Introducing

The 11 Day Bamboo Building and Design Course in Bali

in collaboration with IBUKU

Immersed in the most beautiful and innovative bamboo environment.Meet the pioneers, the visionaries, the designers and builders who took this under-utilised material and transformed it into the most desired natural building material for bamboo structure design.

This is where it all began. Bali: the bamboo building mecca of the world!

MARCH 14-25, 2025
JUNE 13-24, 2025
OCTOBER 10-21, 2025
Bamboo’s versatility is unparalleled, and so is Bamboo U's. As an engineer, the construction phase of the course was particularly fulfilling given that you get to synthesize everything you’ve learnt in a practical, hands-on, tangible way.
RAM GUDDIREDDIGARI
ENGINEER FROM INDIA
It is an amazing experience to participate at Bamboo U. The course is excellent: guided by brilliant experts, you are introduced to all the opportunities of how to work and live with this extraordinary material... What a thrill, the Bamboo-Journey has just begun!
MARA ARLETH
ARCHITECT FROM GERMANY
My expectations were exceeded. I fell asleep every night fully saturated with information and inspiration. To be honest, the best part of the course was the community it built and the creative dialogue it fostered.
KEVIN COURTNEY
DESIGNER FROM AMERICA

OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERTISE IN BUILDING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD.

1000+
Alumni
100+
Bamboo Buildings
50+
Courses
30+
Experts

WHAT BEGAN WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN SCHOOL BALI IN 2008 AND CONTINUED ON WITH THE GREEN VILLAGE BALI HAS QUICKLY GROWN INTO A WORLDWIDE BAMBOO MOVEMENT!

IBUKU’s WORK has been recognised by:

Let us bring you in, behind the bamboo rope, to share with you what it’s taken for us to create our little bamboo universe in the jungle of Bali and show you that

YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

Learn Bamboo Construction Essentials

You will leave with a set of tools to help you build with bamboo in your own context.

Design For A Sustainable Future

Engaging hands on with a natural material and look at the bigger picture of our age and time.

Connect With Bamboo Experts

An international community of 500+ Bamboo U Alumni, experts and facilitators

Open Up New Possibilities In Your Career

Get certified, enjoy lifetime access and discounts on Bamboo U Programs

During the course you will get a chance to build a real-scale bamboo structure under the guidance of experts, our team, and help from our talented carpenters.
SEE WHAT STUDENT HAVE BUILT:
STRUCTURE
FURNITURE

The Arief Rabik Shelter (ARS)

Was built during 11 Day Course December 2018 - Status: Completed

Dapur Naga

Was built during 11 Day Course November 2018 -Status: Completed

The Kubu

Was built during 11 Day Course March 2020 | Status: Completed

Princess Tower

Was built during 11 Day Course October 2019 | Status: Completed

Bamboo U Hall

Was built during 11 Day August 2019 - Status | Completed

Hanging Pod

Was built during 11 Day Course April 2022 - Status: Completed

Minang Office

Was built during 11 Day Course August 2018 - Status: Completed

Meditation/Prayer Room

Was built during 11 Day Course October 2018 - Status: Completed

Rocking Chair

by Marisol Olivieri

Small Stool

by Nanda Kepakisan

Ornamental Umbrella

by Denny John

Coffee Table and Book Stand

by Santa Krieva

The School Desk

by Ashleigh Nicholas
Bamboo U Levi Sibthorpe with Sun-lounger Chair

Sun Lounger

by Levi Sibthrope

Stool

by Veronica Velasques

O-HANA: Kinetic Lighting Fixture

by Djehovan Dhira

SHOW ME WHAT’S INSIDE!

Arrival

Welcome, The Very Basics Of Building With Bamboo,The Story of Bamboo U

Day 1: Our Bamboo World

Visit the IBUKU Design Office and Bamboo Pure Factory. Learn Structural Systems, Architecture Tour of Green School. Bamboo Structures &Material Pallettes, Concept and Structural.

Day 2: Forestry, Harvesting & Treatment

Sustainable Bamboo Forestry, Bamboo Propagation,Harvesting Bamboo and Growing Healthy Clumps, Bamboo Treatment

Day 3: Model Making

Bamboo Model Making

Day 4: Bamboo Carpentry

Bamboo Joinery Systems: Whole Joints, Fishmouths, Lashing, Bolt joints and Hybrid systems

Day 5: Downtime

Enjoy a day off, explore Bali, arrange a day tour or just chill at the beach.

