The Fundamentals Of Building
With Bamboo
FROM PLANTING TO CONSTRUCTION
April 14th, 2023
The Fundamentals Of Building
With Bamboo
FROM PLANTING TO CONSTRUCTION
April 14, 2023
10 WEEKS OF ENGAGING WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING WITH BAMBOO
Supported by a decade's worth of experience and award winning architecture
We’ve taken everything we’ve learnt from over 15 years of building 150+ bamboo structures, and packaged our learning and expertise into an 8-module course, to save you the pain of our mistakes and to help you design and build long-lasting and beautiful bamboo structures.
Our experience has lead to some of the most extraordinary bamboo structures in the world and we are handing over many of our trade secrets to you in this online bamboo building course.
KNOWLEDGE
YOU NEED TO BUILD WITH BAMBOO
100+ cinematic instructional videos and illustrated, step-by-step guides
MEET
BAMBOO EXPERTS LIVE
interact with an international line-up of bamboo experts in a series of live webinars
CONNECT WITH BAMBOO ENTHUSIASTS
an international community of Bamboo U alumni, experts and facilitators
GET CERTIFIED AND GAIN CONFIDENCE
elevate your career and get certified in bamboo building and design
Before we tell you all about this online bamboo building course,
let’s make sure you’re a good fit.
You are right for The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo if you want to learn about bamboo as a building material and are excited about the possibilities it represents.
If you are either….
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An architect or designer who wants to incorporate bamboo into your practice and your work,
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A sustainability advocate who knows that the construction industry is responsible for up to 39% of total carbon emissions and that there are better ways to build,
Or you
-
Have some land and are excited to build a project using bamboo
You’re in the right place!
The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo will give you the tools, inspiration and support to understand and use bamboo to build beautiful and long lasting bamboo structures.
10 WEEKS OF EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING WITH BAMBOO
Supported by a decade's worth of experience and award-winning architecture
We’ve taken everything we’ve learnt from over 15 years of building 150+ bamboo structures, and packaged our learning and expertise into an 8-module course, to save you the pain of our mistakes and to help you design and build long-lasting and beautiful bamboo structures.
Our experience has lead to some of the most extraordinary bamboo structures in the world and we are handing over many of our trade secrets to you in this online bamboo building course.
KNOWLEDGE
YOU NEED TO BUILD WITH BAMBOO
100+ cinematic instructional videos and illustrated, step-by-step guides
MEET BAMBOO EXPERTS LIVE
interact with an international line-up of bamboo experts in a series of live webinars
CONNECT WITH BAMBOO ENTHUSIASTS
an international community of Bamboo U alumni, experts and facilitators
GET CERTIFIED AND GAIN CONFIDENCE
elevate your career and get certified in bamboo building and design
Before we tell you all about this online bamboo building course, let’s make sure you’re a good fit.
You are right for The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo if you want to learn about bamboo as a building material and are excited about the possibilities it represents.
If you are either….
-
An architect or designer who wants to incorporate bamboo into your practice and your work,
-
A sustainability advocate that knows that the construction industry is responsible for up to 39% of total carbon emissions and that there are better ways to build,.
Or you
-
Have some land and are excited to build a project using bamboo
You’re in the right place!
The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo will give you the tools, inspiration and support to understand and use bamboo as a natual building material for your projects.
This course is organised with great dedication. The content of the course represents all different aspects of what you will encounter when you work with bamboo.
If you are interested in building with bamboo and learning from the best, look no further, cause it won't get better than this. This course is your ticket to bamboo wonderland!
This course was fantastic from the start. Nicely chunked modules took us through a learning journey and the knowledge could then be used towards your own project. I can not help but feel inspired every week.
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH UNIQUE NEW SKILLS
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How to propagate, harvest and treat bamboo with borax to use for construction
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How to select the right bamboo species in your area for construction
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How to design and build a structural bamboo model for your project
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How to process bamboo to use for construction and furniture
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Traditional bamboo carpentry techniques
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How to use tools for more efficient joinery building
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A basic understanding of engineering for bamboo structures
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How to build foundations for bamboo structures
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How to build basic post and beam structures, grid shells and hyperbolic paraboloids
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A deep understanding of the benefits to building with bamboo
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How to use tools for more efficient joinery building
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A basic understanding of engineering for bamboo structures
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How to build foundations for bamboo structures
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How to build basic post and beam structures, grid shells and hyperbolic structures
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A deep understanding of the benefits to building with bamboo
The Fundamentals of Building with Bamboo
Is Officially OPEN for Enrollment
BEST SAVINGS
One-Time Payments of US$ 897
BEST VALUE
6 Monthly Installments of US$ 158
WHAT'S COVERED INSIDE THE COURSE?
