# Recyclable Bamboo Dorms These Eco-Friendly Dormitories are Made of Recycled Timber and Bamboo By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-09-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-dormitories References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/a-gor-a-architects-temporary-dormitories-for-mae-tao-clinic/) & [agora-architects](http://agora-architects.com/) In order to combat a lack of accommodations for students at the Mae Tao Clinic Training Center in Mae Sot, the embassy of Luxembourg in Bangkok commissioned the a.gor.a architects to design temporary, eco-friendly dormitories. The architects constructed four buildings almost entirely out of [recycled timber from previously demolished buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive) while the exterior and interior walls are lined with bamboo. What these materials lack in durability they make up with constant availability; the design is easy to assemble and maintain. Each building holds approximately 25 people in total. Overall, the architects have come up with an environmentally friendly, space and cost-efficient design that is super helpful, as the site receives a constant influx of refugees and immigrants from conflict taking place in Myanmar. If you're into helping the environment, check out these [sustainably designed dorms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture). Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/a-gor-a-architects-temporary-dormitories-for-mae-tao-clinic/), [agora-architects](http://agora-architects.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Timber:** Opportunity to innovate in the construction industry by using recycled timber for building materials. - **Bamboo Lining:** Potential for disruptive innovation in sustainable architecture by incorporating bamboo as an eco-friendly alternative for interior and exterior walls. - **Eco-friendly Dormitories:** Opportunity to create a new market segment catering to environmentally conscious students in need of affordable and sustainable housing options. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of recycled materials to build eco-friendly structures. - **Architecture:** Architects can integrate bamboo into their designs as a sustainable and versatile building material. - **Housing:** The housing industry can develop eco-friendly dormitories to meet the growing demand for sustainable student housing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Forest Bamboo Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Eco‑tiny Sanctuarys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tign-tiny-homes.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md)