- 1. L A M B O O Inc. is the technologycompany responsible for
bringing engineered bamboo tothe structural Industry. First company
to be approved for release of ICC AC 47 Report on use of bamboo as
structural building material New ASTM # D07.0203 created for bamboo
LVB (laminated veneer bamboo) added to ASTM 5456 Patent Pending
lamination process
2. Bamboo is one of the most rapidly renewable resources in the
world. 1600 known species Some Species grow up to 1 Meter per day
3. Bamboo is a grass-like plant thatrequires the use of no
pesticides orherbicides in order to grow. Bamboo has natural
antimicrobial agentsin its molecular make up called bambooKun The
silica content in bamboo makes it tohard for termites or ants to
eat. Bamboo helps eliminate Soil Erosion Two root systems Clumping
Running 4. A Bamboo forest sequesters 35%more Carbon than a
like-sized timberforest Harvesting occurs every 4-6 years Producing
14 Tons useable fiber/Acre Timber is harvested from 25-30 years
Producing 8 Tons useable fiber/Acre Bamboo replaces 30% of its
biomassper year; compared to a timber forestthat replaces 3% to 5%
per year. 5. Bamboogrows in much of the world Primarily in zones 7
and warmer.(Bamboo can grow in the U.S., in the southern most
states. Due to climate andgrowing cycle, the species selection is
limited. Also cost of land and Labor in the USare far more
expensive than Central and south America.) 6. The culms are split
length ways and the nodes areremoved, creating individualuniform x
slats. 7. Each Individual Slat is Cured Curing Process Keeps
Moisture and Bacteria out Silica hardens, which gives strength
& rigidity Carbonized & Ebonized Heated Natural Chemical
Process Natural Anti Microbial Agent of Bamboo Ideal for high
traffic, high use, sterile applications.i.e. Hospital, Restaurant ,
library, Apartment &Schools Moisture Controlled = Miniscule
mold ordelamination occurs due to Type oneadhesive selection 8.
Lamboo, being an engineered material, allows for minimal knots and
voids. Nearly 100% yield of material Very workable Easy profiling /
machining (Compares to hardwoods) Nominalsizes 4 x 8 sheets &
custom component sizes available 1/42 3 thick panels and components
9. Horizontally (plain pressed) The bamboo strips are pressed
against each other horizontally and glued under high pressure. 10.
Vertical (side pressed) The bamboo strips are pressed against each
other vertically and glued under high pressure. The typical bamboo
nodes are not very pronounced. 11. Strand Shredded bamboo fibers
are sorted, paired with like sizes and then heat pressed together.
Strand panels are more dense then Horizontal and Vertical panels,
and are ideal to achieve a tight grain aesthetic appearance. 12.
Available Lay-up options Vertical Solid-ply Vertical Cross-ply
Horizontal Solid-ply Horizontal Cross-ply Strand Solid-ply
*Cross-ply Variations Possible 13. Homogeneous Colors Surface
Colors Natural (Chemical process) Staining Options Carbonized
(Heated process) Ebonized (Heated process) 14. Isolated 4 out of
1600 Species High Tensile Strength Average 10x strongerthan
engineered wood using southern yellowpine High Stability Avg. 20 %
more stable in climateand temperature changes than hardwoods
andengineered wood, and 40% more stable thansoftwood. Excellent
Compression Properties- Over 30%more than softwood 15. The average
modulus of elasticity is higher thanSouthern Yellow Pine and
Douglas Fir Allows for longer spans of material Has exceptional
strength and beauty Similar Density to most hardwoods Superior fire
rating to that of its wood counterparts. Fire Rating: Class A
Flammability: Class I 16. LEEDCREDITSLeadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Lamboo Inc. Materials Qualify MR 6: Rapidly
Renewable Materials MR 7: Certified Wood EQ 4.4: Low Emitting
Materials (No added formaldehyde) ID Credit 1 - Innovation in
Design (Environmentally Preferable Material) ID Credit 2 -
Innovation in Design (Life Cycle Assessment / Environmental Impact)
17. Lamboo Product LinesLAMBOO STRUCTURE LAMBOO CLEARWALL LAMBOO
VUE LAMBOO DESIGN LAMBOO ELITE LAMBOO ELEMENTS Ideal Uses Trusses
and Beams, Window and DoorComponents, Curtain Walls Panel Systems,
Ceiling Systems Frames, Trim, Wainscot Furniture, Cabinetry, Stair
Treads 18. MainAttributes: Aesthetics, Strength, Renewability
Description: LVB - Laminated Veneer Bamboo LVB is an engineered
product created bylaminating slats of bamboo under highpressure.
