We are investigating the possibility to develop low-cost bamboo building panels.

This forgotten local material has a lot of potential for the Haitian economy.

Now all the building materials are imported. Bamboo has some fantastic properties like : 

growing fast, strong and flexible (earthquakes). Soil erosion is a big problem in Haiti, 

causing landslides. Planting bamboo strengthens the soil. Bamboo fit's perfect in our 

PPP strategy because it benefits the economy, nature and people.

For this research we are looking for people and companies to help us develop these

low cost bamboo building panels. 

 

PROGRESS

 

Studio Hive Five has coached four students of the KUL Faculty of Architecture of, 

campus LUCA Ghent on a study of bamboo as building material and the availability 

of bamboo in Haïti