USING BAMBOO

FOR CONSTRUCTION IN
HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENTAL CONTEXTS

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FRIDAY
nd

FEBRUARY MARCH
2018 2018
Two dates have been confirmed for now. If you cannot make these but
wish to make a later date please contact us.

13
TIME: ARUP OFFICE

09:00 FITZROY STREET

TO
LONDON / W1T 4BQ
17:30 VENUE:

A 1-day desk-based course run by Arup on using bamboo appropriately for

construction in humanitarian and developmental contexts. The course will
be interactive, with a mixture of lecture-style, individual and group
exercises.

THE COURSE WILL COVER:

• Introduction to bamboo and common myths.
• Advantages and disadvantages of bamboo,
and where it can be used most appropriately.
• Traditional construction methods.
• Methods of designing to resist fire, floods,
earthquakes and winds.
• Traditional and modern connections.
• Durability of bamboo against insects and rot.
• Efficacy of traditional and modern
preservation methods.
• Case studies of temporary, transitional and
permanent bamboo shelters from around
the world.

The course is aimed at anyone working practically in humanitarian or developmental contexts.

The course is particularly suited to those with experience in construction such as engineers and
architects, however all are invited to attend, including students.

150 £175
NGOs AND STUDENTS: ALL OTHERS:

£
COSTS (EXCLUDING VAT) COSTS (EXCLUDING VAT)

Cost includes handouts, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Places are limited so early confirmation is recommended.
Your place is confirmed upon receipt of full payment.

For more information or to confirm your place, please contact:

sebastian.kaminski@arup.com