Process Culm is cut into sections Sections are planed Sections are
individually cured Sections are aligned for either horizontal
orvertical products and glued under pressure 19. Types: Carbonized
Vertical Grain Carbonized Horizontal Grain Staining possible
Applications: Trusses, Beams, Columns Pre-fab systems Dimensional
Components Curtain Walls, Storefronts Integration into
EngineeredWood assemblies (Glulam) 20. Advantages: High compressive
strengths 30% more than softwoods High tensile strengths 10 times
that of other woods High dimensional stability 20% more than other
woods Rapidly renewable material Over 8 times the fiber/acre of
timber Capable of long spans Antimicrobial characteristics
Anti-pest characteristics 21. Fire safety Lamboo within Engineered
Woodstructural systems performsexceptionally well under
fireconditions. Members tested and meet the toprequirements Class 1
ASTM E648 Critical RadiantPanel test Class A ASTM E84 Surface
Burningtest. ASTM E622 Flaming Mode: 270 ASTM E622 Non-Flaming
Mode: 300 ASTM E622 Passing value is anynumber below 450 22.
Available Aesthetics: Colors Grains Carbonized Vertical Stained
Horizontal Strand 23. Partner Companies Walsh Industries Provider
of large Glulam and other structural building materials.
WesternStructures Provider of large Glulam and other structural
building materials. 24. Methods 25. A buildings structural
elementscan be much more than than justthe load-bearing aspect of
thedesign. Architecturally exposedstructural systems can greatly
addto the intrigue a building designoffers. However, the decision
toexpose structural elements shouldnot be made lightly. There
areseveral advantages anddisadvantages to consider. 26. Advantages:
By leaving the structural elements of a building exposed
thedesigner is able to create a more spacious interior environment.
Lighting and mechanical equipment can be easily accessed
andmaintained. Connections and material finishes are able to be
showcased. Shorter construction times Lower construction costs due
to lack of finishing materials Disadvantages: Some spaces may
suffer acoustically due to the lack of finishingmaterials, although
this affect may be desired 27. Theterm curtain wall refers to a
non-load bearing exterior wall enclosure anchored to a buildings
structure. Although non-load bearing, curtain walls must support
self weight and effectively transfer that weight back to the
structure. Utilizing materials with inherent structural
capabilities can lead to entirely new and innovative curtain wall
designs. 28. CurtainWall Systems Vertical Mullion Components
Horizontal Transom Components Aesthetic supplement for
supportingcurtain wall self weight Can act as structural back-up
for curtainwall as well Mullion cap not necessary but may beused
Easily integrates into most common stickstyle systems 29. Available
Aesthetics: Colors Grains Carbonized Vertical Stained Horizontal
Strand 30. Partner Companies Solar Innovations Inc. Leader in
curtain wall design and fabrication. Dover Windows and Doors Leader
in curtain wall, window, and door design and fabrication. 31.