Course Introduction
- Course Roadmap
- Orientation
- Connect and Network
Module 1: Bamboo: A Sustainable Construction Material
An introduction to the circular economy, understanding the role materials play in the construction industry and why bamboo is one of the most sustainable building materials.
Module 2: Harvesting, Growing, and Sourcing Your Bamboo
Understand how bamboo grows, learn how to propagate, plant, care for and harvest bamboo sustainably for construction. Learn about the different bamboo species available, how to source bamboo in your area and find reliable suppliers.
Module 3: Treating & Preserving Bamboo
Understand why you need to treat bamboo for construction. Learn how to treat bamboo and how to manage your bamboo and solution after treatment. Understand the principles of preservation by design and what other factors influence the longevity of a bamboo structure.
Module 4: Principles For Designing with Bamboo
Learn the 8 Key Design Principles for bamboo, including the important phases of the Design & Build Process. Learn the primary tools needed to design with bamboo and understand the importance of bamboo models in the design process. This module includes a behind the scenes look at the design process of an IBUKU project, facilitated by Elora Hardy.
Module 5: Developing Your Design
Learn how to build a bamboo model from start to finish. Learn about the main structural systems used in bamboo design and about how both digital and analog design tools work together to create outstanding results.
Module 6: Engineering for Bamboo
Learn the key engineering terms and concepts to understand bamboo’s structural and mechanical properties. Understand how to apply these properties to your design. Understand how we test bamboo’s structural properties, how to grade and select the best bamboo poles and how to set up some rudimentary bamboo tests.
Module 7: Building with Bamboo
In this module you will understand the different stages and phases of setting up your small bamboo building construction site. Learn to determine which joinery technique is most adapted for your project and how to use bamboo processing and carpentry in a small construction project. Follow along to build your very own small bamboo structure!
Module 8: The Final Challenge
During the final challenge, you will be given the chance to build a small and simple bamboo structure based on our instructions, no matter where you are in the world! It will be something you can put up in your back-yard or in your living room!
The Fundamentals of Building with Bamboo Is Officially OPEN for Enrollment
BEST SAVINGS
One-Time Payments of US$ 897
BEST VALUE
6 Monthly Installments of US$ 158
WHAT'S COVERED INSIDE THE COURSE?
Course Introduction
- Course Roadmap
- Orientation
- Connect and Network
Module 1: Bamboo: A Sustainable Construction Material
An introduction to the circular economy, understanding the role materials play in the construction industry and why bamboo is one of the most sustainable building materials
Module 2: Harvesting, Growing, and Sourcing Your Bamboo
Understand how bamboo grows, learn how to propagate, plant, care for and harvest bamboo sustainably for construction. Learn about the different bamboo species available, how to source bamboo in your area and find reliable suppliers.
Module 3: Treating and Preserving Bamboo
Continuing on with the understanding of bamboo as a plant, we move on to the topic of sustainably harvesting bamboo. The intention of the course is to teach you all about how to work with bamboo in a healthy and sustainable way, not only for your own project but for our planet as well.
Module 4: Principles For Designing with Bamboo
Learn the 8 Key Design Principles for bamboo, including the important phases of the Design & Build Process. Learn the primary tools needed to design with bamboo and understand the importance of bamboo models in the design process. This module includes a behind the scenes look at the design process of an IBUKU project, facilitated by Elora Hardy.
Module 5: Developing Your Design
Learn the key engineering terms and concepts to understand bamboo’s structural and mechanical properties. Understand how to apply these properties to your design. Understand how we test bamboo’s structural properties, how to grade and select the best bamboo poles and how to set up some rudimentary bamboo tests.
Module 6: Engineering for Bamboo
Learn the key engineering terms and concepts to understand bamboo’s structural and mechanical properties. Understand how to apply these properties to your design. Understand how we test bamboo’s structural properties, how to grade and select the best bamboo poles and how to set up some rudimentary bamboo tests.
Module 7: Building with Bamboo
In this module you will understand the different stages and phases of setting up your small bamboo building construction site. Learn to determine which joinery technique is most adapted for your project and how to use bamboo processing and carpentry in a small construction project. Follow along to build your very own small bamboo structure!
Module 8: The Final Challenge
PLUS These Bonuses To Help You Bring Your Bamboo Dreams To Life!
