THE BAMBOO U PODCAST
EPISODE 7
BAMBOO CARPENTRY IN BALI
with Moko Sumerta
EPISODE 7
BAMBOO CARPENTRY IN BALI
with Moko Sumerta
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Treating Bamboo in
Your Backyard
Bamboo is susceptible to insects like termites, borers, the powderpost beetle, and even fungi. If not treated properly, bamboo products and structures will only last a few years before they are eaten to dust. But don’t get discouraged, there are many ways in which bamboo can be treated. In this article, we are going to talk about a special low-tech treatment option, the Vertical Soak Diffusion, or VSD.
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Guide to Making A Fishmouth
The Fish Mouth is named after the way one bamboo piece “bites” into its counterpart. This traditional joinery technique makes use of the bamboo’s intrinsic properties by evenly distributing loads across the full section of the bamboo culm.
The art of making this joint can be broken down into the following steps on our article, click link below.
This episode explores the role of craftsmanship in Bamboo construction. Moko has been working with Bamboo since he was a young child and comes from a long line of traditional Balinese Craftsmen. He has worked first for Green School, and then with Ibuku for more than 10 years. Besides being a production manager at Ibuku's factory he's also an instructor at Bamboo U and teaches people from all over the world how to build unique bamboo creations.
EPISODE NOTES
If you want to meet Moko take a tour of the Ibuku factory or come to Bamboo U!
This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.
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ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
in collaboration with IBUKU
Bamboo U-niversity: Embrace bamboo's potential! Experience a one-of-a-kind education in creativity, design, carpentry, engineering, and forestry. Join us in Bali or learn remotely from home.
Learn more about bamboo
Guide to Making A Fishmouth
The Fish Mouth is named after the way one bamboo piece “bites” into its counterpart. This traditional joinery technique makes use of the bamboo’s intrinsic properties by evenly distributing loads across the full section of the bamboo culm. The art of making this joint can be broken down into the following steps on our article, click link below.
ONLINE AND IN-PERSON COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
in collaboration with IBUKU
Bamboo U-niversity: Embrace bamboo's potential! Experience a one-of-a-kind education in creativity, design, carpentry, engineering, and forestry. Join us in Bali or learn remotely from home.
This episode explores the role of craftsmanship in Bamboo construction. Moko has been working with Bamboo since he was a young child and comes from a long line of traditional Balinese Craftsmen. He has worked first for Green School, and then with Ibuku for more than 10 years. Besides being a production manager at Ibuku's factory he's also an instructor at Bamboo U and teaches people from all over the world how to build unique bamboo creations.
EPISODE NOTES
If you want to meet Moko take a tour of the Ibuku factory or come to Bamboo U!
This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.
Learn more about bamboo
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