Introduction

Among all building construction materials, Bamboo is probably the most sustainable. It is a carbon positive material with negative embodied energy, rapidly renewable material with growth three times as fast as most species of plants, non-toxic, natural and biodegradable and from the construction perspective, a material with high tensile strength, low weight and extremely versatile for design.

With all these advantages, bamboo is the material of the future!

This workshop is a Level I of workshops on Bamboo. Level II will include advanced construction techniques as well as use of digital tools and parametric design. This is an opportunity for students to learn new skills and for professionals to enhance their knowledge on one of the most sustainable building materials – BAMBOO.