https://simplecast.com Bamboo U The Bamboo U podcast brings you conversations about design, creative thinking, architecture, and bamboo. Bamboo U is an educational experience that teaches people, how to design and build with bamboo. We run workshops that show our participants how to create innovative structures out of bamboo, and how to incorporate bamboo into their own projects. This show is a series of interviews with bamboo experts and pioneers who are exploring innovative ways to inspire the world to work with bamboo as a sustainable timber for the future. 2020 Bamboo U en Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:00:12 +0000 https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com Bamboo U https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7582406b-6993-4a69-99bd-43ecf5b59ac6/52f4529a-0402-4081-a6b8-9f8ed27fe17a/3000x3000/podcast-logo-16.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com episodic The Bamboo U podcast brings you conversations about design, creative thinking, architecture, and bamboo. Bamboo U is an educational experience that teaches people, how to design and build with bamboo. We run workshops that show our participants how to create innovative structures out of bamboo, and how to incorporate bamboo into their own projects. This show is a series of interviews with bamboo experts and pioneers who are exploring innovative ways to inspire the world to work with bamboo as a sustainable timber for the future. Orin Hardy false https://feeds.simplecast.com/dH_sk7tz bambooarchitecture, building, bambu, naturalbuilding, bamboobuilding, architecture, bali, baliworkshops, bamboo, bamboo building, bamboodesign, bamboou, bamboouniversity, courses, craft, greenbuilding, greenschool, industrial design, sustainability, sustainableliving, workshops, bamboo u, ibuku Bamboo U orin@bamboou.com 05ba6536-c0f2-4394-83fc-053ee37adaee Engineering with Bamboo for the Future In this final bonus episode, I sit down with David Trujillo to discuss the structural qualities of bamboo, the challenges of connections, durability and fire, and how engineered bamboo could play a critical role in the future of low-carbon construction.

 

In this podcast, we discuss the following topics:

  • David Trujillo’s path into bamboo engineering and academic research
  • Why bamboo is structurally strong, including strength-to-weight performance
  • The natural efficiency of bamboo’s hollow, nodal structure
  • Common misconceptions about bamboo being “as strong as steel”
  • Key limitations of bamboo as a structural material
  • The central challenge of bamboo connections and joint design
  • Current and future directions for standardized bamboo connectors
  • Durability concerns: insects, moisture, preservation, and maintenance
  • How design strategies extend the lifespan of bamboo buildings
  • Fire performance, safety considerations, and height limitations
  • The role of ISO standards in bamboo construction
  • The potential of engineered bamboo for larger and taller buildings
  • Differences between bamboo species and emerging material property patterns
  • Thick-walled bamboo and new opportunities for construction
  • Grading systems and supply chains for structural bamboo
  • Pinboo (dowel-laminated bamboo) as an intermediate, scalable technology
  • Future research priorities for advancing bamboo engineering
]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (David Trujillo, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/engineering-with-bamboo-for-the-future-PJcX0EzC In this final bonus episode, I sit down with David Trujillo to discuss the structural qualities of bamboo, the challenges of connections, durability and fire, and how engineered bamboo could play a critical role in the future of low-carbon construction.

 

In this podcast, we discuss the following topics:

  • David Trujillo’s path into bamboo engineering and academic research
  • Why bamboo is structurally strong, including strength-to-weight performance
  • The natural efficiency of bamboo’s hollow, nodal structure
  • Common misconceptions about bamboo being “as strong as steel”
  • Key limitations of bamboo as a structural material
  • The central challenge of bamboo connections and joint design
  • Current and future directions for standardized bamboo connectors
  • Durability concerns: insects, moisture, preservation, and maintenance
  • How design strategies extend the lifespan of bamboo buildings
  • Fire performance, safety considerations, and height limitations
  • The role of ISO standards in bamboo construction
  • The potential of engineered bamboo for larger and taller buildings
  • Differences between bamboo species and emerging material property patterns
  • Thick-walled bamboo and new opportunities for construction
  • Grading systems and supply chains for structural bamboo
  • Pinboo (dowel-laminated bamboo) as an intermediate, scalable technology
  • Future research priorities for advancing bamboo engineering
]]> Engineering with Bamboo for the Future David Trujillo, Orin Hardy 00:54:45 bamboo joints, bamboo preservation, bamboo building codes, bamboo connections, seismic design bamboo, bamboo engineering, thick-walled bamboo, regenerative materials, bamboo material properties, vernacular bamboo architecture, bamboo strength, embodied carbon, bamboo standards, round pole bamboo, bamboo durability, nature-based materials, fire performance bamboo, bamboo academia, bamboo structures, sustainable construction, bamboo grading, bamboo species research, bamboo innovation, low-carbon materials, engineered bamboo, earthquake-resistant construction, bamboo housing, future of bamboo construction, structural bamboo, bamboo research, social housing bamboo, bamboo and fire false full 3 3 774fb469-bd65-41aa-987a-40e339544ab5 Bamboo at Scale: Building the Future What does it take to turn bamboo from a traditional building material into a planetary-scale solution for construction and climate change?

In this episode, I sit down with David Sands, architect and pioneer of round-pole bamboo construction, and Russell Smith, former software executive and co-founder of Rizome, a Philippines-based bamboo company working at the intersection of carbon removal, community development, and engineered bamboo materials.

Together, we explore the full arc of bamboo’s potential: From village-scale, heart-led architecture to engineered beams capable of replacing steel, and even the possibility of future bamboo high-rises.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How David Sands brought round-pole bamboo through U.S. building codes—a 7-year process that proved “impossible” doesn’t mean impossible
  • Russell Smith’s transition from software and product launches to building a bamboo-based climate business
  • Why bamboo must be grown, not just planted, and how community stewardship makes long-term impact possible
  • Rizome’s three-part model: carbon finance, community bamboo growing, and engineered bamboo products
  • The role of carbon credits in funding bamboo at scale and why they’re essential in the first 10 years
  • Turning bamboo into standardized materials: splits → panels → beams → buildings
  • Price parity with steel, fire resistance, durability, and performance data
  • The tension and complementarity between round-pole bamboo and engineered “square” bamboo
  • Why replacing even 12% of global construction materials with bamboo could address a third of human carbon emissions
  • What’s holding bamboo back now: policy, codes, and mindset—not material performance
  • This conversation is a deep dive into bamboo as infrastructure, climate strategy, and cultural material, and a reminder that the future of building doesn’t have to look like the past. In this episode, we really dive into how bamboo as a serious contender for shaping the future of cities, communities, and climate solutions.

 

This conversation is a deep dive into bamboo as infrastructure, climate strategy, and cultural material, and a reminder that the future of building doesn’t have to look like the past. In this podcast, we demonstrate that bamboo is a serious contender for shaping the future of cities, communities, and climate solutions.

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (David Sands, Russell Smith, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/bamboo-at-scale-building-the-future-RSxPNxxn What does it take to turn bamboo from a traditional building material into a planetary-scale solution for construction and climate change?

In this episode, I sit down with David Sands, architect and pioneer of round-pole bamboo construction, and Russell Smith, former software executive and co-founder of Rizome, a Philippines-based bamboo company working at the intersection of carbon removal, community development, and engineered bamboo materials.

Together, we explore the full arc of bamboo’s potential: From village-scale, heart-led architecture to engineered beams capable of replacing steel, and even the possibility of future bamboo high-rises.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How David Sands brought round-pole bamboo through U.S. building codes—a 7-year process that proved “impossible” doesn’t mean impossible
  • Russell Smith’s transition from software and product launches to building a bamboo-based climate business
  • Why bamboo must be grown, not just planted, and how community stewardship makes long-term impact possible
  • Rizome’s three-part model: carbon finance, community bamboo growing, and engineered bamboo products
  • The role of carbon credits in funding bamboo at scale and why they’re essential in the first 10 years
  • Turning bamboo into standardized materials: splits → panels → beams → buildings
  • Price parity with steel, fire resistance, durability, and performance data
  • The tension and complementarity between round-pole bamboo and engineered “square” bamboo
  • Why replacing even 12% of global construction materials with bamboo could address a third of human carbon emissions
  • What’s holding bamboo back now: policy, codes, and mindset—not material performance
  • This conversation is a deep dive into bamboo as infrastructure, climate strategy, and cultural material, and a reminder that the future of building doesn’t have to look like the past. In this episode, we really dive into how bamboo as a serious contender for shaping the future of cities, communities, and climate solutions.

