The Ladder House
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by Rebecca   
Thursday, 16 February 2012
the I stopped by to speak with Avikal, an architect under Manu's direction at the International House, about what he calls the "Ladder House." The structure, which is made of bamboo ladders, rope, and Tetrapack sheets, is a mobile work and living space. At two and a half levels, the structure contains an office, 2 living areas, and a composting toilet on the first level. On the upper levels there are 8 bunk beds for in-house living; and best of all, the entire structure can be partially deconstructed and moved for on-site working conditions.

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a frontal view of the ropes hold the bamboo and Tetrapack sheets together (Photographer: Rebecca) a part of the structure's office (Photographer: Rebecca) the structure has 2 levels of bunks, 8 beds in all (Photographer: Rebecca) the structure's composting toilet in construction (Photographer: Rebecca) The
Sustainability International Zone Alternative Housing English Architecture Mobility Bamboo