A evolução das normas de construção com colmos de bambu na América Latina

This study addresses the evolution of bamboo construction standards in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of regulatory development in promoting the use of bamboo culms in civil construction. Through a descriptive and qualitative approach, the bamboo construction standards are surveyed, and the evolution of the regulatory framework is discussed. The current standards and codes in Latin American countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are briefly introduced, in addition to the international ISO norms. The historical analysis, grounded in bibliographic review and normative survey, illustrates the progression and revisions of these regulations over the last 20 years, highlighting their mutual influence and the trends and collaborative initiatives that contributed to the development of the regulatory context. The study underlines the relevance of standardization and normative flexibility for the effective integration of bamboo into contemporary construction practices, aiming for environmental sustainability and innovation.