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We Built the FIRST Heat-Bent Bamboo Structure in Bali!

Dapur Barong is the first building of its kind in Bali. It is located at…

Bamboo’s Potential in Rural and Informal Communities

Bamboo is a material that can empower rural and informal areas. This article will demonstrate…

Designing a Multipurpose Bamboo Shed in Australia

For her Bamboo U Online course project, Shelley designed this multipurpose shed structure. She intends…

Designing a Vegan Art Studio with Hyperbolic Paraboloids

Amarillo designed a Vegan Creative Studio and Art Residency. The approach they learned in the…

A Pavilion Inspired by Permaculture Principles

Amith's project blends his passion for permaculture and bamboo. In this article, he shares his…

Crafting a Biophilic Eucalypt Shelter

My name is Sebastián Gómez Gómez and I'm an architect from Colombia. I am very…

Design Articles

How to Get Started with Bamboo Model-Making

Making a bamboo model is an essential part of the process of building with bamboo.…

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The Use of Augmented Reality (AR) In Bamboo Architecture

Explore the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR) in reshaping bamboo architecture from design to…

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The 5 Essential Tips for Beginner Bamboo Designers

5 things that are often overlooked when beginning to practice as a bamboo architect or…

The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Build Bamboo Models

In this article, we share the advantages to creating a bamboo model as part of…

Bamboo Structural Systems You Should Know: The Hyperbolic Tower

In this article, we share what a reciprocal tower is, how it works and how…

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Bamboo Structural Systems You Should Know: Hyperbolic Paraboloids

In the modern world of bamboo construction, you can find a wide range of complex…

Construction Articles

Bamboo’s Potential in Rural and Informal Communities

Bamboo is a material that can empower rural and informal areas. This article will demonstrate…

It’s Time for Architects to Rediscover Natural Materials

What if the key to sustainable architecture has been with us all along? All over…

Unique Approaches to the Use of Natural Materials

In this article, we will go through some contemporary examples of projects made with natural…

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The Use of Guadua in Bamboo Construction

Explore Guadua's profound impact on bamboo construction from traditional Colombian architecture to modern seismic-resistant global…

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Innovative Flattened Bamboo Roofing for Sustainable Architecture

Explore the history, versatility, and eco-friendliness of Flattened Bamboo Shingles in modern and traditional bamboo…

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Innovations In Traditional Sirap Roofing: Building With Bamboo Splits

Learn about Sirap, the Indonesian bamboo split roofing, for curvilinear, nature-inspired roof designs.