THE BAMBOO U PODCAST
EPISODE 6
BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING BIKES WITH BAMBOO
EPISODE 6
BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING BIKES WITH BAMBOO
with James Wolf
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Learn more about bamboo
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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The 7 Bamboo Species
We Use The Most
It may be hard to believe, but there are 1,400 documented species of bamboo on the planet! This article is about 7 of the most important species we use for construction here in Bali.
James Wolf and his wife Lam have been working with bamboo in Vietnam for over 20 years. He has started multiple successful bamboo companies combining his design skills with his passion for bamboo. His products range from water fountains, to racing bikes, to 'squatty potties.' You'll need to listen to this episode to find out what that is. His mission is to design with bamboo not just because it is sustainable, but because it performs better than alternatives.
EPISODE NOTES
Check out BooBike, BooHugger, and his factory Bamboo Master.
This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.
Learn more about bamboo
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
The 7 Bamboo Species
We Use The Most
It may be hard to believe, but there are 1,400 documented species of bamboo on the planet! This article is about 7 of the most important species we use for construction here in Bali.
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.
James Wolf and his wife Lam have been working with bamboo in Vietnam for over 20 years. He has started multiple successful bamboo companies combining his design skills with his passion for bamboo. His products range from water fountains, to racing bikes, to 'squatty potties.' You'll need to listen to this episode to find out what that is. His mission is to design with bamboo not just because it is sustainable, but because it performs better than alternatives.
EPISODE NOTES
Check out BooBike, BooHugger, and his factory Bamboo Master.
This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia.
Learn more about bamboo
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