5 Benefits of Building a Bamboo House:
1) Durability.
Global interest in bamboo for residential construction is growing rapidly as climate change evolves from theory to scientific fact. Ecological bamboo is one of the fastest growing wild grasses on earth. It reaches full-grown heights in as little as three years and regenerates quickly after harvest. Some bamboo species can grow over 35 inches in a single day. Bamboo thrives on otherwise unproductive lands such as deep ravines and mountain slopes.
2) It's Ecological
When choosing flooring for a new green home, it is good to know that bamboo flooring comes entirely from sustainable, environmentally friendly plants. Bamboo forests are very environmentally friendly. They reduce pollution by producing more than 35% more oxygen than trees. Their roots create a water barrier that helps control soil erosion. Bamboo also consumes large amounts of nitrogen, which helps reduce water pollution.
3) It’s recyclable.
A study by the National Association of Home Builders estimates that about 8,000 pounds of waste is created from the construction of a single 2,000-square-foot home. The majority of the waste is wood, cardboard, and drywall, and almost all of it ends up in landfills. Bamboo, by comparison, is completely recyclable.
4) It’s solid!
Some species of bamboo have the same strength ratio as steel and nearly double the compression ratio of concrete, which is not bad for a hollow, lightweight grass. Building with bamboo is not a new concept. Many countries have been doing it for hundreds of years. Inspired by the increased interest in eco-friendly bamboo, teams of pioneering architects and builders are creating stunning bamboo structures for schools, hotels, homes, and even bridges.
5) It is earthquake and hurricane resistant.
Because of its light weight and elasticity, bamboo is a popular building material in areas of the world where earthquakes, hurricanes, and typhoons are more frequent. Bamboo absorbs the shock of seismic activity and high winds much better than rigid concrete and steel structures.
With remarkable benefits like these five reasons, bamboo is set to play a major role in the green revolution as more people and businesses choose to build with this versatile and sustainable building material.