Fenestration can be the leading cause of heat gain/loss within a
building. Variations in the framing and glazing aspects of these
openings can greatly improve the overall performance of a building
envelope. Common problems include solar heat gain, thermal
bridging, and air leaks. 32. L A M B O O Frames Advantages:
Material availability, Ease of milling, Aesthetics, Strength,
Dimensional Stability Features: Exterior grade components require
maintenance similar to wood, but superior strength and dimensional
reliability allow it to out perform most hardwoods. Applications:
Areas prone to strong and damaging weather, all frame sizes 5-12
possible LEED points 33. L A M B O O Composite Frames Advantages:
Durability, Ease of Manufacturing, Interior Aesthetics, Strength
Features: L A M B O O interior provides aesthetic appeal and
structural support while aluminum exterior cladding improves
durability. Applications: Areas prone to strong and damaging
weather, All frame sizes. 5-12 possible LEED points 34. Available
Aesthetics: Colors Grains Carbonized Vertical Natural Horizontal
Carbonized Natural Stained Strand 35. PartnerCompanies Dover
Windows and Doors Dynamic Windows Leader in curtain wall, window,
and door Provider of individually designed,design and
fabrication.high quality windows and doors. Duratherm Window Corp.
H Window Leader in the window and door industry American built,
high quality windows. 36. PartnerCompanies Kolbe Windows and Doors
Pacific Architectural Millwork Nationally recognized leader in the
high- Manufacturer of custom windowsend window and door
industry.and doors. NanaWall Point Five Windows and Doors Industry
leader for opening glass wall Designer and fabricator of luxury
residentialsystems. and commercial windows and doors. 37. Partner
Companies SOLARLUX Market leader for folding glass doors and glass
elements 38. The efficiency of a fenestration system can be
ratedseveral ways. Through LEED credits, a project can receive
thecertification it needs by adhering to guidelines put inthe place
by the USGBC. U-factors can help with this process as well as guide
adesigner who may not be seeking LEED certification. Things such as
embodied energy, recyclability, andreusability are other ways of
measuring environmentalimpact. 39. All Hospital, Education
andGovernment projectsU.S. House of Reps passed a$6.4 billion bill
for greenmodernization in schools247 universities have a
passinggrade in green buildingLEED State Policy Notables- Required:
CA, CO, PA, FL, MI- Gives Incentives: IL & NY- Education
incentives only: OH Source: www.greenreportcard.org , 2009Source:
www.cnnpolitics.com : 5/14/2009ICSC Global Public Policy Report,
July 2008 40. Possibility of LEED points LEED NC 2009 | 100 base
points, 6 possible Innovation in Design and 4 Regional Priority
points Certified = 40-49 points Silver= 50-59 points Gold= 60-79
points Platinum= 80+ points Windows can account for points in the
following categories: Sustainable Sites1 point possible Energy and
Atmosphere19 points possible Materials and Resources6 points
possible Indoor Environmental Quality 6 points possible Innovation
in Design 5 points possible Regional Priority4 points possible
TOTAL41 points possible 41. Sustainable Sites Prerequisite 1
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (required) Credit 8
Light Pollution Reduction1 point Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite
2 Minimum Energy Performance (required) Credit 1 Optimized Energy
Performance 1-19 points Materials and Resources Credit 2
Construction Waste Management1-2 points Credit 4 Recycled Content
1-2 points Credit 5 Regional Materials 1-2 points Credit 6 Rapidly
Renewable Materials1 point Credit 7 Certified Wood 1 point 42.
Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite 1 Minimum Indoor Air
Quality Performance (required) Credit 2 Increased Ventilation1
point Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials-Paints and Coatings 1 point
Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials-Composite Wood1 pointand
Agrifiber Products Credit 6.2 Controllability of Syst. -Thermal
Comfort1 point Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views Daylight1 point Credit
8.2 Daylight and Views Views 1 point Innovation in Design Credit 1
Innovation in Design 1-5 points Regional Priority Credit 1 Regional
Priority1-4 points 43. Possibility of LEED points by material: 5-12
possible LEED points Use of L A M B O O Inc. Materials Can Directly
Contribute To: MR 6: Rapidly Renewable Materials MR 7: Certified
Wood EQ 4.4: Low Emitting Materials (No added formaldehyde) ID
Credit 1 - Innovation in Design (Environmentally Preferable
Material) ID Credit 2 - Innovation in Design (Life Cycle Assessment
/ Environmental Impact) 44. Typical U-factors for frames Aluminum
(no thermal break) = 1.9-2.2 Aluminum (with thermal break) = ~1.0 L
A M B O O = ~0.7 Aluminum clad wood = 0.4-0.6 Reinforced Vinyl =
04.-0.6 Softwood = 0.3-0.5 Vinyl = 0.3-0.5 Fiberglass = 0.2-0.3
U-factors taken for typical construction methods for frames only.