 

This conversation is a deep dive into bamboo as infrastructure, climate strategy, and cultural material, and a reminder that the future of building doesn’t have to look like the past. In this podcast, we demonstrate that bamboo is a serious contender for shaping the future of cities, communities, and climate solutions.

]]> Bamboo at Scale: Building the Future David Sands, Russell Smith, Orin Hardy 00:51:27 industrial bamboo, bamboo planks, bamboo architecture, scalable bamboo, strand woven bamboo, prefabricated bamboo, certification and standards, bio-based materials, bamboo material innovation, carbon-smart design, bamboo composites, carbon construction, green building materials, lifecycle assessment (lca), carbon finance, bamboo carbon storage, alternative construction materials, sustainable structural systems, carbon sequestration, carbon sequestration in buildings, bamboo manufacturing, mass bamboo, negative carbon materials, embodied carbon, climate-positive construction, bamboo plantations, sustainable supply chains, carbon accounting, low-carbon building materials, nature-based solutions, plank bamboo systems, laminated bamboo, climate finance and materials, bamboo industry development, bamboo innovation, low-carbon materials, bamboo value chains, carbon credits, engineered bamboo, structural bamboo products, bamboo processing, carbon markets, future of bamboo construction, decarbonizing the built environment false full 2 3 0eee4474-cee3-4b3f-82e2-3bbc230d32df Bamboo and the Courage to Act Welcome to this mini season of the Bamboo U Podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Gunter Pauli, the mind behind the concept of the Blue Economy to talk about Gunter's journey and the life experiences that shaped his optimistic, action-driven worldview. We also discuss how Gunter got involved with bamboo and how Bali was the starting point of his journey with the material.

 

In this podcast, we discuss the following topics:

  • Gunter Pauli’s personal journey and the life experiences that shaped his mindset
  • The origins of Gunter’s work in bamboo and how Bali played a pivotal role in his bamboo journey
  • The creation of the ZERI Pavilion with Simón Vélez and how it became a turning point for modern bamboo architecture
  • Overcoming permitting, engineering, and fire safety challenges for large-scale bamboo structures
  • How the term “vegetable steel” emerged from structural testing of bamboo
  • Bamboo as a regenerative material for land restoration, water production, and climate resilience
  • Scaling bamboo for social housing: lessons from Ecuador and Colombia
  • Bamboo housing as a pathway from extreme poverty to long-term stability
  • Shifting the narrative from “temporary housing” to safety, dignity, and opportunity
  • The importance of acting quickly when windows of opportunity appear
  • Why “analysis leads to paralysis” and the power of prototyping with your hands
  • Unexpected future applications of bamboo, including fiber-based products like diapers
  • How bamboo fits into the broader Blue Economy philosophy: Using what you have to meet immediate needs
  • Why trust, timing, and action matter more than perfect plans
]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Gunter Pauli, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/bamboo-and-the-courage-to-act-DR3OJtWy Welcome to this mini season of the Bamboo U Podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Gunter Pauli, the mind behind the concept of the Blue Economy to talk about Gunter's journey and the life experiences that shaped his optimistic, action-driven worldview. We also discuss how Gunter got involved with bamboo and how Bali was the starting point of his journey with the material.

 

In this podcast, we discuss the following topics:

