Reader's Respond Draft #3

In the article, ‘Building with bamboo,’ Ghavami and Garcia (2017) stated that bamboo can be safely substituted for conventional construction materials such as steel and cement, which were polluting and “high-energy-demanding” materials. There are enough scientific information to increase the use of bamboo for construction industries posited from research and development since 1970s. Moreover, an issue of ICE Structures and Buildings has presented papers on improving the mechanical characterization and standardization of the bamboo material. The authors used multiple research to support using bamboo culms to replace wood, concrete and steel. Apart from its environmental benefits, bamboo also creates economic incentives for farmers to develop bamboo plantations and use the bamboo for their daily activities. The authors implied that energy saving and conservation of our earth limited resources can reduce in environmental pollution with the use of bamboo in construction industry. The advantages of bamboo made an important construction material for the future in the industry therefore, should be utilised more often in construction sector.

One of the characteristics of bamboo should be used more often in construction industry is because of its durability and strength. Test has been carried out and shown that bamboo has better tensile strength than other materials as its fibers run axially. In the article, "3 Advantages of Building with Bamboo," Hebel (2008) mentioned that a big advantage of bamboo is 100 times cheaper than carbon fiber and it has potentially the same strength. With the comparison being made, it is clear that bamboo has an advantage over other materials. Moreover, bamboo is proven to be resistance to strong winds and earthquake. Since the weight of bamboo is low, by using the law of physics formulae of the force acting on the bamboo can be derived from the equation, mass of the bamboo by the acceleration from the earthquake. Furthermore, its elasticity proficiency has made itself know for it. Thus, bamboo will be in demand where areas are prone to earthquake.

Another reason is that bamboo is a material that is efficient and sustainable. It is a plant that is easy and extremely fast growing, without the need of extra water. Due to bamboo being hollow, their light weight allows easy transportation and accessible to store at anywhere. This means that fewer vehicle deliveries and less taxing on the labors in construction. In addition, the perks of being easy to plant allows the wild grass to grow rapidly. In the article, "Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works," bamboo has high resistance to fire, it is able withstand temperature up to 4000ᵒ Celsius. When sustainability calls for it, bamboo would suffice the intention as bamboo poses no danger to health or pollution to the environment.

Lastly, bamboo is effectively one of the cheapest material when it comes to construction. With the capability of rapid growth cycle, bamboo is easily available. Easy access to bamboo makes the material affordable. Schröder (2008) mentioned that it is relatively cheap to work with bamboo as you can cut it with simple tools, such as a machete. With that being said, cost of work labor is cheap, and the overall expenses will be low as well. Ironically, with the materials being economical, bamboo are use to make the most luxurious structures and space.

In conclusion, with reference to the article, there are many advantages of using bamboo as a material for construction. It is durable, eco-friendly and cheap. The amazing versatility of bamboo is no secret to green revolution. Builders and architects should gain more knowledge of bamboo the use of bamboo so as to further develop the eco-friendly means of building construction. The good use of bamboo as a material where it can be form into different building components. Therefore, it is non-questionable that building with bamboo will fail in construction.

Cross References:

Goldsmith. J. (2011). Bamboo: a Great Building Material Gets Even Better. Retrieved 9 March, 2011 from https://permaculturenews.org/2011/03/09/bamboo-a-great-building-material-gets-even-better     

Kirei Z. W. (2017), 5 benefits of building a home with bamboo. Retrieved 31 May, 2017

from https://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/5-benefits-of-building-a-home-with-bamboo

Schroder, S. (2008). Advantages of Building with Bamboo. Retrieved 17 January, 2008

from https://www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/advantages-of-building-with-bamboo

Schroder, S. (2010). The Reality about Building with Bamboo. Retrieved 21 August, 2010

from https://www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/the-reality-about-building-with-bamboo

The Superdraft. (n.d.). 3 Advantages of Building with Bamboo. Retrieved

from http://www.superdraft.com.au/blogs/3-advantages-of-building-with-bamboo

The Constructor. (2016). Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works

Retrieved 06 December, 2016

from https://theconstructor.org/building/bamboo-as-a-building-material-uses-advantages/14838/

Interpersonal Conflict

A conflict that always happened would be the clarity of communication. It could be as simple as your boss giving tasking, instructions or rather the objective that he wants.

It all happened during the trip in the year of 2017 was an overseas community project. This particular community involves 15 members of similar age. Most of the conversations were done verbally. Whether was it debrief or meeting, information was conveyed through words of mouth.

