Building to Code – Guadua Bamboo in Public Projects
In Colombia, bamboo construction is governed by strict building codes that demand high standards in material selection, treatment, and quality control—especially for public works.
Bamboo Construction & Sustainable Building
As the construction industry shifts toward carbon-neutrality, bamboo construction has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable building. This section explores the practical intersection of high-performance architecture and environmental responsibility. From selecting the most efficient structural species to implementing precision joinery techniques, these resources provide the foundational knowledge required to utilize bamboo as a renewable, industrial-grade building material for the modern era.
90 Types of Bamboo used for Building and Construction
What type of bamboo is best for building? The best bamboo species for building and construction are found in the tropics, more specifically within the genera: Guadua, Dendrocalamus and Bambusa. Tropical bamboos generally grow taller and bigger than temperate bamboos...
The Reality about Building with Bamboo
Grow Your Own House What does it cost to build a bamboo house? This is the million dollar question everybody likes to have a clean cut answer too. But, make no mistake, building with bamboo requires resources! The myth (and book...
Bamboo Joints and Joinery Techniques
How to join bamboo and what are the best bamboo joints? Well first of, it is important to know a few basics principles about joining bamboo before discussing the different joinery techniques.
Advantages of Building with Bamboo
The main advantages of building with bamboo is that it is a wonderful, natural and renewable resource, capable of rapid growth that can avoid future deforestation of our precious tropical rainforests.