Kawayan Collective: Transforming Bamboo into Homes for Every Filipino

Tune into the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Ep.41 with Amy Villanueva, co-founder of the Kawayan Collective in Negros Oriental, Philippines. Discover how this employee-owned cooperative is transforming bamboo into sustainable homes for Filipinos. Amy shares the Kawayan Collective’s journey from a sole proprietorship to a thriving cooperative, their innovative construction techniques, and the support they've received from Base Bahay, a non-profit funded by the Hilti Foundation. Gain insights into their groundbreaking work with Tinik bamboo, their commitment to affordability and sustainability, and the valuable lessons they've learned along the way. Explore how they're making bamboo housing more accessible and resilient, setting a new standard in sustainable construction.

Web Summary

https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/06/28/kawayan-collective-transforming-bamboo-into-homes-for-every-filipino/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:26 Transforming Bamboo into Homes for Filipinos
12:14 The Treatment Process for Bamboo
20:12 Construction Innovations: Cement Bamboo Frame Technology
23:05 Introduction to bamboo house construction
27:05 Exploring the Bahareke 2.0 design
32:01 The use of prefabricated components
34:54 Expanding the cooperative model
42:35 The starter home kit
45:45 Future plans for the Kawayan Collective
46:16 Starter Homes and Preparation for Storms
47:21 The Dumaguete Bamboo Pavilion
53:10 Starting Kawayan Collective and Recommendations
01:01:29 Collaboration and Positive Attitude
01:08:42 Working with Different Bamboo Species
01:10:21 Challenges and Lessons Learned

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