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| Bamboo Housing for Haiti © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on evolo |
According to Laurent Saint-Val, this residential block can be compared to the carving of a totem pole: "It's an architecture that segments space and which translates well the transient character of these habitats."
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| Technique of construction of the Bamboo Housing © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on evolo > Using local materials, including bamboo, the structural system is based on a technique inspired by the traditional art of basketry by weaving natural plant fibres. |
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| Details of the assembly and connections of bamboo sections © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on inhabitat |
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| © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on inhabitat > Examples of application of Guadua Tech systems to the nodes. This system allows for standing great compression and tension forces. |
The Guadua Tech, which is a method to prepare a modern system of terminal assembly for bamboo, allows for standing great compression and tension forces. Bamboo poles have been joined with high-tech X-type joints to create the bamboo exo-skeleton of the building. This technique can be a response to recurrent earthquake threats in terms of earthquake engineering. Ventilation is provided by wooden slats and glass panels curving up the exterior in a double helix.
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| Diagram © Saint-Val Architecture. originally appeared on evolo |
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| Elevation © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on evolo |
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| © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on evolo |
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| © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on evolo > The housing contains a ground floor that serves as the entrance. The bathroom and the small kitchen are located in this level. The bedrooms are located in the upper levels. |
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| Diagram © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on inhabitat > The diagram shows the manufacturing of the building structure wrapped in canvas. |
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| Elevation © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on inhabitat |
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| Diagram © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on inhabitat |
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| Sketch © Saint-Val Architecture. Originally appeared on inhabitat |
Laurent Saint-Val has founded his agency in 2006 after having collaborated with important agencies. The firm is based in Paris, France.
Building Fact
Project: Bamboo Housing
Architect: Saint-Val Architecture
Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Status: study phase
Credit images: Laurent Saint-Val
Images originally appeared on evolo and inhabitat
Source: evolo and inhabitat
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