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.

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The Caterpillar-Shaped Food Street Made From Bamboo

One visit to the site, and I instantly visualised a cocoon nestled within lush tree…

Why Australia Should Get Ready for Bamboo

Mention bamboo to most people in the construction industry in Australia, and you'll get one…

Let’s Dare to be Flexible: Designing with Non-Standard Natural Materials

Arriving at Kul Kul Farm for the first time is striking. You enter a landscape…

Buildings that Wouldn’t Exist Without Digital Tools – Part 2

Most of the buildings at the Kul Kul Farm, appear intuitive and organic in their…

Building a Community-Centered Pavilion in Bamboo with Augmented Reality (AR) Technology

In contrast to orthographic drawings used in traditional architecture, physical models have primarily served as…

Buildings that Wouldn’t Exist Without Digital Tools – Part 1

At first glance, bamboo architecture may seem at odds with the world of digital design…

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