Online Course
Bamboo Harvesting
Online Course
Course Starts Anytime
Online Course
Bamboo Harvesting Course
How to harvest bamboo and manage your bamboo clumps to ensure they thrive as a regenerative resource.
Course Starts Anytime
Enroll in the course today and begin a structured learning journey into bamboo.
4 Module course + BONUS
Step-by-step video training that shows you exactly how to sustainably harvest and care for your bamboo clumps
Downloadable handouts and digital files to boost your learning
Support from the Bamboo U Team
FULLY self-paced, lifetime access
Skill Level
Beginner
Lessons
4 Modules + Bonus
Certificate
On Completion
Language
English
(with downloadable transcripts to translate into any language!)
What is the Bamboo Harvesting Course?
Course Curriculum
Bamboo’s natural strength and mechanical properties make it an amazing construction material.
BUT...
if poorly harvested or not well cared for, you can end up compromising your entire bamboo structure!
This is why one of the most important steps in the bamboo building process is harvesting your bamboo sustainably!
The Bamboo Harvesting Course is a step-by-step training to harvest and care for your bamboo clumps to ensure their longevity and productivity. This maximizes the potential of this beautiful grass as a rapidly renewable resource.
Check out the FAQ section below to learn more.
Course overview
M0 - Introduction to the Course
In this module, we go through what you need to know before taking this online course. This includes what you'll learn about in the course, as well as how to receive support from the Bamboo U team and fellow course participants in the platform.
M1 - Bamboo as a Plant
This first module dives into bamboo anatomy. Here you will understand how the various components of the bamboo plant are vital in managing the overall health and well-being of the clump.
M2 - Identifying your Bamboo
Here we explore bamboo taxonomy and how species are classified in both the tropical and subtropical regions of the globe. This module also highlights species that are utilized for furniture applications and building. Through this information, you will be able to discern which species are best suited to your context, especially if you intend on harvesting bamboo for construction purposes.
M3 - Harvesting Bamboo
You’ll learn the best practices for harvesting bamboo. This includes identifying the age of your bamboo to ensure it is suitable for harvest and use. After this, we walk you through the step-by-step process of sustainably harvesting a bamboo pole from your clump.
M4 - Managing Your Bamboo Clump
This module sets you up with methods for caring for your bamboo clumps. Through this information, you can ensure that the quality of bamboo for harvest is maintained without sacrificing yield, by employing clump care strategies and sustainable clump management strategies.
BONUS - Bamboo Agroforestry in the Big Picture
To wrap up the course learnings, this module looks at bamboo agroforestry on a social scale and how it can be used as a tool to support rural communities.
This course will turn you into:
A Confident Digital Designer
By learning the principles of Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper, you'll gain the skills to transform your ideas ideas into precise, buildable structures.
You’ll learn how to incorporate digital workflows into your design process that let you explore, iterate, and refine bamboo designs with ease.
A Better Visual Communicator
From renderings of your projects taken in V-Ray to presentation boards made in Adobe InDesign, you’ll learn how to share your ideas in ways that inspire clarity and evoke trust.
With clear and well-crafted visuals, you will ensure your ideas are heard, trusted, and brought to life.
A Future-Driven Creator
By bridging natural materials with industry-grade digital design tools, you’ll be at the forefront of sustainable architecture.
You’ll discover how to merge craft and technology, positioning yourself to create structures that are modern and innovative, yet grounded in nature.
What you will learn:
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Structural Systems for Bamboo
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How the Design Process Works
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Parametric Design
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How to visualize/present your work
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MORE THAN JUST LESSONS
25+ Lessons to Grasp the Fundamentals
The lessons are designed to be short and easy to follow. Each lesson features at least one video to demonstrate key concepts or guide you through a software step-by-step to show the tools in action. For lessons that are more theoretical, we’ve included clear handouts and references to boost your understanding.
Open to Beginners
This course is open to beginners in the realm of digital design. In this course, we work with the key features of multiple software, from Rhino and Grasshopper to V-Ray and Adobe Creative Cloud. This gives you an extensive toolkit to design, model, and visualize, and present your bamboo structures.
Lifetime Access
Once you enroll, you will have unlimited access to the course and any updates to it. Go through the content at your own pace and revisit the course whenever you would like to review the material.
Downloadable Digital Files!
When you join the course, you’ll get more than just the tutorials and video lessons. You’ll also receive Grasshopper scripts and PDF handouts that make the content easy to follow and give you the tools to push your skills further.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Whether you are an architect, builder, or sustainability enthusiast, this course will enable you to utilize this rapidly regenerative resource as a durable construction material.
Sustainable bamboo harvesting is one of the most important things to get right when building with bamboo. It will help remove any fear or doubt about the durability of bamboo and help you build reputable bamboo structures that stand the test of time!
Students/ Beginners
Start from the fundamentals and build a strong foundation in bamboo journey.
Architects
Learn the basics of bamboo before integrating bamboo into your projects.
Sustainability Enthusiasts
Discover how natural materials bring your ideas to life.
Construction Professionals
Add harvesting and planting to understand the nature and character of bamboo before beginning bamboo construction.
Flexible Learning with Full Support
This course is designed to be self-paced, so you can learn whenever it suits you best.
But you're not on your own!
The course community group is the perfect space to reach out to the Bamboo U Team and members of your course cohort.
Whether you're stuck on a tricky topic or just need a bit of extra guidance, our team is available to assist you.
What Alumni Say about our Online Courses...