  • Gunter Pauli’s personal journey and the life experiences that shaped his mindset
  • The origins of Gunter’s work in bamboo and how Bali played a pivotal role in his bamboo journey
  • The creation of the ZERI Pavilion with Simón Vélez and how it became a turning point for modern bamboo architecture
  • Overcoming permitting, engineering, and fire safety challenges for large-scale bamboo structures
  • How the term “vegetable steel” emerged from structural testing of bamboo
  • Bamboo as a regenerative material for land restoration, water production, and climate resilience
  • Scaling bamboo for social housing: lessons from Ecuador and Colombia
  • Bamboo housing as a pathway from extreme poverty to long-term stability
  • Shifting the narrative from “temporary housing” to safety, dignity, and opportunity
  • The importance of acting quickly when windows of opportunity appear
  • Why “analysis leads to paralysis” and the power of prototyping with your hands
  • Unexpected future applications of bamboo, including fiber-based products like diapers
  • How bamboo fits into the broader Blue Economy philosophy: Using what you have to meet immediate needs
  • Why trust, timing, and action matter more than perfect plans
]]> Bamboo and the Courage to Act Gunter Pauli, Orin Hardy 00:36:26 working with bamboo, blue economy, bamboo planks, bamboo architecture, gunter pauli, bamboo construction, prefabricated bamboo, green architecture, bamboo material innovation, carbon-smart design, creative design, taking action, carbon construction, sustainable structural systems, natural materials, bamboo strength, carbon sequestration in buildings, bamboo manufacturing, bamboo, climate-positive construction, low-carbon building materials, plank bamboo systems, simon velez, bamboo design, engineered bamboo, future of bamboo construction false full 1 3 669556b2-5df7-48b2-b338-3fd376d9dbfc Bamboo Building in Mexico In the final podcast of this season, I sat down with Mexico-based architect, Lucilla Aguilar to talk about her experience in working with bamboo for post-earthquake relief and how she created systems for working with bamboo that are replicable and easy for non-bamboo carpenters to work with. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • The Beauty Of Bamboo Architecture
  • My First Bamboo Project
  • Collaborating With Other Bamboo Architects In Mexico
  • Bamboo Housing For Post Earthquake Relief
  • What Bamboo Can Do For Communities
  • Creating Adaptable Designs
  • Creating Replicable And Easy Systems For Working With Bamboo
  • Building Walls For Bamboo Structures
  • Developing A Bamboo Workforce
  • Bamboo Building Regulations
  • Bringing Bamboo Into Urban Centres
  • Building A Bamboo Pavilion
  • Building Inspiring and Long Lasting Structures
  • Building A Bamboo Community
  • The Beauty Of Bamboo Architecture
  • My First Bamboo Project
  • Collaborating With Other Bamboo Architects In Mexico
  • Bamboo Housing For Post-Earthquake Relief
  • What Bamboo Can Do For Communities
  • Creating Adaptable Designs
  • Creating Replicable And Easy Systems For Working With Bamboo
  • Building Walls For Bamboo Structures
  • Developing A Bamboo Workforce
  • Bamboo Building Regulations
  • Bringing Bamboo Into Urban Centres
  • Building A Bamboo Pavilion
  • Building Inspiring and Long Lasting Structures
  • Building A Bamboo Community
]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Adrian Tan) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/bamboo-building-in-mexico-ueVj1QNf In the final podcast of this season, I sat down with Mexico-based architect, Lucilla Aguilar to talk about her experience in working with bamboo for post-earthquake relief and how she created systems for working with bamboo that are replicable and easy for non-bamboo carpenters to work with. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • The Beauty Of Bamboo Architecture
  • My First Bamboo Project
  • Collaborating With Other Bamboo Architects In Mexico
  • Bamboo Housing For Post Earthquake Relief
  • What Bamboo Can Do For Communities
  • Creating Adaptable Designs
  • Creating Replicable And Easy Systems For Working With Bamboo
  • Building Walls For Bamboo Structures
  • Developing A Bamboo Workforce
  • Bamboo Building Regulations
  • Bringing Bamboo Into Urban Centres
  • Building A Bamboo Pavilion
  • Building Inspiring and Long Lasting Structures
  • Building A Bamboo Community
  • The Beauty Of Bamboo Architecture
  • My First Bamboo Project
  • Collaborating With Other Bamboo Architects In Mexico
  • Bamboo Housing For Post-Earthquake Relief
  • What Bamboo Can Do For Communities
  • Creating Adaptable Designs
  • Creating Replicable And Easy Systems For Working With Bamboo
  • Building Walls For Bamboo Structures
  • Developing A Bamboo Workforce
  • Bamboo Building Regulations
  • Bringing Bamboo Into Urban Centres
  • Building A Bamboo Pavilion
  • Building Inspiring and Long Lasting Structures
  • Building A Bamboo Community
]]> Bamboo Building in Mexico Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Adrian Tan 00:54:17 working with bamboo, bamboo architecture, architectural details, bamboo building, interior design, green architecture, creative design, natural materials, bamboo strength, bamboo, design inspiration, bamboo flexibility, bamboo durability, eco friendly, sustainable design, design, bamboo community, bamboo furniture, bamboo design, adaptable design, architectural inspiration false full 10 2 44a240b6-e1d5-4eb4-8370-60275440fa53 Building Bamboo Furniture We dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople. We talk about everything from colonization, the issues with industrial design, creating products with soul, and much more. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • From Industrial Design To Bamboo
  • Investigating Bamboo Species For Furniture Production
  • Using Local Bamboo
  • Standardising Bamboo
  • Changing The Perception Of Bamboo
  • Creating A High-Value Bamboo Product Line
  • Uplifting Local Bamboo Communities
  • Working with INBAR
  • Empowering Communities
  • Working With The Local Government
  • Dendrocalamus Strictus
  • Traditional Skills And Contemporary Designs
  • The Value Of Craftspeople
  • Challenges In Bamboo Furniture
  • Creating Products With Soul
  • What is Next For Rhizome
  • Rebecca’s Advice For Designers Who Aspire To Work With Bamb
]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:14:27 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Bamboo U) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/building-bamboo-furniture-uxB68Gm_ We dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople. We talk about everything from colonization, the issues with industrial design, creating products with soul, and much more. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • From Industrial Design To Bamboo
  • Investigating Bamboo Species For Furniture Production
  • Using Local Bamboo
  • Standardising Bamboo
  • Changing The Perception Of Bamboo
  • Creating A High-Value Bamboo Product Line
  • Uplifting Local Bamboo Communities
  • Working with INBAR
  • Empowering Communities
  • Working With The Local Government
  • Dendrocalamus Strictus
  • Traditional Skills And Contemporary Designs
  • The Value Of Craftspeople
  • Challenges In Bamboo Furniture
  • Creating Products With Soul
  • What is Next For Rhizome
  • Rebecca’s Advice For Designers Who Aspire To Work With Bamb
]]> Building Bamboo Furniture Bamboo U 00:47:31 bamboo architecture, architectural details, bamboo building, interior design, green architecture, creative design, natural materials, bamboo strength, bamboo, design inspiration, bamboo flexibility, bamboo durability, eco friendly, sustainable design, bamboo furniture, bamboo design, architectural inspiration false full 9 2 7c9128f6-c42b-4e3c-8355-49ca7c82512b The Future Potential of Bamboo Architecture In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Bamboo As A Building Material
  • How Bamboo Sits Within The Spectrum Of Materials
  • Creating Rules And Codes Of Practice For Bamboo
  • The Properties Of Bamboo
  • Incorporating Bamboo Into A Western Context
  • Engineered Bamboo
  • Zero Carbon Buildings
  • How Bamboo Grows
  • Harvesting Bamboo
  • The Impact Of Bamboo On The Construction Industry
  • Researching The Manufacturing Of Engineered Bamboo In Vancouver
  • Bamboo In North America
  • ISO Standards For Bamboo
  • How Bamboo Is Superior To Wood and How It Is Inferior
  • Bamboo’s Tensile And Compression Capacities
  • Opportunities With Engineered Bamboo
  • Bamboo And Japanese Joinery
  • The Limits Of Round Pole Construction
  • Geometric Stiffness And Its Role In Bamboo Architecture
  • Bamboo Testing
  • University Research Of Bamboo
  • Bamboo Joinery
  • The Future Potential Of Round Pole Construction
  • Taking Bamboo To Mars

_________

Learn more about Atelier One:

https://www.atelierone.com/

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 11:40:11 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-potential-of-bamboo-architecture-Dxu5oXDA In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Bamboo As A Building Material
  • How Bamboo Sits Within The Spectrum Of Materials
  • Creating Rules And Codes Of Practice For Bamboo
  • The Properties Of Bamboo
  • Incorporating Bamboo Into A Western Context
  • Engineered Bamboo
  • Zero Carbon Buildings
  • How Bamboo Grows
  • Harvesting Bamboo
  • The Impact Of Bamboo On The Construction Industry
  • Researching The Manufacturing Of Engineered Bamboo In Vancouver
  • Bamboo In North America
  • ISO Standards For Bamboo
  • How Bamboo Is Superior To Wood and How It Is Inferior
  • Bamboo’s Tensile And Compression Capacities
  • Opportunities With Engineered Bamboo
  • Bamboo And Japanese Joinery
  • The Limits Of Round Pole Construction
  • Geometric Stiffness And Its Role In Bamboo Architecture
  • Bamboo Testing
  • University Research Of Bamboo
  • Bamboo Joinery
  • The Future Potential Of Round Pole Construction
  • Taking Bamboo To Mars

_________

Learn more about Atelier One:

https://www.atelierone.com/

]]> The Future Potential of Bamboo Architecture Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan, Orin Hardy 00:59:48 Taking bamboo to outer space- more specifically Mars- is a featured topic at the end of this podcast. We also talk about engineered bamboo, round pole construction, and the future of bamboo construction. An absolute honor to have Atelier One’s Neil Thomas as a guest in today’s episode. Taking bamboo to outer space- more specifically Mars- is a featured topic at the end of this podcast. We also talk about engineered bamboo, round pole construction, and the future of bamboo construction. An absolute honor to have Atelier One’s Neil Thomas as a guest in today’s episode. bamboo architecture, bamboo construction, architectural details, bamboo building, interior design, green architecture, bamboo engineering, creative design, natural materials, bamboo strength, design inspiration, bamboo flexibility, bamboo durability, eco friendly, sustainable design, bamboo structures, bamboo furniture, bamboo design, bamboou, bamboo art, architectural inspiration, structural engineering false full 8 2 8716cafa-96ff-42cd-a5e5-9caf07fe6de3 From Conventional Materials To Bamboo Architecture In This Episode We Discuss:

  • How the interest in bamboo came to be
  • Visit to Bali and Green Village 
  • Harvesting and Treating Bamboo
  • First Bamboo Project
  • Building For Conscious Impact In Nepal
  • Failures and Lessons Learned
  • Bamboo In Nepal
  • Starting Bambufolia
  • Projects To Start With
  • Elevating Bamboo 
  • The Biggest Challenge When Working With Bamboo 
  • Testing Bamboo To Make Sure It's Been Treated
  • Bamboo Species
  • Local Perception Of Bamboo
  • Team Work
  • Finding Craftsman
  • Building Larger Projects
  • Client Relationships
  • Building A Network

Learn more about Paola's work at Bambufolia: http://bambufolia.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/bambufolia/

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/from-conventional-materials-to-bamboo-architecture-etuHd34C In This Episode We Discuss:

  • How the interest in bamboo came to be
  • Visit to Bali and Green Village 
  • Harvesting and Treating Bamboo
  • First Bamboo Project
  • Building For Conscious Impact In Nepal
  • Failures and Lessons Learned
  • Bamboo In Nepal
  • Starting Bambufolia
  • Projects To Start With
  • Elevating Bamboo 
  • The Biggest Challenge When Working With Bamboo 
  • Testing Bamboo To Make Sure It's Been Treated
  • Bamboo Species
  • Local Perception Of Bamboo
  • Team Work
  • Finding Craftsman
  • Building Larger Projects
  • Client Relationships
  • Building A Network

