Archives for May 2007
Bamboo Training Hall
This is a section of training hall Abari is building in Janakpur. The curved columns is inspired from the famous Nepali Swing (Ping). The height is about 24 feet , the curved area is about 1800 sq. ft. (30 feet by 60 feet). The connection are done using nuts and bolt with concrete in-fils.
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Using Bamboo
Bamboo is useful for different things at different ages:
<30 days it is good for eating
6-9 months for baskets
2-3 years for bamboo boards or laminations
3-6 years for construction
>6 years bamboo gradually loses strength up to 12 years old
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Abari with CareNepal
Happy May Day. We are all with the labors of the world. Abari believe there is lots of exploitation in the world, and we need to play our part to fight it. We are showing by doing, even as a private organization we believe in no hierarchy between workers. Hami sabai eautai pokhari ka macha haun.
Abari is heading high. We are starting work in Janakpur next week. We are building a training hall, reception and a cantina. We are working with a progressive danish permaculture friends from CareNepal. This is a unique project, aimed to glorify bamboo as a building material. When this projects gets realized, it would set a beautiful example not just to the people of Harsar, but also to the world. We will upload the design pictures soon for people who are interested. Or you can contact Abari for more information at 4434086.
(Left) A picture taken by Shishir of Nripal climbing a bamboo tree in Janakpur.
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