# Inexpensive Bamboo Homes The Framework House is Targeted Towards Low-Income Cambodians By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framework-house References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/framework-house-us2500-cambodia/38076/) & [buildingtrustinternational.org](http://buildingtrustinternational.org/) Framework House is a home built as the result of a collaboration between Building Trust International, Habitat for Humanity Cambodia and Atelier COLE. Primarily constructed from [bamboo and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin), the home cost just $2,500 to build. The project was initially conceived to help out [vulnerable Cambodian families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1) affected by HIV/AIDS, and people in poor health in general. A total of nine homes have been constructed for the purpose, with the most recent home completed only last month. The dwellings have two storys and measure a total of 861 square feet and feature liberal use of [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cabana), with insulation being provided by earth bags, plastic bottles, clay bricks and woven bamboo. Local materials and builders were used to make the houses, which are a symbol of community giving. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Affordable Housing Solutions:** The Framework House demonstrates the potential for inexpensive bamboo homes to provide affordable housing to low-income communities. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** The use of bamboo and recycled materials in the construction of Framework House highlights the growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly building practices. - **Community-focused Development:** The collaboration between organizations and the involvement of local materials and builders in the construction of Framework House exemplifies the trend of community-focused development projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore opportunities to incorporate bamboo and recycled materials in building affordable and sustainable housing projects. - **Non-profit and Social Services:** Non-profit organizations and social services can consider implementing similar collaborative projects to provide affordable housing solutions to vulnerable communities. - **Eco-friendly and Sustainable Products:** Manufacturers and suppliers of eco-friendly and sustainable construction materials, such as bamboo, can capitalize on the demand for green building solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Bamboo Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-housing.md) - [Compact Bengali Affordable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khudi-bari.md) - [Low-Cost Modular Prototype Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialized-building-system-prototype.md) - [Gabled Forest-Side Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-house-1.md) - [Timber-Framed Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence.md) - [Affordable Housing Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-1.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md) - [Forest Bamboo Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin.md) - [Cement Block-Decorated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-houses.md)