Day 6: Build with Bamboo

Engage in a full scale bamboo construction, work on your own concept model or build a piece of furniture with the help of our bamboo carpenters

Day 7: Build with Bamboo

Engage in a full scale bamboo construction, work on your own concept model or build a piece of furniture with the help of our bamboo carpenters

Day 8: Build with Bamboo

Engage in a full scale bamboo construction, work on your own concept model or build a piece of furniture with the help of our bamboo carpenters

Day 9: Build with Bamboo

Engage in a full scale bamboo construction, work on your own concept model or build a piece of furniture with the help of our bamboo carpenters

Day 10: Build with Bamboo

Engage in a full scale bamboo construction, work on your own concept model or build a piece of furniture with the help of our bamboo carpenters

Day 11: Certificate Giving

Building recapCertificate Ceremony

PLUS BONUSES!

  • Live in a Bamboo & Permaculture wonderland for 11 days
  • Architectural Tour of Green School
  • Design Tour of the IBUKU Architecture office: where bamboo dreams are made!
  • Visit the Bamboo Factory to see first hand to sorting, processing and building of bamboo
  • Live Talks with the foremost Bamboo Experts from around the world
  • The most deliciously curated farm - to - table meals you’ve ever tasted (vegan & meat options available)

LIVE AND BREATHE BAMBOO FOR 11 DAYS IMMERSE IN NATURE LIVING AT THE KUL KUL FARM AND BAMBOO U CAMPUS!

I'M IN SIGN ME UP FOR A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF US$2,775
BOOK WITH 3 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF US$971.25
BAMBOO U - Build, Design, and Construction Workshop in Partneship with IBUKU Studio Bali

Your ticket includes shared accommodation in a bamboo lodge residing at the Bamboo U Campus. Open to the elements but protected by a beautiful bamboo structure. Surrounded by trees and the sound of nature.

Would you like to book private accommodation?
Email us at [email protected]

Free Shared Accommodation

Upgrade Private Accommodation

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE AN ARCHITECT, DESIGNER OR ENGINEER TO ENJOY THIS BAMBOO DESIGN COURSE!

The 11 Day Bamboo U Build & Design Course in Bali For You, If:

  • You’re passionate about sustainability and want to create a better future
  • You value beauty, working with your hands and learning new skills
  • You want to live a life that is connected to nature and are interested in natural architecture and organic design
  • You are creative, a designer of sorts and wish to incorporate sustainable materials into your work and practice
  • You’re an educator and wondering why bamboo isn’t a part of the curriculum you teach, and the life that you live
  • You work with bamboo already and are seeking to level up your design skills by learning from the foremost bamboo experts from around the world
  • You want to connect with a like-minded community of bamboo enthusiasts and finally, of course
  • You are a designer, architect, builder, carpenter or engineer and you’re keen to learn more about bamboo as a building material, and learn how to make bamboo structures!

FACILITATORS

Luis Echeverría

Bamboo U - Management Consulting Professional

Mike Linthon

Bamboo U - Architect & Facilitator

BAMBOO U - Asmara Jaya

Asmara Jaya

Head & Master Carpenter

Moko Sumerta

Master Carpenter

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What Is Included?

  • Live in a Bamboo & Permaculture wonderland for 11 days
  • Architectural Tour of Green School
  • Design Tour of the IBUKU Architecture office: where bamboo dreams are made!
  • Visit the Bamboo Factory to see first hand to sorting, processing and building of bamboo
  • Live Talks with the foremost Bamboo Experts from around the world
  • The most deliciously curated farm-to-table meals you’ve ever tasted (vegan & meat options available)

The Investment:
One Time Payment of US$2,775 or 3 Monthly Installments of US$971.25

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE COURSE?

The cost includes all workshops, materials, tours, lectures, meals, and shared accommodation. There is one free day on the course were only breakfast and accommodation are provided.

There is also private accommodation available: Private Regular Yurt USD 350 or Private Mud Yurt USD 370 for the course duration.

Not included:
1. Airfare
2. Airport transportation (not included but we are happy to help with the information)
3. Health Insurance
4. Professional consultation on your bamboo project

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Your booking can be rescheduled to any future course dates within one year period. Later than the period given, changes on course fee might be applicable. No refunds are available at this time.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?​

The course is open to ages 18 + and is not only tailored for people studying or working in the fields of design, architecture, engineering, construction, or carpentry, but for anyone inspired by bamboo and looking for ways to create a better world!

CAN MY FAMILY OR FRIENDS STAY WITH ME DURING THE COURSE?

We have limited accommodation on the farm, so we kindly ask that family and friends enjoy accommodation elsewhere. However if they would like to join for certain evening talks and dinners with an additional charge, please inform the us in advance and we can see what's possible!

Need Help?

If you want to know more about the course and need any further assistance from our team, do not hesitate to reach to us.

Helpdesk Hours:

Mon-Friday 09.00 - 16.00

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