Learn more about Paola's work at Bambufolia: http://bambufolia.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/bambufolia/

]]> From Conventional Materials To Bamboo Architecture Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan 00:54:11 In today’s episode, we speak with Paola Rojas, an architect, and Bamboo U alumni. If you are an aspiring bamboo architect then this episode is for you! We talk about the challenges and lessons learned from getting started. From first bamboo projects all the way to collaborating to build reputable bamboo structures in Mexico. In today’s episode, we speak with Paola Rojas, an architect, and Bamboo U alumni. If you are an aspiring bamboo architect then this episode is for you! We talk about the challenges and lessons learned from getting started. From first bamboo projects all the way to collaborating to build reputable bamboo structures in Mexico. bamboo species, bamboo project, bamboo architecture, bamboo construction, architectural details, bamboo building, interior design, green architecture, bamboo treating, bamboo engineering, creative design, bamboo harvesting, natural materials, bamboo strength, bamboo, design inspiration, bamboo flexibility, bamboo durability, elevating bamboo, eco friendly, sustainable design, bamboo structures, bamboo community, bamboo furniture, bamboo design, bamboou, bamboo art, bamboo craftsman, architectural inspiration, structural engineering false full 7 2 df5433eb-4c1a-4adf-89dd-24a7738d6a8e Digital Design, Augmented Reality, and Bamboo Architecture In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Bringing High Tech Into Low Tech Areas
  • From Digital To Reality
  • HoloLenses
  • On-Site Design With Augmented Reality (AR)
  • Kristof’s Work With Bamboo
  • The Golden Moon Bamboo Installation
  • The ZCB Bamboo Pavilion in Hong Kong
  • Using Complex Geometry For Creating Rigidity
  • The Limiting Process Of Conventional Architecture And Building
  • The Importance Of Digital Design Tools
  • Rhinocereous and Grasshopper 3D Modelers
  • Speeding Up Construction With Digital and Parametric Design
  • The Future For Young Designers
  • Digital Design For Bamboo Architecture
  • Building BIG Using Parametric Design And Geometries
  • Mitigating The Impact Of The Irregularity Of Bamboo
  • The Potential Role Of AI In Bamboo Architecture
  • Design Methods That Account For Variability

____________

Learn more about Kristof’s work at LEAD Architecture: https://l-e-a-d.pro/ and the Building Simplexity Lab at Hong Kong Uni https://bsl.hku.hk/

His tutorials are available here: 

  1. Grasshopper: https://bsl.hku.hk/tutorials/
  2. Bending active bamboo shells: https://bsl.hku.hk/babss/

Kristof is a guest speaker for The Fundamentals Of Building Bamboo Online Course and also a resident facilitator on our 11 Day Course in Bali: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Adrian Tan, Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/digital-design-augmented-reality-and-bamboo-architecture-AzmZn2nk In This Episode We Discuss:

  • Bringing High Tech Into Low Tech Areas
  • From Digital To Reality
  • HoloLenses
  • On-Site Design With Augmented Reality (AR)
  • Kristof’s Work With Bamboo
  • The Golden Moon Bamboo Installation
  • The ZCB Bamboo Pavilion in Hong Kong
  • Using Complex Geometry For Creating Rigidity
  • The Limiting Process Of Conventional Architecture And Building
  • The Importance Of Digital Design Tools
  • Rhinocereous and Grasshopper 3D Modelers
  • Speeding Up Construction With Digital and Parametric Design
  • The Future For Young Designers
  • Digital Design For Bamboo Architecture
  • Building BIG Using Parametric Design And Geometries
  • Mitigating The Impact Of The Irregularity Of Bamboo
  • The Potential Role Of AI In Bamboo Architecture
  • Design Methods That Account For Variability

____________

Learn more about Kristof’s work at LEAD Architecture: https://l-e-a-d.pro/ and the Building Simplexity Lab at Hong Kong Uni https://bsl.hku.hk/

His tutorials are available here: 

  1. Grasshopper: https://bsl.hku.hk/tutorials/
  2. Bending active bamboo shells: https://bsl.hku.hk/babss/

Kristof is a guest speaker for The Fundamentals Of Building Bamboo Online Course and also a resident facilitator on our 11 Day Course in Bali: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Digital Design, Augmented Reality, and Bamboo Architecture Adrian Tan, Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy 00:47:59 This might have been my favorite conversation of the season! A really interesting discussion about digital design and augmented reality, and how these tools might impact the future of bamboo architecture. Kristof Crolla is an associate Dean at The University of Hong Kong and also the Founder, Principal of the Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd. (LEAD). This might have been my favorite conversation of the season! A really interesting discussion about digital design and augmented reality, and how these tools might impact the future of bamboo architecture. Kristof Crolla is an associate Dean at The University of Hong Kong and also the Founder, Principal of the Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd. (LEAD). smart design, bamboo architecture, bamboo construction, ar design, augmented reality, sustainable architecture, parametric design, digital architecture, eco architecture, virtual reality design, sustainable design, bamboo design, digital design, future of design, green building false full 6 2 d999852c-6ed4-4782-9a4b-505a22d73fbe Building Green School Tulum An exciting episode and topic for the future of bamboo architecture in the Americas. Jules De Laage is an architect, former Program Manager at Bamboo U and currently leading the team building Green School Tulum in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to bring bamboo designs into a new context that faces environmental challenges like hurricanes, which requires an entirely new design vocabulary to emerge as a response.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • What It Is Like To Build With Bamboo In Mexico
  • Adapting To The Local Constraints
  • Turning Constraints Into Creative Opportunities
  • New Structural Systems For Hurricanes
  • Bamboo Species and Heat Bending Bamboo
  • Building Curves Without Compromising Structural Integrity
  • Testing The Mechanical Properties Of Bamboo
  • The Social Context For Bamboo In Mexico
  • Training Carpenters To Work With Bamboo
  • It Takes A Village To Grow Bamboo Buildings
  • Bamboo U Alumni Working On Green School Tulum

Learn more about Green School Tulum at:

https://greenschooltulum.mx/

Jules’ is a guest speaker for The Fundamentals Of Building Bamboo Online Course: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 01:04:15 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Adrian Tan) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/building-green-school-tulum-_suK7Jhe An exciting episode and topic for the future of bamboo architecture in the Americas. Jules De Laage is an architect, former Program Manager at Bamboo U and currently leading the team building Green School Tulum in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to bring bamboo designs into a new context that faces environmental challenges like hurricanes, which requires an entirely new design vocabulary to emerge as a response.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • What It Is Like To Build With Bamboo In Mexico
  • Adapting To The Local Constraints
  • Turning Constraints Into Creative Opportunities
  • New Structural Systems For Hurricanes
  • Bamboo Species and Heat Bending Bamboo
  • Building Curves Without Compromising Structural Integrity
  • Testing The Mechanical Properties Of Bamboo
  • The Social Context For Bamboo In Mexico
  • Training Carpenters To Work With Bamboo
  • It Takes A Village To Grow Bamboo Buildings
  • Bamboo U Alumni Working On Green School Tulum

