Bamboo-based construction gains momentum as cross-laminated bamboo emerges as a viable alternative in the PH

Using cross-laminated bamboo in construction could provide an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for housing and infrastructure while supporting local resources and communities.

The construction sector is under pressure to rethink the way it builds. As demand for new homes, buildings, and infrastructure rises, so does the industry’s environmental footprint, accounting for about 37 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. With timber supplies tightening and imports growing costlier, the Philippines is looking for renewable alternatives, locally available, and structurally reliable.

This is where engineered bamboo, particularly cross-laminated bamboo (CLB), is increasingly entering the conversation as a compelling option.