Bamboo Gazebos | Madhesh Pradesh, Nepal
Shah Hemp Inno-Ventures (SHIV) was awarded the tender to build 3 bamboo gazebo across three local municipalities (Nagarpalikas) in Province No. 2. The designs were provided by Ratauli Yuwa Club (RYC) and executed by SHIV using sustainable and community-appropriate construction practices. Building these bamboo gazebos brought together local governments, youth organizations, craftsmen, and community members — demonstrating how multi-stakeholder collaboration can enhance public infrastructure and create lasting impact.
- Location:
- Chirreshwornath, Musaharniya Mukhiyapatti, Dhanauji Kataiya, Birendra Bazaar in Madhesh Province, Nepal
- Project Type:
- Public Infrastructure
- Completion Date:
- 08/2025
- Client:
- Ratauli Yuwa Club (RYC) and Habitat for Humanity Nepal.
- Design & Features:
- Designed By:
- Total Footprint Area:
- 415 sq ft. each
- Form & Layout:
- Circular plan to promote openness, visibility, and communal interaction
- Structure:
- Treated Bamboo framing with robust joinery and durable connection.
- Roofing:
- Flattened Bamboo Mats and final roof of Corrugated sheets with generous overhangs to protect from sun and rain.
- Plinth & Flooring:
- Raised plinths with cement-stabilized base.
Community Impact
This bamboo gazebo project bridged traditional knowledge and modern techniques, fostering community pride and interest. Upgraded public infrastructure in areas with limited waiting facilities. Daily benefit to hundreds of commuters, visitors, and locals using the waiting spaces.
Hempcrete Construction Timeline & Team
- Timeline: 4 month
- Labor: Local masons, workers, and metal fabricators were trained specifically for the project, gaining valuable skills in sustainable construction.
- Expert Supervision: Dhiraj K .Shah, Ravi Ray
4 Gazebos
Key Learnings from this project
- Versatility of Bamboo: This project reaffirmed bamboo’s adaptability as a primary construction material, capable of delivering both durability and aesthetics for community structures.
- Promotion of Nut–Bolt Joinery: The successful use of nut and bolt connections in bamboo joinery set a positive example within the community, encouraging wider adoption of safer, more reliable, and replicable construction practices.
- Efficiency Through Pre-Fabrication: The experience highlighted that project timelines and quality can be vastly improved by preparing bamboo elements and nut–bolt assemblies in the workshop, and then transporting them to the site for rapid installation.