Learn more about Green School Tulum at:

https://greenschooltulum.mx/

Jules’ is a guest speaker for The Fundamentals Of Building Bamboo Online Course: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Building Green School Tulum Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Adrian Tan 00:40:06 An exciting episode and topic for the future of bamboo architecture in the Americas. Jules De Laage is an architect, former Program Manager at Bamboo U and currently leading the team building Green School Tulum in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to bring bamboo designs into a new context that faces environmental challenges like hurricanes, which requires an entirely new design vocabulary to emerge as a response. An exciting episode and topic for the future of bamboo architecture in the Americas. Jules De Laage is an architect, former Program Manager at Bamboo U and currently leading the team building Green School Tulum in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to bring bamboo designs into a new context that faces environmental challenges like hurricanes, which requires an entirely new design vocabulary to emerge as a response. sustainable living, bamboo carpenter, bamboo architecture, bamboo craft, bamboo school, eco living, testing bamboo, sustainable materials, bamboo, eco architecture, sustainabledesign, bamboo bending, green school, build with bamboo, sustainable building, climate change, bamboo design, low carbon living, eco building, bamboo art, sustainable school, bamboo in mexico false full 5 2 21f4c196-5b15-489c-a582-b5dc0b940d89 Bamboo and The Circular Economy The circular economy is a set of principles which serve as a guide in how we use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Felix Bock is the CEO and the Founder of ChopValue and we are honored to have him as a guest on today’s episode, to talk about turning waste into a resource and building a movement around the circular economy.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • What is Chopvalue and Why Chopsticks?
  •  The Scale Of Waste
  • Building A Movement Around The Circular Economy
  • Starting A Microfactory
  • The Connection Between Profit And Impact
  • Non-Toxic Resins
  • Creating Modular Components
  • Creating Cradle To Cradle Products
  • From Raw Material To High-Value End Product
  • Developing A Market
  • Creating Long Term Partnerships
  • No Bad Ideas
  • Employee Engagement
  • Growing Responsibly
  • Using Franchising As A Tool For Growth
  • Hungry For Change
  • Redefining Waste To Resource
  • Scaling and Doing Good

Learn more about ChopValue and Felix’ work: https://chopvalue.com/

Felix is also a resident speaker and facilitator of The Bamboo U Online Course: The Fundamentals Of Building With Bamboo: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:55:23 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Adrian Tan, Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/bamboo-and-the-circular-economy-5Pn5WOwc The circular economy is a set of principles which serve as a guide in how we use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Felix Bock is the CEO and the Founder of ChopValue and we are honored to have him as a guest on today’s episode, to talk about turning waste into a resource and building a movement around the circular economy.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • What is Chopvalue and Why Chopsticks?
  •  The Scale Of Waste
  • Building A Movement Around The Circular Economy
  • Starting A Microfactory
  • The Connection Between Profit And Impact
  • Non-Toxic Resins
  • Creating Modular Components
  • Creating Cradle To Cradle Products
  • From Raw Material To High-Value End Product
  • Developing A Market
  • Creating Long Term Partnerships
  • No Bad Ideas
  • Employee Engagement
  • Growing Responsibly
  • Using Franchising As A Tool For Growth
  • Hungry For Change
  • Redefining Waste To Resource
  • Scaling and Doing Good

Learn more about ChopValue and Felix’ work: https://chopvalue.com/

Felix is also a resident speaker and facilitator of The Bamboo U Online Course: The Fundamentals Of Building With Bamboo: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Bamboo and The Circular Economy Adrian Tan, Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi 00:58:08 The circular economy is a set of principles which serve as a guide in how we use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Felix Bock is the CEO and the Founder of ChopValue and we are honored to have him as a guest on today’s episode, to talk about turning waste into a resource and building a movement around the circular economy. The circular economy is a set of principles which serve as a guide in how we use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Felix Bock is the CEO and the Founder of ChopValue and we are honored to have him as a guest on today’s episode, to talk about turning waste into a resource and building a movement around the circular economy. circular economy, chopvalue, sustainability, chopsticks recycle, recycle waste false full 4 2 42331044-a450-4606-bc5e-b5c83c6d8e63 Starting A Bamboo Industry From Scratch Sanne is a Bamboo U Alumni and an architect from Amsterdam. Together with her team, she is working on building an entire bamboo industry in Uganda- from plantation and harvesting to government support and building structures.

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In This Episode We Discuss:

4:05 Sanne’s First Bamboo Building Project

6:16 Building With Sustainable Materials In Uganda

7:20 Establishing The Overall System For A Bamboo Project To Be Possible

8:06 The Clients And Organisations Wanting To Build With Bamboo In Uganda

10:47 Setting Up A Bamboo Supply Chain

12:32 INBAR And Bamboo Seedlings

13:37 Setting Up A Database For Bamboo Uganda

14:43 Bamboo Species Of Africa

16:00 How Does Growing Bamboo Influence Your Designs

18:31 Bamboo Species Influencing Design

20:55 Opening A Bamboo Factory

22:18 Bamboo At The Nyege Nyege Music Festival

22:45 Building a 9000 sqm Bamboo Structure Over The Old Taxi Park In Uganda

25:35 Training Local Carpenters

28:18 Designing Within Constraints

31:35 Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are

32:40 Bringing The Right People Together

 

Learn more about Sanne and her team’s work:

@bkvvarchitecten

@sanneeekel

 

Sanne is an alumni of both Bamboo U’s The Fundamentals Of Building Bamboo Online Course and our 11 Day Build and Design Course: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:28:08 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/a-bamboo-industry-from-scratch-uCCwC48a Sanne is a Bamboo U Alumni and an architect from Amsterdam. Together with her team, she is working on building an entire bamboo industry in Uganda- from plantation and harvesting to government support and building structures.

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In This Episode We Discuss:

4:05 Sanne’s First Bamboo Building Project

6:16 Building With Sustainable Materials In Uganda

7:20 Establishing The Overall System For A Bamboo Project To Be Possible

8:06 The Clients And Organisations Wanting To Build With Bamboo In Uganda

10:47 Setting Up A Bamboo Supply Chain

12:32 INBAR And Bamboo Seedlings

13:37 Setting Up A Database For Bamboo Uganda

14:43 Bamboo Species Of Africa

16:00 How Does Growing Bamboo Influence Your Designs

18:31 Bamboo Species Influencing Design

20:55 Opening A Bamboo Factory

22:18 Bamboo At The Nyege Nyege Music Festival

22:45 Building a 9000 sqm Bamboo Structure Over The Old Taxi Park In Uganda

25:35 Training Local Carpenters

28:18 Designing Within Constraints

31:35 Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are

32:40 Bringing The Right People Together

 

Learn more about Sanne and her team’s work:

@bkvvarchitecten

@sanneeekel

 

Sanne is an alumni of both Bamboo U’s The Fundamentals Of Building Bamboo Online Course and our 11 Day Build and Design Course: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Starting A Bamboo Industry From Scratch Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan 00:38:38 Sanne is a Bamboo U Alumni and an architect from Amsterdam. Together with her team, she is working on building an entire bamboo industry in Uganda- from plantation and harvesting to government support and building structures. Sanne is a Bamboo U Alumni and an architect from Amsterdam. Together with her team, she is working on building an entire bamboo industry in Uganda- from plantation and harvesting to government support and building structures. bamboo species, bamboo species in africa, bamboo structure in africa, uganda, bamboo in uganda, supply chain, bamboo, nyege nyege, bamboo seedlings, bamboo structure in uganda, build with bamboo, sustainable building, bamboo africa, bamboo supply chain, bamboo design, inbar, bamboo grow false full 3 2 b888d284-8330-443a-8fb5-f71ada1a451b Bamboo As A Round Pole Or A Square Plank How do you build with bamboo in a context that is highly regulated? Jed Long began his journey of building with bamboo by constructing temporary structures at festivals and art installations for The Biennale of Sydney in Australia. Today, he has relocated to Bali to work on the manufacturing of cross-laminated bamboo with Indobamboo. He is passionate about increasing the uptake of bamboo for different contexts and purposes.

