Bamboo Octa Hale 20 House
Available as a complete Kit Home, delivered to your site by Bamboo Technologies
The plans for this are not for sale.


Octa Hale 20 is 320 sf interior with an extended porch roof with columns and railings which cover a 6ft wrap around deck area adding 510 sf. The deck can be used for lounging, storage, an outdoor bathroom or extra living area if screened in. The interior has warm tropical décor studio home with a living area, bed, kitchen, closet and bath. A peak cupola or skylight will brighten the interior with natural light. A premier vacation rental, guest cottage and primary residence. Modular Octa Hales can be attached to each other with an interior courtyard. They can be attached with the kitchen and living area in one octagon and the bedroom and bath in the other. Three can be attached with kitchen and bath in one, living area in the second, and master bedroom and bath in the third. Octagons can the same size or different sizes: 20, 16 or 12. It is also possible to attach a 10 ft square Pod Hale to an Octa Hale.

Floor Plan


Cross Section


Octa Hale Model 2
Costs, Materials and Options
(updated 7/31/08)

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Designs consider the building site so houses perform in the most challenging climates. Skylights, cupolas and built in ventilation are encouraged in tropical and humid climates to brighten the interior with natural light and reduce dampness. Insulation packages are available for buildings in hot and cold climates to meet energy codes, the customer chooses R-Values and insulation options . Hurricane Strong packages are available to meet building codes in Florida and Caribbean with extra engineered braces in panels for safety margins required.

Octa Hale 20 ft diameter octagon with enclosed kitchen, bath, closet
Basic House Package Enclosed Interior Living Area
Optional Covered Porch Extension Package Area
Total Covered Area
sq feet
575
255
830
Supplied by Bamboo Technologies
Basic House Package. 4' roof overhang. 6:12 pitch roof. Enclosed kitchen, bath, closet. Wall panels with exterior bamboo siding+ interior woven bamboo finish. Stainless steel exterior bolts. Roof panels with borate treated plywood 3/4". Door+ window frames. All interior and exterior poles sanded and pressure treated with borate. Weavings treated with Shellguard+ 2 coats Son Viet. Exterior siding+ railings with 3 coats Cetol.
$ 57,500
FOB Saigon
Quantity discounts for two or more
Covered Porch Extension Package. 9 ft porch roof with columns covering 255 sqft 6 ft wide deck area. Stainless steel porch connectors.
8,900
Optional Bamboo Porch Railings. 40 lineal feet of railings for covered porch. See railing style, care and maintenance instructions.
1,900
Optional High Pitch Roof (12:12)
5,000
Architectural & Engineering Package for Permits. Site Plan, Building Floor Plans, Sections and Elevations (Not included: Engineered Foundation).
1,900
Insulation Packages: Options for hot/cold climates. R-Values & Options.
TBD
Cost of Bamboo House Package
$ 75,200
Shipping: Estimated costs for 40ft container ocean freight Saigon to USA including customs, fees, coordination services. May vary.
5,000
Costs of Materials and Services from Bamboo Technologies
$ 80,200
Hurricane Strong Package. To meet building codes in Florida and Caribbean this has extra engineered braces in panels for safety margins required. (Stronger foundation connections are required on site. Some building depts may require a structural calculation report for adaptation to wind loads.)
8,700
BAMBOO OPTIONS for details & finishes. Click links below to see photos.
Bamboo Options Standard Styles for walls, ceilings, doors, skirting, fencing.
Bamboo Options for Details & Finishes All Options.
Bamboo Woven Wall & Ceiling Standard styles.
included
Bamboo Bolt Covers.
550
Bamboo Trim Package to cover electrical wiring and plumbing.
300
Bamboo Interior Wall Panel. 8'x8'7" 68 sf. ($20/sf or $170 per lineal foot).
1,360
Customized Bent Bamboo Ornamental Ceiling & Wall Package.
2,100
Carved Bamboo Relief Wall Design 1.
250
Carved Bamboo Relief Wall Design 2.
500
Opening for 4' Pyramid Frame and Prep for Ventilated Skylight (each).
400
Cupola with 8 sides, 5' across, 20" height sidewall, copper louvers.
2,100
Bamboo Doors All Options.
Exterior Double French Doors standard style not including glass (each set).
1,250
Screen Doors for Exterior Double French Doors (each set).
400
Exterior Single Doors Standard style not including glass (each door).
300
Interior Doors Standard style (each door).
200
Interior Closet Doors Standard style (each door).
200
Bamboo Cabinets & Furniture All Options.
Base Cabinets per linear foot (for kitchen and bathroom).
500
Wall Cabinets per linear foot (for kitchen and bathroom).
250
Bamboo Outdoor Lawn & Garden.
Skirting around platform 24" high (or any length to conform with site).
600
Bamboo Railing section 8' length standard style with metal connectors. ($50 per lineal foot).
400
Bamboo pickets for outdoor railings 1" diameter x 2'8" high (set of 10).
30
Rolled fencing 6'x6' (or any height and length to conform to site).
80
Bamboo Garden Bench. 48"L x 22"W x 29.5"H.
150

 

 

 

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