Author: Munir Vahanvati

  • Test Blog post

    Test Blog post

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    Munir Vahanvati

    This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test content. This is test…

  • The challenge of connecting bamboo

    The challenge of connecting bamboo

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    Munir Vahanvati

    One of key challenges that inhibit the use of bamboo is connecting bamboo poles. Bamboo has a hollow cylindrical form with varying wall thickness and taper. The fiber in bamboo runs along the length with only the nodes providing lateral strength making it susceptible to cracking under stress.  The most common timber construction system details…

  • Look no triangles!

    Look no triangles!

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    Munir Vahanvati

    Use of triangles is one of the fundamental principles for bamboo construction which is commonly used in most bamboo structures for stability and rigidity.   Keeping with our principle of exploring new designs and connections in every project we decided to challenge the notion of using triangulation for structural stability.