Designing with bamboo means thinking in curves, in living tolerances and in structures that grow from the material rather than fight it. These articles explore form-finding, model-making, digital tools and the design language of bamboo architecture. Want to design and build your own? The 11-Day Bamboo Build and Design Course is the fastest way in.
By Eleanor McIntyre and Sergio Pineda | August 18, 2026 | Alumni Projects and Research - Design -
In the lush embrace of the Colombian rainforest, where the ancient whispers of bamboo groves…
By Sebastian Kaminski | August 11, 2026 | Exploring Bamboo - Design -
Good durability does not have to come at the expense of beautiful bamboo architecture. The…
By Apoorva Shroff | July 31, 2026 | Exploring Bamboo - Design -
One visit to the site, and I instantly visualised a cocoon nestled within lush tree…
By Mia Larsen | July 28, 2026 | Exploring Bamboo - Design -
Mention bamboo to most people in the construction industry in Australia, and you'll get one…
By Daniela Lockowandt | July 20, 2026 | Exploring Bamboo - Design -
Arriving at Kul Kul Farm for the first time is striking. You enter a landscape…
By Mia Larsen | April 10, 2026 | Design -
Most of the buildings at the Kul Kul Farm, appear intuitive and organic in their…

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