CONCEPT MAPPING
The Issue - Cost
What are the FACTORS that affect the cost of Bamboo compared with Timber? 1) SOURCING -Locally sourced - Within 20km from resort
-Lest prone to extinction - Fast growth rate
What are the FACTORS that affect the cost of Bamboo compared with Timber? 2) PROPERTIES
Strength - Good Treatment - no treatment Maintenance - low maintenance Durability - Very durable
Strength - Good Treatment - coating Maintenance - high maintenance Durability - warping and water
What are the FACTORS that affect the cost of Bamboo compared with Timber? 3) GROWTH RATE
5months to harvest
More then10cm a day
More then 9 years to harvest Less then 4cm a day
How is it ADAPTED in the Reception Hall of Belum Rainforest Resort
How is it ADAPTED in the Reception Hall of Belum Rainforest Resort
How is it ADAPTED in the Reception Hall of Belum Rainforest Resort
CONCLUSION
• Thus, it has come in to a conclusion that bamboo is more cost effective as a building material in the reception hall of Belum rainforest resort in comparison with timber