BAMBOO PANELS HOUSES

Living in a decent, beautiful home gives families the support and security they need to thrive, 

improving the quality of life and the physical and emotional health of those who live there.

BAMBOO PANELS

This strategy is used to promote social participation in low-budget projects. The use of panels makes it easier for inexperienced people to participate. The house consists of the roof, walls and a solid bamboo structure. 

PROCESS

A model house that has been optimized for rapid construction, the parts are prefabricated as wooden frame panels covered with sliced bamboo previously treated in a solution of boric acid, borax and copper sulfate. The houses measure 4.8 meters wide by 9 meters deep, with a usable area of ​​43.20 m2 and have two bedrooms, living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom and covered patio.

RESULT

The structure is assembled on a cement slab and its assembly takes between 3 to 4 days. The design of the house adapts to the typical plots of low- or medium-income families with narrow fronts and a rear patio.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Fundación Raíz is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), working with indigenous, Afro-Ecuadorian, Montubio, and Mestizo groups across Ecuador.

Our projects support various communities: Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani and Shuar, covering six linguistic families.

Our CAEMBA housing initiative focuses on the Afro-Ecuadorian and Montubio populations in Esmeraldas, addressing challenges of poverty and high crime rates. We commit to equitable treatment, opportunities for all, and the elimination of barriers to participation.

By valuing every voice and fostering community resilience, we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable society.

Our leadership is committed to DEI principles, ensuring our efforts reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and contribute to sustainable development and social justice.

DECLARACIÓN DE DIVERSIDAD, EQUIDAD E INCLUSIÓN

Fundación Raíz está dedicada a la diversidad, equidad e inclusión (DEI), trabajando con grupos indígenas, afroecuatorianos, montubios y mestizos en todo Ecuador.

Nuestros proyectos apoyan a varias comunidades, Sionas, Siekopai, Kofan, Chachi, Kechwa, Waorani y Shuar, cubriendo seis familias lingüísticas. Nuestra iniciativa de vivienda CAEMBA se centra en las poblaciones afroecuatorianas y montubias en Esmeraldas, abordando desafíos de pobreza y altas tasas de criminalidad.

Nos comprometemos a un trato equitativo, oportunidades para todos y la eliminación de barreras para la participación. Valorando cada voz y fomentando la resiliencia comunitaria, aspiramos a crear una sociedad más inclusiva y equitativa.

Nuestro liderazgo está comprometido con los principios de DEI, asegurando que nuestros esfuerzos reflejen la diversidad de las comunidades que servimos y contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible y la justicia social.