The problem was that there was no clear description of our expectation. During the 14 days trip, we had a debrief at the end of every single day. It all happened on the 4th day of our project over in a school overseas. The leader, John said that I was not behaving as what was being briefed before the trip. However, when I thought about it, standards were not advised to me right from the start. He did not state or mention about the behavior that I must portrayed myself when I am in the school. Personally, I thought that doing what was right and doing what I had to do was all that matters. Having fun should be part of it as it was a way of bonding together with the team. Like the quote goes “When you play, you play hard; when you work, don’t’ play at all.” It made me wonder that I had to neglect our laughter’s just as to project good image of ourselves. During the debrief, another  senior, Peter, whom had went to this trip for a second time mention that this time round, we were feeling unwelcomed by the people who gave us the hospitality in the school. Thus, this magnified the whole situation where by the blame on me. That issue had led me to feel unfairly treated as the comparison was being made. Feeling enraged, I stood up and argued back. There was when the conflict started evoked.

If you were in my position, how would you have reacted to this situation?

Commented on: Huan Choon , Glen and Colin

Reader's Respond Draft #2

In the article, ‘Building with bamboo,’ Ghavami and Garcia (2017) stated that bamboo could be safely substituted for conventional construction materials such as steel and cement, which are polluting and “high-energy-demanding” materials. There are enough scientific information to increase the use of bamboo for construction industries posited from research and development since 1970s. Moreover, an issue of ICE Structures and Buildings has presented papers on improving the mechanical characterization and standardization of the bamboo material. The author used multiple research to support using bamboo culms to replace wood, concrete and steel. Apart from its environmental benefits, bamboo also creates economic incentives for farmers to develop bamboo plantations and use the bamboo for their daily activities. The authors implied that energy saving and conservation of our earth limited resources can reduce in environmental pollution with the use of bamboo in construction industry. While the author only stated one disadvantage on the material as the building for construction, there were many advantages that will outnumber the disadvantage.

One of the nature that bamboo has in its material that can be in the construction can be applied in the construction industry its for durability and strength. Test has been carried out and shown that bamboo has better tensile strength than other materials as its fibers run axially. In the article, “The big advantage of a bamboo is 100 times cheaper than carbon fiber, but it has potentially the same strength.” With the comparison being made, it is clear that bamboo has an advantage over other materials. Moreover, bamboo is proven to be resistance to strong winds and earthquake. Since the weight of bamboo is low, by using the law of physics formulae of the force acting on the bamboo can be derived from the equation, mass of the bamboo by the acceleration from the earthquake. Furthermore, its elasticity proficiency has made itself know for it. Thus, bamboo will be in demand where areas are prone to earthquake.


Another advantage of bamboo as a material is that it is efficient and sustainable. It is a plant that is easy and extremely fast growing, without the need of extra water. Due to bamboo being hollow, their light weight allows easy transportation and accessible to store at anywhere. This means that fewer vehicle deliveries and less taxing on the labours in construction. In addition, the perks of being easy to plant allows the wild grass to grow rapidly. Bamboo itself have high resistance to fire, it is able withstand temperature up to 4000ᵒ Celsius. When sustainability calls for it, bamboo would suffice the intention as bamboo poses no danger to health or pollution to the environment.

Lastly, when it comes to construction, money is always the factor, thus bamboo is claimed to be cheaper than other materials. With the capability of rapid growth cycle, bamboo is easily available. Easy access to bamboo makes the material affordable. “It’s relative cheap to work with as well, since you can cut it with simple tools, such as a machete.” With that being said, cost of work labour is cheap, and the overall expenses will be low as well. Ironically, with the materials being economical, bamboo are use to make the most luxurious structures and space.

In conclusion, with reference to the article, there are so many advantages of using bamboo as a material for construction, the amazing versatility of bamboo is no secret to green revolution. Builders and architects will gain knowledge of the good use of bamboo as a material where if can be form into different building components. Therefore, it is non-questionable that building with bamboo will fail in construction.








