Locus Manifesto-exposition: CES presented aspects of the research for a project pattern language, taking into account the uniqueness of its users and need for cost-effective solutions, as implemented in the Peru Project
4 4) Pattern ‘Composite Bamboo Foam Beam’ from the book ‘Houses Generated by Patterns’

The 40 architects already awarded the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture participated and exhibited their works. The exhibition was on international touring until 2016. Christopher Alexander’s participation included the extensive presentation of the Mexicali project in the “Saving the People’s Habitat” ...

Boxed beams rectangular in section, 20 cm wide, 40 cm deep and 5 meters long, made of 6cm bamboos, placed over plywood templates, with a core of poly-urethane fire-retardant foam, foamed in place. The bamboos are pinned and spot glued ...

Early formulation of pattern on a 2-page format with: Title of Pattern, Photo, Statement of Problem, Solution, Diagram, Author/s, Date, revision Date and Notes; included in “A Pattern Language”, pattern #196 Thick Walls. Revised in Sep-1970 .

Early formulation of pattern on a 2-page format with: Title of Pattern, Photo, Statement of Problem, Solution, Diagram, Author/s, Date, revision Date and Notes. Revised in May-1970 .

Early formulation of pattern on a 2-page format with: Title of Pattern, Photo, Statement of Problem, Solution, Diagram, Author/s, Date, revision Date and Notes; included in “A Pattern Language”, pattern #242 Front Door Bench. Revised May-1970.

Photograph of construction details regarding primarily the composite bamboo/foam beam types, and the column cement blocks and capitals.

Photograph of real size mock-up of a composite bamboo/polyurethane foam plank, laid over a beam, with sand-sulphur topping on the planks to form the upper walking surface, accompanied by a detail section drawing. It was exhibited at the Locus Manifesto-exposition “Re-enchant ...