BONUS 1
$1,297 Value
10 Weeks Of Live Q&A Sessions With Bamboo U Inside The Fundamentals Of Building With Bamboo Group for
Members Only
We’ll be with you every step of the way, from start to finish! Our private student-only groups are active, highly curated communities full of supportive bamboo enthusiasts who are on the exact same journey
as you are.
What You’ll Get:
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10 weeks of live Q&A sessions to make sure you get your questions answered and move forward with clarity.
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An active and supportive community of bamboo enthusiasts from around the world (over 30 countries have been represented in this course!).
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Smaller and more focused groups (think 2-4 people) so you can get personalised attention and feedback.
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Overcome isolation and be inspired by connecting with other people interested in creating more beauty in the world and working with bamboo!
PLUS These Bonuses To Help You Bring Your Bamboo Dreams To Life!
BONUS 1
$1,297 Value
10 Weeks Of Live Q&A Sessions With Bamboo U Inside The Fundamentals Of Building With Bamboo Group for
Members Only
We’ll be with you every step of the way, from start to finish! Our private student-only groups are active, highly curated communities full of supportive bamboo enthusiasts who are on the exact same journey
as you are.
What You’ll Get:
-
10 weeks of live Q&A sessions to make sure you get your questions answered and move forward with clarity.
-
An active and supportive community of bamboo enthusiasts from around the world (over 30 countries have been represented in this course!).
-
Smaller and more focused groups (think 2-4 people) so you can get personalised attention and feedback.
-
Overcome isolation and be inspired by connecting with other people interested in creating more beauty in the world and working with bamboo!
BONUS 2
$159 Value
A 3-Part Exclusive Interview Series With Renowned Designer Thomas Heatherwick, Elora Hardy and Orin Hardy on the Value of Craftsmanship, Nature-Centric Materials, and Emotion as a Function In Architecture.
Heatherwick Studio has created some of the most unique projects, touching on the use of form as a medium to connect people to their environment, particularly using site, materiality, and symmetry as an influence.
You'll be left with a feeling of hope in the future of our built environment and spaces that connect us to ourselves, one another and nature.
What Students Are Saying:
BONUS 2
$159 Value
A 3-Part Exclusive Interview Series With Renowned Designer Thomas Heatherwick, Elora Hardy, and Orin Hardy on the Value of Craftsmanship, Nature-Centric Materials, and Emotion as a Function In Architecture.
Heatherwick Studio has created some of the most unique projects, touching on the use of form as a medium to connect people to their environment, particularly using site, materiality, and symmetry as an influence.
You'll be left with a feeling of hope in the future of our built environment and spaces that connect us to ourselves, one another and nature.
What Students Are Saying:
What Students Are Saying:
BONUS 3 - $297 Value
*available upon full up-front payment*
Follow The Behind The Scenes
Construction Of The Arc at Green School Bali.
An extraordinary bamboo building that won the 2022 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence by The Institution Of Structural Engineers.
The world’s tallest bamboo arch structure, with a height of 14.5 meters. The gym exhibits 18 different bamboo arches which each span 19m.
In this 4th-part interview, we hear directly from the team on the ground about their journey in building this structure. Learn about on-site decision making, testing and prototyping, the importance of construction models and where they sometimes fall short. An absolutely inspiring journey of pushing the limits of architecture and design!
BONUS 3 - $297 Value
*available upon full up-front payment*
Follow The Behind The Scenes
Construction Of The Arc at Green School Bali.
An extraordinary bamboo building that won the 2022 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence by The Institution Of Structural Engineers.
The world’s tallest bamboo arch structure, with a height of 14.5 meters. The gym exhibits 18 different bamboo arches which each span 19m.
In this 4th-part interview, we hear directly from the team on the ground about their journey in building this structure. Learn about on-site decision making, testing and prototyping, the importance of construction models and where they sometimes fall short. An absolutely inspiring journey of pushing the limits of architecture and design!
What Students Are Saying:
When You Add it All Up, That’s a Total Value of $1,753.
But because we want to welcome you into
the online course, we’re giving you the chance to enroll today for ....
When You Add it All Up, That’s a Total Value of $1,753.
But because we want to welcome you into the Bamboo U Family, we’re giving you the chance to enroll
today for!
Plus you’ll be backed by a 14-day “try it, apply it” money back guarantee.
If you’re on the fence… Then we want to give you EVERY opportunity to put The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo (FBB) Online course into action and experience what we’re sharing!
