low cost bamboo housing in vietnam by H&P architects

vietnamese low cost housing by H&P architectssix member family

developed by vietnamese H&P architects, the low-cost housing project is situated in a flood-stricken region that receives extreme temperatures year-round. meeting the basic residential needs of a residential dwelling, the building will be assembled using minimal components and bamboo module units. secured using anchors, ties and solid connections, the structure will be strong enough to float in floods. built with local materials such as bamboo, leaves and recycled oil containers, the concept combines traditional architectural characteristics to distinguish the exterior fabric. costing just under 2000USD per unit, the plan allows for mass-production, and the ability for villagers to build themselves.

eight member family

perspective

perspective

eight member family diagram

building steps

materials

concept

concept

6 member family

 existing

project details

architects: h&p architects location: middle of vietnam
 architect in charge: doan thanh ha & tran ngoc phuong
 team: dang xuan hoa, tran ngoc thach, nguyen xuan tungcompletion date (phase 1): mar. 2011
 completion date (phase 2): mar. 2013
 status: under construction (testing)

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