For cities like Lombok, Indonesia, earthquake-resistant housing is extremely important as they are in a zone where natural disasters happen frequently. Ramboll – a civil engineering company, entered in collaboration with locals, charity Grenzeloos Milieu, and the University College London (UCL) to build three earthquake-resistant housing prototypes.
In addition, the project looks to produce durable homes that are also affordable and sustainable. On one hand, Ramboll and its collaborators take into consideration the economic capacity of Indonesia. On the other hand, it seeks to ease the tension of production on the planet. As a result, the earthquake-resistant housing is built out of bamboo which is readily available and resilient materials.
The blueprints are a continuation of a project by Grenzeloos Milieu and UCL, where the two entities are growing vast bamboo forests to “teach locals [how to] harvest the crop for food, craftsmanship, and construction.”
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Earthquake-resistant Housing
- Companies can innovate eco-friendly and affordable housing by using resilient and readily-available materials.
- Sustainable Construction
- The construction industry can create eco-friendly homes by using sustainable materials and practices that are durable and long-lasting.
- Community Building
- Community organizations can promote sustainability by teaching locals how to harvest materials for construction and other purposes.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- Innovation opportunities in the construction industry can include introducing new sustainable materials and techniques.
- Social Impact
- Community organizations can create social impact by promoting eco-friendly practices and affordable housing.
- Educational Institutions
- Universities and schools can empower locals by teaching sustainable and eco-friendly harvesting methods for building homes and other purposes.
