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 Jonathan Daraman Kyvik | May 1, 2025 | Design -
Making a bamboo model is an essential part of the process of building with bamboo.…
By Rodrigo Istchuk | July 7, 2023 | Design -
Explore the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR) in reshaping bamboo architecture from design to…
By Lucas Schlüter | February 17, 2023 | Design -
5 things that are often overlooked when beginning to practice as a bamboo architect or…
By Cécile Durand | January 17, 2023 | Design -
In this article, we share the advantages to creating a bamboo model as part of…
By Lucas Schlüter | December 28, 2022 | Design -
In this article, we share what a reciprocal tower is, how it works and how…
By Lucas Schlüter | November 15, 2022 | Design -
In the modern world of bamboo construction, you can find a wide range of complex…

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