Jed is the Co-Founder of Cave Urban situated in Australia.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • 01:49 The Origins Of Cave Urban And Working With Bamboo In Australia
  • 03:32 A Bamboo Exhibition: First Bamboo Project
  • 05:39 Harvesting, Treating, Processing, And Building With Our Own Building
  • 08:10 Harvesting Bamboo: Running vs Clumping Bamboo
  • 09:20 Learning From Bamboo Masters
  • 13:56 From Working in Unregulated To Regulated Spaces
  • 14:44 Bamboo At The Sydney Biennale
  • 17:53 What It's Like To Build With Bamboo Within Regulations
  • 21:17 Building In Community
  • 23:30 Education In Exchange For Labor
  • 25:36 Agritecture: From Plant to Building
  • 26:45 Creating A Culture Of Bamboo In Non-Bamboo Areas
  • 29:45 Bamboo In Context
  • 31:11 Indobamboo and Laminated Bamboo
  • 34:24 The Challenges With Laminated Bamboo
  • 38:58 Opportunities With Laminated Bamboo
  • 40:40 ISO Standard For Engineered Bamboo Products
  • 44:25 A Positive Future For The Built Environment
  • 44:42 The Price Gap Between Bamboo and Conventional Materials
  • 47:52 Durability

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Learn more about Jed’s work at:

https://www.caveurban.com/

@caveurban

https://indobamboo.com/

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Learn more about bamboo and engineering during our upcoming courses: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:59:27 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Jed Long, Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan, Orin Hardy) http://www.bamboou.com/s2ep2jedlong How do you build with bamboo in a context that is highly regulated? Jed Long began his journey of building with bamboo by constructing temporary structures at festivals and art installations for The Biennale of Sydney in Australia. Today, he has relocated to Bali to work on the manufacturing of cross-laminated bamboo with Indobamboo. He is passionate about increasing the uptake of bamboo for different contexts and purposes.

Jed is the Co-Founder of Cave Urban situated in Australia.

In This Episode We Discuss:

  • 01:49 The Origins Of Cave Urban And Working With Bamboo In Australia
  • 03:32 A Bamboo Exhibition: First Bamboo Project
  • 05:39 Harvesting, Treating, Processing, And Building With Our Own Building
  • 08:10 Harvesting Bamboo: Running vs Clumping Bamboo
  • 09:20 Learning From Bamboo Masters
  • 13:56 From Working in Unregulated To Regulated Spaces
  • 14:44 Bamboo At The Sydney Biennale
  • 17:53 What It's Like To Build With Bamboo Within Regulations
  • 21:17 Building In Community
  • 23:30 Education In Exchange For Labor
  • 25:36 Agritecture: From Plant to Building
  • 26:45 Creating A Culture Of Bamboo In Non-Bamboo Areas
  • 29:45 Bamboo In Context
  • 31:11 Indobamboo and Laminated Bamboo
  • 34:24 The Challenges With Laminated Bamboo
  • 38:58 Opportunities With Laminated Bamboo
  • 40:40 ISO Standard For Engineered Bamboo Products
  • 44:25 A Positive Future For The Built Environment
  • 44:42 The Price Gap Between Bamboo and Conventional Materials
  • 47:52 Durability

_______

Learn more about Jed’s work at:

https://www.caveurban.com/

@caveurban

https://indobamboo.com/

_______

Learn more about bamboo and engineering during our upcoming courses: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Bamboo As A Round Pole Or A Square Plank Jed Long, Rizal Abdulhadi, Adrian Tan, Orin Hardy 00:54:12 Jed Long began working with bamboo for temporary structures at festivals, today he is working with engineered bamboo. Jed Long began working with bamboo for temporary structures at festivals, today he is working with engineered bamboo. harvesting bamboo, isobamboo, squareplank, iso bamboo, sydney biennale, clumping bamboo, bamboo, conventional materials, bambooagritecture, bamboo in australia, laminatedbamboo, bamboo culture, indobamboo false full 2 2 be11e73c-0a08-4f2c-8421-b6a47ad042c1 Engineering For Bamboo We’re back with a brand new season, and we’re honored to have Luis Felipe Lopez as our first guest. Originally from Colombia, Luis is an expert bamboo engineer based in the Philippines where he works on sustainable social housing made using bamboo with his firm Base Bahay.

In this episode we discuss:

  • 03.21 Traditional Bamboo Buildings In Colombia
  • 06:30 Research On The Earthquake Resistance Of Bamboo Buildings
  • 07:37 Publishing The World’s First Bamboo Building Code And The ISO Standards For Bamboo
  • 09:08 Building Hurricane-Safe Homes With Bamboo
  • 10:40 Base Bahay And The Hilti Foundation
  • 12:30 Moving To The Philippines To Build Social And Sustainable Housing
  • 14:31 Creating A Laboratory And Training Center For Sustainable Materials And Social Housing
  • 16:30 Bamboo Testing
  • 18:43 Testing The Properties Of Bamboo For Construction
  • 20:50 Testing Guadua and Bambusa Blumeana
  • 22:21 The Most Important Factors To Consider When Testing Bamboo
  • 23:05 Comparing Bamboo To Other Materials
  • 25:40  How Many Cars Can You Pile On Top Of A Bamboo Pole Before It Breaks?
  • 28.04 Bamboo As A Round Pole Vs Processed Bamboo
  • 33:34 The Social Sustainable Housing And What It Costs
  • 35:00 The Major Roadblock To The Uptake Of Bamboo Construction
  • 37:50 The Easiest Way To Lower The Carbon Emissions In Your Buildings
  • 39:01 What You Can Do To Help Advance The Use Of Bamboo For Construction
     

Learn more about Luis’ work at:

https://base-builds.com/

@basebuilds 

Learn more about bamboo and engineering during our upcoming courses: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:30:21 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Luis Felipe Lopez, Adrian Tan, Rizal Abdulhadi) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/engineering-for-bamboo-R9KhHXta We’re back with a brand new season, and we’re honored to have Luis Felipe Lopez as our first guest. Originally from Colombia, Luis is an expert bamboo engineer based in the Philippines where he works on sustainable social housing made using bamboo with his firm Base Bahay.

In this episode we discuss:

  • 03.21 Traditional Bamboo Buildings In Colombia
  • 06:30 Research On The Earthquake Resistance Of Bamboo Buildings
  • 07:37 Publishing The World’s First Bamboo Building Code And The ISO Standards For Bamboo
  • 09:08 Building Hurricane-Safe Homes With Bamboo
  • 10:40 Base Bahay And The Hilti Foundation
  • 12:30 Moving To The Philippines To Build Social And Sustainable Housing
  • 14:31 Creating A Laboratory And Training Center For Sustainable Materials And Social Housing
  • 16:30 Bamboo Testing
  • 18:43 Testing The Properties Of Bamboo For Construction
  • 20:50 Testing Guadua and Bambusa Blumeana
  • 22:21 The Most Important Factors To Consider When Testing Bamboo
  • 23:05 Comparing Bamboo To Other Materials
  • 25:40  How Many Cars Can You Pile On Top Of A Bamboo Pole Before It Breaks?
  • 28.04 Bamboo As A Round Pole Vs Processed Bamboo
  • 33:34 The Social Sustainable Housing And What It Costs
  • 35:00 The Major Roadblock To The Uptake Of Bamboo Construction
  • 37:50 The Easiest Way To Lower The Carbon Emissions In Your Buildings
  • 39:01 What You Can Do To Help Advance The Use Of Bamboo For Construction
     

Learn more about Luis’ work at:

https://base-builds.com/

@basebuilds 

Learn more about bamboo and engineering during our upcoming courses: https://www.bamboou.com/courses

]]> Engineering For Bamboo Luis Felipe Lopez, Adrian Tan, Rizal Abdulhadi 00:44:53 We’re back with a brand new season, and we’re honored to have Luis Felipe Lopez as our first guest. Originally from Colombia, Luis is an expert bamboo engineer based in the Philippines where he works on sustainable social housing made using bamboo with his firm Base Bahay. We’re back with a brand new season, and we’re honored to have Luis Felipe Lopez as our first guest. Originally from Colombia, Luis is an expert bamboo engineer based in the Philippines where he works on sustainable social housing made using bamboo with his firm Base Bahay. bamboo for construction, earthquake resistance bamboo building, bamboo in colombia, bamboo pole, base bahay, engineering bamboo, carbon emission, bamboo test, bamboo, guadua, bamboo iso, sustainable housing, earthquake resistance building, bamboo engineered, building safe home, bamboo contruction, bamboo testing, iso, hurricane safe house, bambusa bluemeana false full 1 2 19e7ac44-52e8-4b88-9e30-e84f87688473 Bamboo Farms in Europe This episode was recorded in Gozo, Malta in Dr. Friederich's home. 

