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the concept for this project is to employ a new bamboo-based geodesic structure, a new variation of the "triakonta building system" developed by professor elliott. using this system, a building is created to reference the main building of the clinic, with its shallow sloped gable and rectangular floorplan. the building's light weight and triangulated structure makes it easy to assembly but strong enough to resist extreme conditions, such as earthquakes and hurricanes. the guadua bamboo used in the construction is not native but will be introduced to provide new business opportunities for local tradespersons.