.
Published by the UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers and developed by international specialists in bamboo, this manual provides practical advice and design guidance for structural engineers on adopting this promising bio-based resource within mainstream construction. It outlines essential considerations from supply chains and structural principles to durability, seismic design, and practical worked examples.
The manual draws on a decade of global learning, testing and research, and is a result of close collaboration between Arup, the University of Warwick, the University of Pittsburgh and Base Bahay Foundation.
