Yamuna Biodiversity Park

Delhi University

Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in North Delhi- The sole purpose was to rejuvenate the rich biodiversity of the Yamuna River basin.

Delhi University chose Bamboo as the chief building material for this project. The project aims to showcase the application of indigenous knowledge for solutions to modern problems, and the use of Bamboo as a solution to rural problems and impetus to the rural economy.

The project was completed in 20 days.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: 15 M LONG BAMBOO BRIDGE

The 1.2 m wide bridge spans 15 m and is based on a simple arch truss. Flooring is made of 2-2.5” Bamboo while a bamboo mat corrugated sheet is used on the roof. The bridge demonstrates that Bamboo is a viable material for constructing sustainable and environment-friendly bridges. Being a locally available material with prior familiarity with the rural economy, can prove to be an alternative to steel bridges thereby bridging the accessibility gap, especially in rural areas.

Salient features

Rapid construction schedule- Constructed in just 20 days
No use of Steel in the bulk of the structure- Wooden brackets support the bamboo at every 10’.
Easy to construct using locally available knowledge
Easy to repair and maintain with considerations for removal of specific components if necessary
A large proportion of bamboo can be reused even after a few decades

PUBLIC TOILET

Effective accessible sanitation is not a luxury but a necessity. Heralding the coming of a new era, the first Bamboo public toilet aims to showcase a new take on building an eco-friendly and cost-effective toilet. Total area- 426 Sq ft.

Salient Features:

Use of bamboo crete wall: A modern take on the indigenous wattle and daub technique of wall construction

Use of cement flooring that is easy to maintain and cost-efficient

GAZEBO

Pioneer project using half bamboo as roof tiles. The semi-cylindrical shape creates an interlocking pattern that is also ideal for drainage. These tiles were used to achieve a unique visual aesthetic for the roof. Gazebo Area- 100 Sqft

Salient features