Dr. Hans Friederich's blog:  Hansfriederich.wordpress.com

The Bamboo European Plantation Program: Bamboologic.eu

The World Bamboo Organization: Worldbamboo.net

International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation: www.inbar.int

]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2020 16:00:24 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Dr. Hans Friederich) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/farming-bamboo-in-europe-BwReZgoX This episode was recorded in Gozo, Malta in Dr. Friederich's home. 

Dr. Hans Friederich's blog:  Hansfriederich.wordpress.com

The Bamboo European Plantation Program: Bamboologic.eu

The World Bamboo Organization: Worldbamboo.net

International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation: www.inbar.int

]]> Bamboo Farms in Europe Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Dr. Hans Friederich 00:51:49 Dr. Friederich is planting Europe's first bamboo farm in southern Portugal. He says it could be the beginning of the bamboo industry in the region. Europe is one of the largest markets for bamboo products in the world and the demand for bamboo is growing. Although bamboo is not a native species, there are a few potential benefits to European bamboo farms. This includes fighting climate change, boosting local economies, and supporting the next generation of European farmers. Listen in to learn more. Dr. Friederich is planting Europe's first bamboo farm in southern Portugal. He says it could be the beginning of the bamboo industry in the region. Europe is one of the largest markets for bamboo products in the world and the demand for bamboo is growing. Although bamboo is not a native species, there are a few potential benefits to European bamboo farms. This includes fighting climate change, boosting local economies, and supporting the next generation of European farmers. Listen in to learn more. ibuku, john hardy, china, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, travel, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, dr. hans friederich, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, inbar, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 9 1 5e3d447a-8842-4221-ad65-d3310b320b22 Becoming a Bamboo Architect Jules works for Ibuku and is currently part of the team designing Green School in Tulum, Mexico

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia.  Sorry about the frogs in the background. Life in the jungle.

]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:00:29 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Jules Delaage, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/becoming-a-bamboo-architect-ffVU2pYr Jules works for Ibuku and is currently part of the team designing Green School in Tulum, Mexico

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia.  Sorry about the frogs in the background. Life in the jungle.

]]> Becoming a Bamboo Architect Rizal Abdulhadi, Jules Delaage, Orin Hardy 00:52:23 Jules graduated from architecture school in Montreal Canada and decided to take a different path after he graduated. He went to Brazil to see his father, and quickly fell in love with bamboo. Then he moved to Bali to gain the relevant skills and expertise to become a bamboo architect because he believes bamboo is the perfect ambassador to introduce more people to the power of sustainable architecture. This podcast is about his journey to understanding the full capacity of bamboo as a building material. Jules graduated from architecture school in Montreal Canada and decided to take a different path after he graduated. He went to Brazil to see his father, and quickly fell in love with bamboo. Then he moved to Bali to gain the relevant skills and expertise to become a bamboo architect because he believes bamboo is the perfect ambassador to introduce more people to the power of sustainable architecture. This podcast is about his journey to understanding the full capacity of bamboo as a building material. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, jules delaage, product design, travel, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 8 1 3d18508f-3455-4c21-b6bf-15994d5bdd5d Bamboo Carpentry in Bali If you want to meet Moko take a tour of the Ibuku factory or come to Bamboo U! 

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 16:00:14 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Ketut Sumerta) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/bamboo-carpentry-in-bali-CUykcst2 If you want to meet Moko take a tour of the Ibuku factory or come to Bamboo U! 

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

]]> Bamboo Carpentry in Bali Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Ketut Sumerta 00:45:17 This episode explores the role of craftsmanship in Bamboo construction. Moko has been working with Bamboo since he was a young child and comes from a long line of traditional Balinese Craftsmen. He has worked first for Green School, and then with Ibuku for more than 10 years. Besides being a production manager at Ibuku's factory he's also an instructor at Bamboo U and teaches people from all over the world how to build unique bamboo creations. This episode explores the role of craftsmanship in Bamboo construction. Moko has been working with Bamboo since he was a young child and comes from a long line of traditional Balinese Craftsmen. He has worked first for Green School, and then with Ibuku for more than 10 years. Besides being a production manager at Ibuku's factory he's also an instructor at Bamboo U and teaches people from all over the world how to build unique bamboo creations. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, travel, sustainable, sustainability, ketut sumerta, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, moko, green building, elora hardy false full 7 1 c537da69-6d6a-4587-8e7b-2d2913dbab34 Building Championship-Winning Bikes With Bamboo Check out BooBike, BooHugger, and his factory Bamboo Master. 

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

 

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:00:04 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, James Wolf) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/bamboo-bikes-brI9ETdn Check out BooBike, BooHugger, and his factory Bamboo Master. 

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

 

]]> Building Championship-Winning Bikes With Bamboo Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, James Wolf 00:50:07 James Wolf and his wife Lam have been working with bamboo in Vietnam for over 20 years. He has started multiple successful bamboo companies combining his design skills with his passion for Bamboo. His products range from water fountains, to racing bikes, to 'squatty potties.' You'll need to listen to this episode to find out what that is. His mission is to design with bamboo not just because it is sustainable, but because it performs better than alternatives. James Wolf and his wife Lam have been working with bamboo in Vietnam for over 20 years. He has started multiple successful bamboo companies combining his design skills with his passion for Bamboo. His products range from water fountains, to racing bikes, to 'squatty potties.' You'll need to listen to this episode to find out what that is. His mission is to design with bamboo not just because it is sustainable, but because it performs better than alternatives. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, james wolf, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, travel, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, boobikes, eco homes, industrial design, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, boohugger, bamboo master, bamboo design, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 6 1 f8357bc1-519c-4d87-9068-ddc8deaf2b9f Reimagining Homes with Bamboo Please check out Elora's work at IBUKU.COM as well as her inspiring TED Talk. She was also just featured on Apple TV's new HOME series. View the trailer here, or check it out on Apple TV. You can also see her work on instagram @ibukubali

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia. 

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:00:04 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Elora Hardy, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/elora-hardy-V4836Hz1 Please check out Elora's work at IBUKU.COM as well as her inspiring TED Talk. She was also just featured on Apple TV's new HOME series. View the trailer here, or check it out on Apple TV. You can also see her work on instagram @ibukubali

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia. 

