Fig. 10. Showing Bamboo as a structure

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Earthen materials can help in the preservation of energy and they are locally available so they don’t require much transportation which provides an additional advantage of generating no

carbon emissions. Due to its nature, occupants don't require much energy for living and also play an important role in limiting the effect on the earth.

● Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Earthen materials are not just making a structure, they should be built in a way which means they are efficient and adaptable. And a huge motivation for technology and innovation is also required for structures that push the boundaries on sustainability, including such net zero emission structures.

● Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities By 2030, almost 60percent of the total population of the world would live in the cities, which is why maintaining that they will be sustainable and that is important. The pillars of settlements are houses, and earthen materials are therefore essential to long-term survival.

3.2 Bamboo

As a building material, bamboo seems to have a good specific strength, but light weight is becoming one of the commonly utilized construction materials in the world and is also called the