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Elevated bamboo housing protects an Indian community from floods

After the catastrophic 2017 Northeast India floods ravaged the state of Assam, the nonprofit SEEDS (Sustainable...

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All-bamboo retreat in Bali features all you need for a serene off-grid escape

If the hustle and bustle of every day life getting to you, perhaps it's time for a little escape to paradise? Located...

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Bamboo Luum Temple preaches sustainable development in Tulum

Unchecked development in the rapidly growing Mexican beach town of Tulum is threatening to destroy the region’s...

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This eco-friendly bamboo restaurant was built in just 5 weeks

Crystal-blue waters, luxury accommodations and tropical appeal aren’t the only draws of Sundy Praia, São Tomé...

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Architects envision sustainable bamboo mass housing for Malaysia

Overshadowed by steel, brick and concrete, bamboo is no longer a major material for everyday Malaysian construction....

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Bamboo community center empowers the local Brazilian community

The beautiful beach town of Camburi, Brazil, has gained a new community center that not only serves as a communal...

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Beautiful bamboo arches breathe new life into a bland concrete building

Vietnamese architecture firm Vo Trong Nghia has unveiled their latest example of bamboo brilliance at Nocenco cafe,...

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Colorful bamboo pavilion champions sustainable design in Kuala Lumpur

Renewable and fast-growing bamboo is catching on in the world of construction. To spur on the green material’s...

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This breezy bamboo amphitheater pops up in just 25 days

A beautiful bamboo amphitheater has risen in the lush tropics of Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian studio Bambutec Design...

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“Floating” forest of bamboo pops up in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is famed for stone, but a recent appearance of bamboo in the city has been turning heads too. Students...

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Luxurious eco-resort overlooks Sri Lankan’s most famous wildlife park

Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife park is famous for leopards, elephants, and sloth bears—and now Yala National...

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Stunning multi-level bamboo home stands deep in the mountains of Bali

We've always loved IBUKU's beautiful bamboo structures, but their latest project, the Ananda House, is simply stunning....

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Breathtaking bamboo building withstands earthquakes and boasts a zero-carbon footprint

Thailand’s eco-friendly Panyaden International School has added a stunning new sports hall to its campus that’s...

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Beautiful bamboo building withstands floods and storms in Vietnam

Architecture firm RÂU ARCH created this beautiful thatched roof building burrowed deep into the lush rainforests...

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Giant glowing bamboo orbs create a magical hideaway in Taiwan

Bamboo weaving is an ancient and endangered craft but a visionary Taiwanese artist has revived the art with a modern,...

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Studio Mumbai unveils handmade pavilion crafted from seven kilometers of bamboo

When we first reported on the 2016 MPavilion, organizers hoped the structure would be Australia’s largest bamboo...

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Breezy Vietnamese restaurant shows off the beauty and strength of bamboo

Completed in 2016, the Kim Boi Bamboo Restaurant was built on the bones of a twelve-sided concrete structure that...

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Bottle Seedling House turns bamboo and plastic bottles into shelter for Vietnamese farmers

In collaboration with COHED, the Center for Community Health and Development, 1+1>2 International Architecture...

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Magic Green Homes’ green-roofed hobbit homes built in three days Your dreams of living in Hobbiton could be...

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Vo Trong Nghia’s Green Ladder pavilion turns bamboo into “green steel”

The Green Ladder is the fourth iteration of SCAF’s Fugitive Structures, an annual architectural pavilion series....

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Mushroom-shaped bamboo pavilions sprout on a Saigon River peninsula

Inspired by traditional bamboo baskets used by Vietnamese farmers to shelter fowl, the structures dominate the...

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Gorgeous bamboo hall welcomes visitors to a relaxing coastal oasis in Vietnam

The gorgeous arched conference hall is the first building beyond the reception area that welcomes visitors to the...

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A lush bamboo forest thrives atop the Ekouin Buddhist Temple in Tokyo

Traditionally, the intent to fuse architecture and nature has always been present in Japanese culture, But this...

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Barberio Colella ARC unveils earthquake-relief housing that pops up in “just a minute”

Barberio Colella ARC’s temporary structures were designed as part of a competition launched by the Chinese website...

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Penda unveils its vision for a 20,000-person city constructed entirely from bamboo

The system uses no nails or screws – the bamboo is tied together with ropes – leaving the bamboo cane undamaged...

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Luxurious bamboo beach bar and restaurant bolsters spa in Vietnam

Various types of bamboo were used in the project with their size, rigidity and flexibility matched to their functions....

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Floating bamboo pavilions in China pop up in 8 short weeks

DNA - Design And Architecture wanted to create new spaces which would be respectful of the cultural, historical...

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This gorgeous bamboo (f)route POD is perfect for your next glamping getaway

The overall shape of the (f)route POD is inspired by the seed pods of a eucalyptus tree, and is handmade as eight...

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Lanterns Sea Village offers temporary housing for surfers in Spain

Lanterns Sea Village is a proposed temporary housing solution for the many surfers who visit Tarifa's shores in...

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Pani Community Center in Bengal is made entirely from local and recycled materials

The two-level community center was designed to not only use recycled and local materials, but also to teach locals...

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