Recent Articles

Hen’yoku: Living Space Inspired by a Bird’s Wing

Inspired by bamboo's strength and ability to bend, Nico designed a 2-story home. It uses…

A Wonderful Pavilion for Gathering And Experiencing Art

This project is a proposal for the Serpentine Pavilion. It features a gathering and socializing…

Enhancing Laundry with a Beautiful Bamboo Basket

During the 11 Day Build and Design course, Julia crafted a striking laundry basket, showcasing…

Designing a Hyperbolic Bamboo Dome in Vietnam

Eddie based his project for the Bamboo U course on a domed structure made from…

Experience the Magic of a Bamboo Loveseat

Carol, an architect and health coach from El Salvador, is passionate about reconnecting people with…

Modeling a Fire-Inspired Stage Set

Follow Cleo as she brings her flame-filled vision to life with bamboo

Design Articles
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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…

BAMBOO U - Bamboo Architect's Essential Toolkits

The Bamboo Architect’s Ultimate Toolkit for Sustainable Building

While working on your bamboo design, either professionally or for your own passion project, you…

Construction Articles

How to Craft Multiple Pieces from One Bamboo Pole

Discover the versatility of bamboo in construction with this comprehensive guide. Explore how a single…

BAMBOO U - A planted guadua forest in Bali, Indonesia

The Use of Guadua in Bamboo Construction

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

BAMBOO U - The Arc By Green School Roof

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.

BAMBOO U - River House at Sayan, Ubud, Bali by Bamboo Pure

The Top Steps You Need to Start Your Bamboo Project

Building with bamboo doesn't need to be complicated, learn about the key elements you can…

BAMBOO U - Green School Heart of School Structure Detail

How to Build with Bamboo: Structural Systems

This article shines a light on four commonly employed structural systems in bamboo construction