Field Diary

Field Diary documents grounded observations from ongoing work with materials, production systems, and livelihoods. It captures what works, what fails, and what changes through day-to-day field engagement, rather than theory or post-hoc interpretation.

Bamboo Structural Load Systems in Built Practice

A full-scale bamboo structure was constructed to test load-bearing behavior under real construction conditions. The system supported over 1.25 tonnes without failure, revealing that joint precision, wind-induced movement, and labour intensity become critical factors as height and structural complexity increase.

Prashant Lingam

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