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bamboo house could help alleviate many world problems

Bamboo floors and panels have almost become commonplace in modern home design and renovation, but what about entire structures made of the stuff? In Vietnam, one architectural firm is using bamboo to build low-cost homes that can withstand floods and operate as environmentally sustainable structures. It’s a design that could prove revolutionary on many different levels. Low-cost housing option The 473-square-foot structure, designed by H & P Architects and known as Blooming Bamboo, is expected to cost approximately $2,500 per...

using the natural world to inspire and create

For many people, making a house a home involves incorporating natural materials and into their building and design strategies. By creating spaces that have the look and feel of the outside world, homeowners and contractors can bring the tranquility of nature indoors while also maintaining a sense of intimacy. Taking inspiration from the natural world When you begin a design or construction project, it’s important to find inspiration in all manner of places. In nature, four and a half billion...

bamboo in contemporary construction and design

With its eco-friendly sustainable qualities and naturally beautiful look and texture, bamboo is rapidly becoming the trendy material to use in home and commercial developments across the United States. Some of the country’s hippest cities – as well as one that isn’t always thought of as being so fashionable but is in the process of watching a contemporary apartment building rise in its midst – are experiencing what can only be described as a bamboo revolution in the construction and...

jewish holiday celebrated with bamboo

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot – which gets its name from the pluralization of the word Sukkah, meaning “booth” or “tabernacle” – recently came to an end after its annual eight-day celebration. Every year, Jews around the world build a small walled structure out of wood, steel, plants and other materials to commemorate the dwellings their ancient ancestors lived in during their 40-year sojourn in the desert after the exodus from Egypt. This year, one community in Wesleyan, Ohio, observed...

working out on bamboo floors a more satisfying experience

A healthy mind is often the product of a healthy body. And by incorporating the comforting atmosphere afforded by bamboo flooring and paneling into your workout space you can bring those two things even closer together. Groups get fit on top of bamboo floors Group fitness classes are among the many popular health options available to those looking to improve their physical and mental well-being. Classes ranging from yoga to resistance training programs have become some of the most popular ways for...