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 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…

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5 Digital Design Tools for Bamboo We Love

Computer-aided and parametric design can be great allies in the design process for your bamboo…

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