Meet Your Course Facilitators
Luis Echeverría
General Manager at
Bamboo U
Luis is a Mexican architect with a decade of expertise in bamboo construction, winner of international architectural competitions in Hungary, India, China and Chile.
He is passionate about education and sustainability, integrated into modern esthetics with eco-building practices.
Inaara Thawer
Head of Content at
Bamboo U
Inaara Thawer is an architectural designer, born and raised in Tanzania. She studied architecture and linguistics in the United Arab Emirates.
With her passion for vernacular building systems and bio-based materials, Inaara's work combines her love for sustainability, design, research, and education.
Kristof Crolla
Architect & Professor at
University of Hong Kong
A/Prof. Dr. Ir. Arch. Kristof Crolla is an architect and Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
He runs the architectural practice “Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design” (LEAD) and has worked on the construction of several well-known bamboo projects including the ZCB Pavilion and the Golden Moon installation.
Elora Hardy
Founder & Creative
Director at IBUKU
Elora Hardy is the Founder and Creative Director of IBUKU, a Bali-based design studio pioneering nature-integrated architecture.
Recognized by Architectural Digest and the Royal Society, she is a TED speaker who has presented globally, including at the World Government Summit.
Student Testimonials
So great that we can strategize the treatments on what we require for each project and in the fact, we can reuse the solution, until it is used is remarkable. Thank you for making this information so available and clear.
Mona El Batrik
Architectural Designer
Thank you Orin and the whole Bamboo U team! Have been enjoying all your lessons a lot!
Sanne Eekel
Architect
This was so helpful, informative, and fun to complete... Such a great resource to get started with bamboo.
Ivan Thorley
Artistic Director
Mona El Batrik
Architectural Designer
Sanne Eekel
Architect
Ivan Thorley
Artistic Director
All the above, PLUS A BONUS
BONUS: $39 Value
Planting Bamboo: The Most Successful Methods to Continue Cultivating this Regenerative Resource
In this Bonus Module we will discuss some of the most reliable methods for planting and propagating bamboo to expand your bamboo forestry system.
Enroll now
The Bamboo Harvesting Course will give you the training you require to start harvesting bamboo sustainably, while caring for your bamboo clumps
We will show you how to care for your bamboo so it can be transformed into a long-lasting building material.
We have curated our expertise in bamboo harvesting and clump care, distilling it into a comprehensive set of accessible techniques that have been honed over a span of 15 years. This course will save you thousands of dollars in material costs and trial and error.
These proven methodologies are the cornerstone of our success in constructing globally acclaimed bamboo structures. Our knowledge is founded upon rigorous testing and real-world application, serving as the blueprint for the construction of the world's most esteemed bamboo buildings.
ONLINE COURSE
Bamboo Harvesting
Final Price USD $159 USD $79
IDR 1,290,848 Approx
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
4 Module Course + Bonus Module to start propagating your own bamboo!
Step-by-step video training that shows you exactly how to sustainably harvest and care for your bamboo clumps.
Ideal for beginners
Lifetime access
Future updates included
Direct support from the instructors
Detailed, downloadable resources that break down topics including bamboo anatomy and taxonomy, harvestry techniques, and bamboo clump care, etc.
Certificate of completion
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I access the online course?
The Bamboo Harvesting online course is hosted on our very own Bamboo U Online Platform.
Once the course begins, you get instant access to the Online Platform. You'll get access to over 1000 bamboo enthusiasts and experts from around the world via the Bamboo U Online Platform. It is your portal to bamboo knowledge from around the world.
How much time will I need to put into this?
You will need to dedicate just 30 mins a day to this course, for a period of 2 weeks.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
There are no prerequisites needed for this course. In relation to getting the most out of this course we recommend having at least 10mbps of download speed.
Our online courses are most compatible with Chrome and Safari browsers on a desktop. However, you will also be able to enjoy the course from your phone if needed.
Are there any refunds available? What is your cancellation policy?
No refunds are available for this course. We do not accept any cancellations. Remember! You get lifetime access for this course so if you cannot complete the course now, you will be able to come back to it over and over again.
How do I access the online course?
The Bamboo Treatment online course is hosted on our very own Bamboo U Online Platform.
Once the course begins, you get instant access to the Online Platform. You'll get access to over 1000 bamboo enthusiasts and experts from around the world via the Bamboo U Online Platform. It is your portal to bamboo knowledge from around the world.
How much time will I need to put into this?
You will need to dedicate just 30 mins a day to this course, for a period of 2 weeks.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
There are no prerequisites needed for this course. In relation to getting the most out of this course we recommend having at least 10mbps of download speed.
Our online courses are most compatible with Chrome and Safari browsers on a desktop. However, you will also be able to enjoy the course from your phone if needed.
Are there any refunds available? What is your cancellation policy?
No refunds are available for this course. We do not accept any cancellations. Remember! You get lifetime access for this course so if you cannot complete the course now, you will be able to come back to it over and over again.
Do I get the full course all at once?
Yes you will be able to access all the material as soon as the course goes LIVE.
How long will I have access to the content? Will the course expire?
You get lifetime access! This course content will be available to you even after the course ends.
Will I need to purchase any tools and materials?
You will not need to purchase any materials.
Do I get the full course all at once?
Yes you will be able to access all the material as soon as the course goes LIVE.
How long will I have access to the content? Will the course expire?
You get lifetime access! This course content will be available to you even after the course ends.
Will I need to purchase any tools and materials?
You will not need to purchase any materials.
How do I receive a course certificate?
Upon completion of the course content, a certificate will be made available to you automatically.
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