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The Housing NOW project addresses home insecurity in a variety of affordable, efficient and sustainable ways. Started by Blue Temple, an architecture design studio based in Myanmar , the structures are constructed using bamboo that is locally available and endlessly renewable.

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In addition to the low costs and reduced pollution from eliminating long transport emissions, the regionally accessed bamboo is a versatile product that’s suitable for a variety of uses.

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While bamboo is not new in construction, Blue Temple’s approach is an innovative spin on traditional methods that maximizes narrow shoots by bundling them together. The result of three years of research, this technique has drawn attention for its ability to provide low-cost and swift construction opportunities.…