# Chocolate Chipchitecture The Bamboo Dome Helps Flood-Stricken Areas By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-dome References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/8129/vo-trang-nghia-co-ltd-wnw-bar.html) & [votrongnghia](http://www.votrongnghia.com/VoTrongNghiaBuildingdetail/tabid/10373/ArticleID/108461/tid/10366/language/en-US/Default.aspx) Where I see a delicious chocolate chip, some may see a pile of poop, either way the [Bamboo Dome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliet-center) is definitely unique. [Located in Vietnam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house), I would argue that this dubious structure features the best of both those worlds. Just think about it. Created by architectural studio Vo Trang Nghia, it was designed to assist the flood-stricken area via low-cost materials, quick construction and easy transport. Check out the gallery, courtesy of [DesignBoom.com](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/8129/vo-trang-nghia-co-ltd-wnw-bar.html) for more images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-cost Architecture:** The use of low-cost materials to construct buildings presents an opportunity for companies to provide affordable housing solutions. - **Emergency Shelters:** Developing innovative emergency shelters can provide a solution for people who live in flood and disaster-prone areas. - **Sustainable Building:** Using sustainable materials like bamboo can benefit the environment and help companies contribute to a greener future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Construction companies can innovate and adopt sustainable building practices to create affordable and environmentally-friendly structures. - **Disaster Relief:** The creation of innovative emergency shelters can benefit disaster relief organizations and provide solutions for people affected by natural disasters. - **Sustainability:** The use of environmentally-friendly materials like bamboo presents an opportunity for companies in various industries to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Cacao Waste Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-eco-village.md) - [Forest Bamboo Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin.md) - [Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-dome.md) - [Sustainable Dome Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belalu-dome-villa.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Fly Saucer-Shaped Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Modernist Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-dreamhouse.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md)