Bamboo is a great construction material. It is tougher to pull apart than steel, resistant to earthquakes, has great flexibility and grows incredibly quickly. It can also be harvested without killing the plant, which means that it regenerates a lot faster than wood. And it allows for beautiful designs. See the pictures of this sports school in Thailand. Compared to traditional construction techniques, the carbon footprint of the building is reduced by 90 percent.
Building with bamboo: beautiful and sustainable
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