Use of bamboo in domestic architecture is limited to two extremes: either as temporary low-cost homes in poor, mainly rural areas, or as one-off houses located almost invariably in beautiful exotic sites and locations. In this proposal, the underlying idea is to demonstrate that it is possible to build permanent and comfortable contemporary homes in urban and suburban areas for the masses using local natural material such as bamboo. It intends to propel the idea of bamboo as a modern and everyday construction material just like bricks, steel or concrete.

Bamboo Terrace Homes is winner of Rethinking the Future Award 2020.