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Soak in views of the Indian Himalayas at this bamboo-clad hotel villa

Perched high in the mountains of Uttarakhand, India sits The Kumaon, a rustic yet elegant hotel with breathtaking...

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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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Dumping ground reborn as a bamboo and rammed-earth community space in Vietnam

H&P Architects dramatically transformed an informal dumping ground in Mao Khe, Vietnam into a beautiful pavilion...

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Shimmering bamboo-shaped skyscraper to rise in Taipei

Move over Taipei 101—a new green-glass skyscraper will soon transform the city skyline. Antonio Citterio Patricia...

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Local residents help build pre-fab bamboo social center that can be constructed in a week

Mexican studio Comunal Taller de Arquitectura is proving yet again that bamboo is a miracle material when it comes...

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Outstanding eco-friendly resort in China is made with recycled and locally-sourced materials

The four pavilions of the Naked Gallery resort in China were built using a combination of locally available natural...

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Elevated bamboo peace bridge for the Korean Demilitarized Zone unveiled by Shigeru Ban and Jae-Eun Choi

South Korean artist Jae-Eun Choi is teaming up with prolific architect Shigeru Ban to bridge a peaceful relationship...

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Glowing Maggie’s Center by Steven Holl Architects opens in London

Just in time for the holidays, Steven Holl Architects completed the latest Maggie’s Center, a building the U.S....

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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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Bamboo grove creates an oasis of calm atop a busy Chinese mall

A bamboo “forest” wraps around this unique oasis-like space hidden atop a Chinese shopping mall. Beijing-based...

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IBUKU unveils modular bamboo homes for garbage collectors in Bali

Bali-based IBUKU explores the fantastic potential of bamboo as a sustainable building material - and we've featured...

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Beautiful bamboo archways add dramatic flair to a Xiamen restaurant

Our favorite Vietnamese architecture firm is nearing completion on a gorgeous bamboo restaurant in Xiamen, China....

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Foster + Partners’ London playground is built of natural and sustainable materials

A new urban oasis for school children in London combines sustainable design with holistic learning. Foster + Partners...

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Brilliant bamboo house uses ground water for natural cooling

This experimental bamboo home is helping to set the pace for sustainable growth in China. Milan-based Studio Cardenas...

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INTERVIEW: Bamboo builder, and Ibuku founder Elora Hardy on creating incredible buildings with bamboo

We’ve showcased numerous bamboo designs over the years, from furniture to entire buildings, but when it comes...

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New green school in Kibera slum replaces original started by concerned Kenyan mothers

A group of concerned mothers started the Anwa primary school in Kibera, Kenya, where extremely disadvantaged children...

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Giant bamboo planters protect a Ho Chi Minh City home from the sun and rain

Vo Trong Nghia Architects worked their bamboo magic on a slender residence in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City. In...

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Britain’s first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only sells ethical goods

Next time you plan a trip to Devon, UK, be sure to visit the Earth.Food.Love grocery store. The unique supermarket...

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Woven bamboo pavilion offers shelter to passion fruit farmers in China

A team of students at the University of Hong Kong is exploring the limitless potential of bamboo as a sustainable...

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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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Elegant bamboo bridge adds unexpected beauty to ancient Chinese town

Most bridges are boring pieces of infrastructure, but Chinese design firm Mimesis Architecture Studio breaks the...

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Gorgeous bamboo gridshell combines Cambodian design with mathematical forms

Mathematics is beautiful, a truth not lost on architects. Luca Poian Forms designed a gorgeous bamboo pavilion...

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Hanging spherical lodge is a treetop retreat in Laos

Spherical eco-lodges that hang from the trees could allow visitors to observe and immerse themselves in the flora...

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Rammed earth school in Vietnam blooms like a colorful jungle flower

The far reaches of northern Vietnam are beautiful but heartbreakingly poor. Children of the Hmong ethnic minority...

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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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Sleep in sustainable luxury inside this eco-friendly jungle treehouse

Travelers looking to indulge in a different perspective of the beautiful Yucatán coastline will do well by ascending...

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Galapagos beach shelter shows off the versatility of renewable bamboo

Bamboo makes sense no matter where you use it. The Scarcity and Creativity Studio built this minimalist bamboo...

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This solitary lookout shelter is a bridge between ancient civilization and modern life

Sitting just outside of the historic town of Longli in China's Guizhou province, this solitary lookout shelter...

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Plant-covered bamboo structure in Vietnam offers low-cost sanitation and food

The project is based on the same principle as the firm's previous project in Son Lap, aiming to provide a low-cost...

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