Bamboo (Bambusoideae)
Bamboo has over recent years generated so much attention that it might be perceived as the material for the 21st century, a beacon of sustainability, and a material so overused to sell the ‘green’ movement that we are led to believe that anything made from bamboo must be eco-friendly.
Bamboo is nature’s lightest-weight material, the result of being the fastest-growing plant in the world, with some species of this grass growing by 1 meter (3 feet) per day. It is a material that, in the right climate, you can grow virtually on your doorstep (potentially leading to low transportation costs), can be used to construct a building within five years of planting, and will continue to grow after it has been harvested. With its excellent ...
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