Engineered bamboo houses built for Super Typhoons - BusinessWorld Online

Engineered bamboo houses built for Super Typhoons - BusinessWorld Online

As the Philippines braces for the typhoons of the rainy season, engineered bamboo homes can be a green alternative housing option strong enough to withstand super typhoons, according to a top official of Base Bahay Foundation Inc.  “We do engineered design of our houses to resist high loads coming from the winds. And actually, it has been tested numerous times over the years. Every year, our houses are subjected to strong winds from typhoons,” N…