]]> Reimagining Homes with Bamboo Rizal Abdulhadi, Elora Hardy, Orin Hardy 01:04:56 This interview is with Elora Hardy. She is the founder and creative director of IBUKU, a Bali based team of designers and architects who make innovative structures our of Bamboo. Her work has gained international attention, for reconnecting human spaces with nature, and reminding us that a inspirational and hopeful future is possible. This interview is with Elora Hardy. She is the founder and creative director of IBUKU, a Bali based team of designers and architects who make innovative structures our of Bamboo. Her work has gained international attention, for reconnecting human spaces with nature, and reminding us that a inspirational and hopeful future is possible. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, travel, architecture, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, design, future, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 5 1 f09b9aef-647f-4201-ae3b-b92fc0e14f6b Training The Eye With Bamboo Scotts favourite book:  Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual  Relationships, By Gail Greet Hannah

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 16:00:08 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Scott Vandervoort) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/training-the-eye-with-bamboo-sdje6LSk Scotts favourite book:  Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual  Relationships, By Gail Greet Hannah

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

]]> Training The Eye With Bamboo Orin Hardy, Rizal Abdulhadi, Scott Vandervoort 00:44:10 Bamboo offers design students new opportunities to understand form. This interview is with Scott Vandervoort one of our guest facilitators at Bamboo U. Scott has been teaching 3D design at Pratt Institute in New York for over 15 years, and has lectured internationally on form making. He runs training workshops on abstract visualization techniques and in developing hand eye coordination. Scott fell in love with bamboo while living in Bali in 2019. Listen in to learn more about how bamboo can help us expand our creativity and develop beautiful objects out of bamboo. Bamboo offers design students new opportunities to understand form. This interview is with Scott Vandervoort one of our guest facilitators at Bamboo U. Scott has been teaching 3D design at Pratt Institute in New York for over 15 years, and has lectured internationally on form making. He runs training workshops on abstract visualization techniques and in developing hand eye coordination. Scott fell in love with bamboo while living in Bali in 2019. Listen in to learn more about how bamboo can help us expand our creativity and develop beautiful objects out of bamboo. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, scott vandervoort, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo, bali, travel, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, industrial design, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, bamboou, bamboo university, pratt institute, green building, elora hardy false full 4 1 9b1986f0-ce3e-4f2f-b584-9c8ecc3302e8 1000 Bamboo Villages 1000 Bamboo Villages Link

Arief's Book: "Towards Resilient Bamboo Forestry: A Reference Guide for Improved Management of Clumping Bamboo for Timber Bamboo" by Arief Rabik, Ben Brown

Arief's Bio: Trained in environmental sciences, Arief is considered as the world’s top bamboo forestry and harvesting expert. He founded Indobamboo and aims at combining production with community development. He is a member of the Indonesian delegation for COP 21, 22 and 23.

If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to sustainable harvest, propagate and preserve bamboo, join us at Bamboo U on one of our upcoming courses.

And follow us on instagram @bambooubali to see what we are up to in Bali.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 16:00:08 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Arief Rabik) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/1000-bamboo-villages-mJvi6ee5 1000 Bamboo Villages Link

Arief's Book: "Towards Resilient Bamboo Forestry: A Reference Guide for Improved Management of Clumping Bamboo for Timber Bamboo" by Arief Rabik, Ben Brown

Arief's Bio: Trained in environmental sciences, Arief is considered as the world’s top bamboo forestry and harvesting expert. He founded Indobamboo and aims at combining production with community development. He is a member of the Indonesian delegation for COP 21, 22 and 23.

If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to sustainable harvest, propagate and preserve bamboo, join us at Bamboo U on one of our upcoming courses.

And follow us on instagram @bambooubali to see what we are up to in Bali.

]]> 1000 Bamboo Villages Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, Arief Rabik 00:54:25 Arief is greening the world by planting bamboo. As our timber resources decline, bamboo is becoming an important alternative. But how do we ensure that we can grow enough bamboo to meet growing demand? Arief wants to establish 1000 Bamboo Villages. By empowering communities to plant and harvest bamboo sustainably; we can help them improve their livelihoods, restore degraded landscapes, and mitigate the impact of climate change. Tune in to learn more about his approach towards a sustainable bamboo forestry. Arief is greening the world by planting bamboo. As our timber resources decline, bamboo is becoming an important alternative. But how do we ensure that we can grow enough bamboo to meet growing demand? Arief wants to establish 1000 Bamboo Villages. By empowering communities to plant and harvest bamboo sustainably; we can help them improve their livelihoods, restore degraded landscapes, and mitigate the impact of climate change. Tune in to learn more about his approach towards a sustainable bamboo forestry. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, agroforestry, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, 1000 bamboo villages, travel, arief rabik, sustainable, sustainability, linda garland, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, climate change, bamboo design, bamboou, indobamboo, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 3 1 2f74de55-0a63-49e5-89b2-e9526c7dc6d6 Building the Future with Bamboo John's Website Green by John and Cynthia

Green School

Bambu Indah

If you enjoyed this episode please check out what John Hardy is currently working on, instagram @greenbyjohn  

If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to build and design with bamboo and have an unique architectural tour of the Green School, join us at Bamboo U on our upcoming courses.

And follow us on instagram @bambooubali to see what we are up to in bali.

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, John Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/building-the-future-with-bamboo-Jhwu3wcC John's Website Green by John and Cynthia

Green School

Bambu Indah

If you enjoyed this episode please check out what John Hardy is currently working on, instagram @greenbyjohn  

If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to build and design with bamboo and have an unique architectural tour of the Green School, join us at Bamboo U on our upcoming courses.

And follow us on instagram @bambooubali to see what we are up to in bali.

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia.

]]> Building the Future with Bamboo Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy, John Hardy 00:45:59 John Hardy saw the beauty in Bamboo, and realized it was one of the few materials we can promise future generations. This led him to build the Green School in Bali entirely out of bamboo, with his wife Cynthia. His innovative ideas were instrumental in sparking a bamboo design and construction movement in Bali. Tune in to learn about how he gathered a team of designers, educators, and builders to create an iconic campus made entirely out of bamboo. John Hardy saw the beauty in Bamboo, and realized it was one of the few materials we can promise future generations. This led him to build the Green School in Bali entirely out of bamboo, with his wife Cynthia. His innovative ideas were instrumental in sparking a bamboo design and construction movement in Bali. Tune in to learn about how he gathered a team of designers, educators, and builders to create an iconic campus made entirely out of bamboo. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, travel, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, sustainable homes, biophilic design, green school, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 2 1 a8286b44-741a-4c8b-aeb8-b1351658ffcc Meet Your Host Bamboo U is more than a workshop, it is a place where we can create a better future. People come together here to reconnect. To  work with their hands by making real bamboo structures,  and by making their own bamboo designs come to life. We often see beautiful finished prototypes of lamps, chairs, intriguing art pieces, and detailed models of future bamboo houses. Learn why bamboo is the sustainable material of the future. If you are familiar with or have attended a Bamboo U course, just skip straight to the interviews. 

Our website: Bamboou.com

IBUKU's Website: ibuku.com

Green School's website: greenschool.org

]]> Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000 orin@bamboou.com (Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy) https://bamboo-u.simplecast.com/episodes/about-this-podcast-Ex_2983T Bamboo U is more than a workshop, it is a place where we can create a better future. People come together here to reconnect. To  work with their hands by making real bamboo structures,  and by making their own bamboo designs come to life. We often see beautiful finished prototypes of lamps, chairs, intriguing art pieces, and detailed models of future bamboo houses. Learn why bamboo is the sustainable material of the future. If you are familiar with or have attended a Bamboo U course, just skip straight to the interviews. 

Our website: Bamboou.com

IBUKU's Website: ibuku.com

Green School's website: greenschool.org

]]> Meet Your Host Rizal Abdulhadi, Orin Hardy 00:16:24 Welcome to the intro episode of the Bamboo U podcast. My name is Orin and I’m really excited to bring you these interviews about design, creative thinking, nature-led architecture and bamboo! For those of you who haven’t heard of Bamboo U before, in this intro episode I will explain a little bit about what we do. As well as to tell you a bit about me, your host. Welcome to the intro episode of the Bamboo U podcast. My name is Orin and I’m really excited to bring you these interviews about design, creative thinking, nature-led architecture and bamboo! For those of you who haven’t heard of Bamboo U before, in this intro episode I will explain a little bit about what we do. As well as to tell you a bit about me, your host. ibuku, john hardy, barefoot architecture, orin hardy, bamboo courses, bamboo architecture, green university, biophiliia, bamboo construction, university, green homes, craftmenship, bambu, bamboo craftsmanship, restorative economy, bio architecture, bambuindah, bamboo products, bamboo, bali, product design, travel, sustainable, sustainability, greenschool, eco homes, industrial design, sustainable homes, biophilic design, bamboo workshop, regenerative, bamboo design, bamboou, homes, bamboo university, organic, green building, elora hardy false full 1 1