a plant considered a hindrance to the area’s maize
much of the region’s bamboo has been removed without any future use in mind
all images by onnis luque
in an attempt to kill two birds with one stone, comunal: taller de arquitectura proposed a housing project that utilized the site’s surplus bamboo
before working on the house’s design
the architects began by working closely with the local community to understand both their customs and traditions and the characteristics of the site
the configuration of the residence includes the programs found within a traditional dwelling
while integrating low-cost systems for the collection
the housing project utilizes the site’s surplus bamboo
simple bio-climatic principles — such as cross ventilation and chimneys — have been incorporated to ensure that the home remains comfortable throughout the year
the design team placed a great emphasis on training the local community so that they are able to replicate it in future
a series of technical workshops explaining were held
which explained each stage of bamboo management — from forestry to the construction
in order to simplify the house’s assembly
the modular fabrication system comprises as few parts as possible
the architects worked closely with the local community
both the land and bamboo were donated by the community
the lamina used in the roof is generated with recycled aluminum
which ensures a constant temperature inside the house and avoids the formation of fungi
the architects have continued working with the community to use traditional building materials to reduce costs
and improve the region’s quality of life
the configuration of the residence includes the programs found within a traditional dwelling
a small shrine is included at the heart of the home
basic bio-climatic principles — such as cross ventilation and chimneys — have been incorporated
both the land and bamboo were donated by the community
patterns have been created in the home’s brick façades
puebla’s nahua community is also inundated with bamboo
name: rural housing: exercise I architect: comunal: taller de arquitectura & community of tepetzintan location: community of tepetzintan
mexico surface area: 80 sqm / 861 sqf photography: onnis luque
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