45. Embodied energy Total energy consumption required to harvest,
manufacture, transport, anddispose of a material or product.
Aluminum ~ 200220 Mj/kg Vinyl/PVC ~ 65-75 Mj/kg Fiberglass ~ 40-50
Mj/kg L A M B O O ~ 25-35 Mj/kg (preliminary approximation) Wood ~
0.3-24 Mj/kg 46. -Recyclability and Reusability - Vinyl: Can be
recycled, but only at high temps; cost of doing so is high.Material
can be recycled to make shopping bags, fleece, etc. - Aluminum: can
be easily recycled - Wood: can be reused by sanding down and
refinishing the product and/orimplementation into new products. -
Fiberglass: can be ground up and used to create new products, but
recyclingcosts are high - L A M B O O: can be reused similarly to
wood by sanding and refinishing theproduct and/or implementation
into other products 47. Lamboo Applications: Table and Countertops,
Stair Treads,Ceiling & Wall Claddings, Furniture Description:
Cured bamboo strips are laminatedtogether to form the only
structural gradebamboo product on the market. Durability: Extremely
Durable Sanitation/Antimicrobial: Material is antimicrobialand can
be finished to meet NSF certifications Cost: $30 - $50 per square
foot Finish Capabilities: Sanded, Stained, Gloss, otherfinishes
available Fire Performance: Class 1 and Class C Recyclability: can
be reused similarly to wood bysanding and refinishing the product
and/orimplementation into other products Recycled Content: No
recycled content, but madefrom rapidly renewable source 48.
Available Aesthetics: Colors Grains Natural Vertical Carbonized
Horizontal Carbonized Natural Ebonized Ebonized Strand Stained
Cross Laminations 49. Partner Companies Stevens Industries Inc.
Redbud Ridge Manufacturer of quality laminated Division 6 solid
surface, architectural products, from panels to furniture millwork,
and custom cabinet supplier. and cabinets. 50. Tables and
Countertops Products that feature a Horizontalgrain on one side and
a Vertical grainon the other, giving the customer theoption for
either. Antimicrobial material makes for goodfood preparation
surface. 51. Cladding Panels, planks, and veneersable to be adhered
or fastedonto vertical or horizontalsurfaces for aestheticpurposes.
Capable of laminating ontovarious substrates. 52. Stair Treads
Strong, attractive treads with amodern aesthetic. Stair treads,
winders, platforms,winder treads, curved treads, risersand cove
moulding 53. Furniture Stable components forsturdy bases. Capable
of curvatures. Can be laminated ontolighter substrates. 54. Lamboo
Description: Cured bamboo strips arelaminated together to form the
onlystructural grade bamboo product onthe market. Durability:
Extremely Durable Finish Capabilities: Sanded, Stained,Gloss, other
finishes available Recyclability: can be reused similarly towood by
sanding and refinishing theproduct and/or implementation intoother
products Recycled Content: No recycled content,but made from
rapidly renewablesource 55. Types Carbonized Vertical Grain
Carbonized Horizontal Grain Carbonized Strand Grain Staining
possible Applications Trash Receptacles Light Poles Cladding
Rainscreens Exterior Furniture Louvers Trellises Stair Treads
Exterior Structures 56. Advantages Rapidly Renewable Material High
Dimensional Stability Antimicrobial Characteristics Anti-pest
Characteristics Moisture Resistance Resistance to weathering Free
of Knots and Voids Fire Safety Class 1 ASTM E648 Critical Radiant
Panel test Class B ASTM E84 Surface Burning test. Disadvantages
Moderate Thermal Conductivity 57. Available Aesthetics: Colors
Grains Carbonized Vertical Stained Horizontal Strand Cross
Laminations 58. Partner Companies Timber Holdings INTL Supplier of
naturally durable woodproducts form around the globe
