Shortlisted Projects

The 2025 Built by Nature Prize celebrates excellence in timber building projects which demonstrate alignment with the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction in completed and in-use projects.

Composite Bamboo Shear Walls for affordable housing worldwide – Case study of El Salvador

Summary

Robust, replicable family housing for vulnerable areas.

Applicant: Arup

Location: Suchitoto, El Salvador

Housing El Salvador

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