That’s why we want to give you the chance to experience the course for a full 2 weeks to see if it's right for you!
We’re confident that if you follow along with the course and our instructions you’ll feel like the course is worth your investment. The only thing you have to do is give it a chance. You have nothing to lose and a world of inspiration, new connections and new possibilities to gain. For more details, click here.
Plus you’ll be backed by a 14-day
“try it, apply it” money back guarantee.
If you’re on the fence… Then we want to give you EVERY opportunity to put The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo (FBB) Online course into action and experience what we’re sharing!
That’s why we want to give you the chance to experience the course for a full 2 weeks to see if it's right for you!
We’re confident that if you follow along with the course and our instructions you’ll feel like the course is worth your investment. The only thing you have to do is give it a chance. You have nothing to lose and a world of inspiration, new connections and new possibilities to gain. For more details, click here.
WE’VE HELPED A DIVERSE SET OF CREATORS BUILD BAMBOO STRUCTURES
Our Fundamentals of Building with Bamboo online course has intentionally been designed in a way that allows anyone to benefit from it and follow along to bring their bamboo creation to life. To date, we’ve had architects, designers, farmers, builders, sustainability advocates go through the course, as well as those simply creating passion projects.
During the course you will be creating a design for a personal project including a few concept and structural bamboo models. Under the guidance of our team, you will be given the opportunity to develop your own design project.
SEE WHAT PAST STUDENTS HAVE CREATED:
MEET THE FACILITATORS
We’ve teamed up with some of the world’s top experts in architecture, design, bamboo construction and more! They’re here to help you get the most out of this experience and take your knowledge to the next level.
Our facilitators' work has been recognised by:
Speak To An Alumni
Still On The Fence And Not Sure Whether
This Course Is For You?
Over 600 bamboo enthusiasts have taken this course already! Speak to one of our alumni directly. Over video, voice message or text. Feel free to ask them anything about this course. They’re keen to share their experience with you.
Click the video to be in touch directly.
WE’VE HELPED A DIVERSE SET OF CREATORS BUILD BAMBOO STRUCTURES
(YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN ARCHITECT!)
The Fundamentals of Building With Bamboo Online Course has intentionally been designed in a way that allows anyone to benefit from it and follow along to bring their bamboo dreams to life. To date, we’ve had architects, designers, farmers, builders, sustainability advocates go through the course, as well as those simply creating passion-projects.
During the course you will be creating a design for a personal project including a few concept and structural bamboo models. Under the guidance of our team, you will be given the opportunity to develop your own design project and build your very first, simple bamboo structure!
SEE WHAT PAST STUDENTS HAVE CREATED:
MEET THE FACILITATORS
We’ve teamed up with some of the world’s experts in architecture, design, bamboo construction and more! They’re here to help you get the most out of this experience and take your knowledge to the next level.
Bamboo U - Director
Orin
Hardy
Bamboo U - Management Consultant
Cècile Durand
IBUKU - Founder & Creative Director
Elora
Hardy
Bamboo U - Architect
Mike
Linthon
IBUKU - Architect & Bamboo Artisan
Doni Prabowo
Master Carpenter
I Ketut "Moko" Sumerta
Indobamboo - Founder
Arief
Rabik
Bamboo
Architect
Jules de Laage
IBUKU - Senior Architect
Defit Wijaya
INBAR - Communications Officer
Leticia Oak
Our facilitators' work has been recognised by:
REMEMBER, YOU DON'T NEED ANY BAMBOO OR ARCHITECTURE EXPERIENCE TO JOIN THIS ONLINE COURSE. ALL YOU NEED IS AN OPEN MIND, AN INTEREST IN BAMBOO AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN!
ENROLL NOW
Course goes LIVE on April 14, 2023.
BEST SAVINGS | ONE-TIME PAYMENT INVESTMENT OF US$ 897
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EXCLUSIVE access to our team and students on the Bamboo U Online Platform
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The 8-module course made up of cinematic videos and instructions
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18 Illustrated, How-To PDF Guides
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Live Sessions with Bamboo Experts
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Expert Feedback
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Certificate of Completion
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Lifetime access to the course
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Bonus - EXCLUSIVE Behind The Scenes Interviews from the Construction of The Arc at Green School Bali.
