Stéphane Schröder

Guadua Bamboo Pavilion Tres Brisas in Colombia

Bamboo Pavilion “Tres Brisas” at Hacienda Guadua Bamboo in Colombia

15 September 2025

Our Bamboo Pavilion “Tres Brisas” at Hacienda Guadua Bamboo in the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, is living proof that guadua bamboo is not just a material of the future, but already a high‑performance construction solution of the present. With strength and durability comparable to slow‑growing tropical hardwoods, guadua competes as a renewable, sustainable alternative for large‑scale commercial […]

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Bamboo History Timeline: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Innovation

26 August 2025

In this comprehensive bamboo history timeline, you’ll find key milestones, inventions, and cultural shifts that highlight how bamboo evolved from a humble grass into a material at the forefront of sustainable design and innovation. Whether you’re interested in architecture, ecology, technology, or cultural heritage, this timeline reveals why bamboo remains one of humanity’s most valuable

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Guadua Bamboo Slats Shipped to the USA for Industrial Lamination

28 July 2025

A new chapter in our export story is unfolding as massive amounts of Guadua Bamboo® slats begin to roll out of our factory in Colombia, headed to the United States 🇺🇸. These carefully processed slats will be used in industrial lamination, a technique that transforms raw bamboo into high-performance panels, beams, and engineered products. The

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Bamboo Slats, Export, North America

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Breaking Ground on Our Biggest Bamboo Build Yet

24 July 2025

Every year at Guadua Bamboo, we take on a new challenge and push the limits of what can be built using Guadua angustifolia. This year is no different… except for the scale. We’ve officially started work on our largest bamboo structure to date — and we’re excited to share the journey with you. This new

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Laying the Groundwork for Something BIG at Hacienda Guadua Bamboo

19 July 2025

This week, we completed the base platform for a brand-new bamboo structure, and as you can see, it’s no small task. The concrete slab sits firmly on a retaining wall made from locally sourced river stones.

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Guadua Bamboo Export – Colombia to the Netherlands

12 July 2025

This week, another fully loaded 40ft container of Guadua Bamboo® poles and slats has left our facility in Colombia, heading straight to Masters of Bamboo – our exclusive distributor in the Netherlands. Carefully harvested, treated and selected by our experienced team, these premium Guadua poles and slats are destined for projects that demand strength, sustainability,

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Bamboo Poles, Bamboo Slats, Europe, Export, Netherlands

Journal

From Raw Bamboo Pole to Precision Slat

6 July 2025

At our facility in Colombia, Guadua Bamboo® slat production is more than just processing—it’s a carefully controlled, large-scale operation designed to meet the demands of specific engineered bamboo applications. Each slat begins its journey as a mature Guadua pole, selected for strength and uniformity. After harvesting, the culms are cut, split, and milled into standardized

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Colombia’s Only Tropical Bamboo Nursery

4 July 2025

Did you know we operate the only commercial nursery in Colombia specialized in tropical bamboo? Tucked away in the hills of Bajo Sabaletas, Valle del Cauca, our nursery is home to over 60 distinct species of bamboo.

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Lifting Rocks with a Guadua Bamboo Tripod

27 June 2025

💪🌿 Natural Engineering in Action 🌿💪 In the rugged terrain of rural Colombia, some of the toughest jobs still rely on the raw power of nature. This handcrafted Guadua bamboo tripod is a perfect example of that. Built by hand using large-diameter Guadua poles, this tripod is designed to lift heavy rocks straight out of

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Bamboo Products, Colombia

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Guadua Bamboo Poles on the Way to Uruguay!

19 June 2025

This week marks an exciting milestone—our first shipment of Guadua Bamboo® poles to Uruguay! 🇨🇴➡️🇺🇾 This 20ft container test order is heading south to a potential long-term distributor who shares our passion for sustainable, high-performance materials. Guadua’s exceptional strength, versatility, and renewability continue to open new doors across Latin America. Every pole in this shipment

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Bamboo Poles, Bamboo Slats, Export, Latin America

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Building with Style – Bamboo Trash Can Covers

18 June 2025

Not every project has to be large-scale to make an impact. This week at the farm, we’ve been working on a small but stylish detail: handcrafted trash can covers made from Guadua Bamboo®. Built entirely with our own bamboo poles and slats, these covers are a simple way to elevate everyday functionality with natural design.

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Fire & First Aid Training at Guadua Bamboo

25 May 2025

Safety first! Our team at Guadua Bamboo® completes monthly fire and first aid training to stay prepared for emergencies and ensure a safe work environment.

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Colombia, Hacienda Guadua Bamboo

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