Cross References:

Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works
Retrieved February 01, 2018, from
https://theconstructor.org/building/bamboo-as-a-building-material-uses-advantages/14838/


Stephane Schroder (2010) ,The Reality about Building with Bamboo
Retrieved February 03, 2018, from
https://www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/the-reality-about-building-with-bamboo



Advantages of Building with Bamboo

Retrieved February 03, 2018, from
http://www.superdraft.com.au/blogs/3-advantages-of-building-with-bamboo



Stephane Schroder (2008), Advantages of Building with Bamboo

Retrieved February 03, 2018, from
https://www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/advantages-of-building-with-bamboo



Bamboo: a Great Building Material Gets Even (2011),The Permaculture Research Institute

Retrieved February 03, 2018, from
https://permaculturenews.org/2011/03/09/bamboo-a-great-building-material-gets-even-better   

     


Zach Williams Kirei (2017), 5 benefits of building a home with bamboo

Retrieved February 03, 2018, from
https://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/5-benefits-of-building-a-home-with-bamboo

Reader Respond's Draft #1

In the article, ‘Building with bamboo,’ Ghavami and Garcia (2017) stated that bamboo can be safely substituted for conventional construction materials such as steel and cement, which are polluting and “high-energy-demanding” materials. There are enough scientific information to increase the use of bamboo for construction industries posited from research and development since 1970s. Moreover, an issue of ICE Structures and Buildings has presented papers on improving the mechanical characterization and standardization of the bamboo material. The author used multiple research to support using bamboo culms to replace wood, concrete and steel. Apart from its environmental benefits, bamboo also creates economic incentives for farmers to develop bamboo plantations and use the bamboo for their daily activities. The authors implied that energy saving and conservation of our earth limited resources can reduce in environmental pollution with the use of bamboo in construction industry. While the author only state one disadvantage on the material as the building for construction, there are many advantages that will outnumber the disadvantage.

One of the nature that bamboo has in its material that can be in the construction can be applied in the construction industry its for durability and strength. Test has been carried out and shown that bamboo has better tensile strength than other materials as its fibers run axially. In the article, “The big advantage of a bamboo is 100 times cheaper than carbon fiber, but it has potentially the same strength.” With the comparison being made, it is clear that bamboo has an advantage over other materials. Moreover, bamboo is proven to be resistance to strong winds and earthquake. Since the weight of bamboo is low, by using the law of physics formulae of the force acting on the bamboo can be derived from the equation, mass of the bamboo by the acceleration from the earthquake. Furthermore, its elasticity proficiency has made itself know for it. Thus, bamboo will be in demand where areas are prone to earthquake.

Another advantage of bamboo as a material is that it is efficient and sustainable. It is a plant that is easy and extremely fast growing, without the need of extra water. Due to bamboo being hollow, their light weight allows easy transportation and accessible to store at anywhere. This means that fewer vehicle deliveries and less taxing on the labours in construction. In addition, the perks of being easy to plant allows the wild grass to grow rapidly. Bamboo itself have high resistance to fire, it is able withstand temperature up to 4000ᵒ Celsius. When sustainability calls for it, bamboo would suffice the intention as bamboo poses no danger to health or pollution to the environment.

Lastly, when it comes to construction, money is always the factor, thus bamboo is claimed to be cheaper than other materials. With the capability of rapid growth cycle, bamboo is easily available. Easy access to bamboo makes the material affordable. “It’s relative cheap to work with as well, since you can cut it with simple tools, such as a machete.” With that being said, cost of work labour is cheap, and the overall expenses will be low as well. Ironically, with the materials being economical, bamboo are use to make the most luxurious structures and space.

According to the article, there are so many advantages of using bamboo as a material for construction, the amazing versatility of bamboo is no secret to green revolution. Builders and architects will gain knowledge of the good use of bamboo as a material where if can be form into different building components. Therefore, it is non-questionable that building with bamboo will fail in construction.

Cross References:

Bamboo as a Building Material – its Uses and Advantages in Construction Works

https://theconstructor.org/building/bamboo-as-a-building-material-uses-advantages/14838/

Stephane Schroder (2010) ,The Reality about Building with Bamboo

https://www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/the-reality-about-building-with-bamboo

Advantages of Building with Bamboo

http://www.superdraft.com.au/blogs/3-advantages-of-building-with-bamboo

Stephane Schroder (2008), Advantages of Building with Bamboo

https://www.guaduabamboo.com/construction/advantages-of-building-with-bamboo

Bamboo: a Great Building Material Gets Even (2011),The Permaculture Research Institute

https://permaculturenews.org/2011/03/09/bamboo-a-great-building-material-gets-even-better     

       

Zach Williams Kirei (2017), 5 benefits of building a home with bamboo

https://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/5-benefits-of-building-a-home-with-bamboo