'The $300 House' Challenge

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Bamboobox
stackable bamboo housing boxes, for 3rd world countries. Basic unit and "children"units. Made from woven bamboo boards and available local material.

Solution

cost estimation:

cob/adobe : free
woven bamboo mats : minimun costs
moso bamboo poles used for framwork: approximately from $15 to $80 (depending on diameter, lenght, treatment with boric acid)

innovation: use of woven bamboo as interior insulation material and material for flooring, ceiling, wall paneling and furniture framework at the same time.

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