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The electric cargo bike is already among the greenest vehicles out there, capable of replacing car rides and even van deliveries in a compact, clean and city-friendly package. German bicycle company My Boo makes the e-cargo bike even greener by buildin… Continue reading Bamboo electric cargo bike loads up with sustainable design
This year has produced a bumper crop of excellent architecture projects and with 2023 fast approaching, we’ve decided to take a look back at some of our favorites. From a sand-dune-shaped building that rises out of the desert, to the world’s tallest ti… Continue reading The best buildings of 2022
Back in 2017, Chiangmai Life Architects skilfully used bamboo to create a breezy sports hall at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The firm has now returned to the same school to add an impressive new library that’s primarily constructed fr… Continue reading Thai library impresses with stunning bamboo craftsmanship
Following its Diamond Island Community Center and Vedana Restaurant, Vietnamese firm VTN Architects showcases its skill with bamboo once again with the Grand World Phu Quoc Welcome Center. The building wows visitors with an intricate structure that’s m… Continue reading Vietnamese welcome center offers masterclass in bamboo design
While there are now several bamboo-framed bikes on the market, many riders are understandably a little leery of buying one. They might want to consider the Gump bamboo handlebar, though, as it’s said to be comfier than aluminum or carbon.Continue Readi… Continue reading Bamboo bar is claimed to be easier on the hands and arms
VTN Architects’ recently completed Casamia Community House is the latest example of the firm’s skill in using bamboo as a construction material. The building has been designed to be durable and withstand severe weather, and features an intricate arched… Continue reading Beautiful bamboo community center is built to last
Ever since the 1890s, cricket bat blades have been made of willow wood. According to a new study, however, bamboo bats should offer better performance and a lower environmental footprint, plus they could make the sport more accessible to people living … Continue reading Study suggests bamboo cricket bats could outperform wood
Realrich Architecture Workshop (aka RAW Architecture) made expert use of recycled plastic, locally sourced bamboo, and local stone to create a remarkable three-story family home in rural Indonesia. Named Piyandeling, the project also features a series … Continue reading Remarkable mixed-use home built using bamboo and recycled plastic
VTN Architects has been experimenting with bamboo for some time now and with its recently-completed Vedana Restaurant, the firm has produced its most ambitious bamboo-based work to date. The building rises to a height of 18 m (60 ft) and features a com… Continue reading Vietnamese restaurant highlights the beauty of bamboo
Beyond Survival: A Safe Space for Rohingya Women and Girls provides a much-needed community center for refugees in Bangladesh. The building was designed by architect Rizvi Hassan and is made from inexpensive locally-sourced materials like bamboo and st… Continue reading Refugee community center made from bamboo and straw