Thia project was completed by INBAR (International Network for Bamboo and Rattan) with funding from IDRC. This was a pilot project aimed at introducing bamboo as construction material in Kenya. Kenya has lots of bamboo but it is hardly been used for construction. Architects from INBAR trained local youths to build this structure. It was built with simple tools, semi-skilled youths and all the materials were locally avaliable. It took 25 days to complete and it uses bamboo and eucalyptus as structural elements, papyrus for insulation and concrete for foundation. The cost is 30 percent less than conventional material. This is a multi-purpose hall built for students of Maseno University.

Location