This is a manual that translates decades of bamboo construction techniques and experience from Taiwanese architects into an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand guide for the general public. Starting with the properties of bamboo, it covers bamboo processing and the basics of bamboo structure construction, explaining in simple terms the process of transforming bamboo into a bamboo house, supplemented by introductions to wonderful domestic and international bamboo architecture works.
Catalog
Foreword 1: Lin Hwa-Ching / Director General, Forestry Bureau, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
Foreword 2: Jui-Chi Chu / Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Ming Chuan University
Chapter One
Basic lesson! Let's get to know bamboo first
Knowledge of Bamboo
Bamboo House: Low-Carbon Architecture Responding to Local Climate and Environment
Start building houses with bamboo!
Basic 01｜Bamboo's Growing Environment and Distribution
Where do bamboos appear?
Basic 02｜Physical Properties of Moso Bamboo and Makino Bamboo
What are the characteristics of bamboo as an ideal building material?
Basic 03｜The Three Major Challenges of Bamboo
What types of decay might occur after the material is extracted?
Volume 01｜Key Factors Affecting the Durability of Bamboo: Starch Content and Moisture Content
Harvesting bamboo at the right time of year makes it twice as durable with half the effort.
Basic 04｜Preservation Treatment Procedures for Bamboo
How is bamboo turned into usable bamboo lumber?
Volume 02｜A Comparison of Steel, Wood, and Bamboo Structures
Comparison of Common Building Materials: Selecting Materials That Balance Environmental Considerations and Strength
Chapter Two
The Process of Turning Bamboo into a Bamboo House
Forms of Bamboo Architecture
System 01 ｜ Bamboo Structural System
What do bamboo houses look like?
System 02｜Bamboo Joint System
How are bamboo pieces joined together?
Chapter Three
Build a bamboo house from scratch!
Process of Building Bamboo Architecture: Construction of Bamboo Structures
Part 01｜Operational Process of Bamboo Structure Design
What factors should be considered when designing bamboo structures?
Part 02｜Steps for Bamboo Construction
How do you build a bamboo structure?
Chapter Four
These houses are all made of bamboo.
Bamboo Architecture Case: Bamboo Structures in China and Abroad
Appendix
List of Bamboo Factories
List of Taiwanese Bamboo Processing and Bamboo Structure Design Companies
Bamboo Architecture in Taiwan
Map of Bamboo Structures in Taiwan
Afterword
Writing Stories for Bamboo Lovers Who Cherish the Land / Li Lüzhi
Detailed information
ISBN: 9789869957304
Specifications: Paperback / 96 pages / 17.5 x 21.5 x 0.7 cm / General Audience / Full-color printing / First Edition
Place of Publication: Taiwan