BEST VALUE | 6 MONTHLY
INSTALLMENTS OF US$ 158
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EXCLUSIVE access to our team and students on the Bamboo U Online Platform
-
The 8-module course made up of cinematic videos and instructions
-
18 Illustrated, How-To PDF Guides
-
Live Sessions with Bamboo Experts
-
Expert Feedback
-
Certificate of Completion
-
Lifetime access to the course
ENROLL NOW
Course starts April 14, 2023.
BEST SAVINGS | ONE-TIME PAYMENT
OF US$ 897
-
EXCLUSIVE access to our team on the Bamboo U Online Platform
-
The 8-module course made up of cinematic videos and instructions
-
18 Illustrated, How-To PDF Guides
-
Live Sessions with Bamboo Experts
-
Expert Feedback
-
Certificate of Completion
-
Lifetime access to the course
-
BONUS - EXCLUSIVE Behind The Scenes Interviews of the Construction of The Arc at Green School Bali
BEST VALUE | 6 MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF US$ 158
-
EXCLUSIVE access to our team on the Bamboo U Online Platform
-
The 8-module course made up of cinematic videos and instructions
-
18 Illustrated, How-To PDF Guides
-
Live Sessions with Bamboo Experts
-
Expert Feedback
-
Certificate of Completion
-
Lifetime access to the course
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I access the online course?
The Fundamentals of Building with Bamboo online course is hosted on our very own Bamboo U Online Platform.
Once the course begins, you get instant access to the Online Platform. Over 600 people have taken this course and the Bamboo U Online Platform is your portal to bamboo knowledge from around the world. Giving you access to bamboo experts, enthusiasts and a wealth of knowledge all in one place!
How much time will I need to put into this?
You will need to dedicate 1 full day per week (or 7 hours per week) to follow the course, which includes watching the pre-recorded content and attending live sessions with your facilitators and bamboo experts.
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.
What’s the benefit of taking this online vs an in-person course?
Our course is hosted on our very own Bamboo U Online Platform, which allows you to participate from anywhere in the world, as well as access the information any time.
Furthermore, the knowledge is perfectly packaged, recorded and distilled in a way that is easy to digest and retain, whereas the in-person course is all about hands-on experience and less information.
Do I get the full course all at once?
The course is designed to be completed in 10 weeks. Each week we will release a new module for you to discover. Ideally, you complete one module per week. Once the module is released you'll have lifetime access, so if you fall behind, you can access the course at a later date. Each week there will also be at least one live session for you to join.
How long will I have access to the content? Will the course expire?
This course content will be available to you even after the course ends. The only part of the course that you will not have access to once it ends is your Group. Although you will still be able to look at the history of the group and watch all the recorded LIVE session, the group will be paused, so you will not be able to post and connect with others once the course is over! We encourage you to make full use of your group to connect before the course ends.
I’m not an architect or designer, will this work for me?
This course is for anyone who is passionate about sustainable building materials, bamboo in particular and of course for those excited by the idea of building their own bamboo structure.
Will I need to purchase any tools and materials?
Yes, we will send you a tools and materials list of simple items you will need for the bamboo model building sessions. These will be items anyone should be able to purchase at a large supermarket or online. This will be sent to you on week 1 of the course (well ahead of the time you will actually need them!).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I access the online course?
The Fundamentals of Building with Bamboo online course is hosted on our very own Bamboo U Online Platform.
Once the course begins, you get instant access to the Online Platform. Over 600 people have taken this course and the Bamboo U Online Platform is your portal to bamboo knowledge from around the world. Giving you access to bamboo experts, enthusiasts and a wealth of knowledge all in one place!
How much time will I need to put into this?
You will need to dedicate 1 full day per week (or 7 hours per week) to follow the course, which includes watching the pre-recorded content and attending live sessions with your facilitators and bamboo experts.
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.
What’s the benefit of taking this online vs an in-person course?
Our course is hosted on our very own Bamboo U Online Platform, which allows you to participate from anywhere in the world, as well as access information any time.
Furthermore, the knowledge is perfectly packaged, recorded and distilled in a way that is easy to digest and retain whereas the in-person course is all about hands-on experience and less information.
Do I get the full course all at once?
The course is designed to be completed in 10 weeks. Each week we will release a new module for you to discover. Ideally, you complete one module per week. Once the module is released you'll have lifetime access, so if you fall behind, you can access the course at a later date. Each week there will also be at least one live session for you to join.
How long will I have access to the content? Will the course expire?
This course content will be available to you even after the course ends. The only part of the course that you will not have access to once it ends is your Group. Although you will still be able to look at the history of the group and watch all the recorded LIVE sessions, the group will be paused, so you will not be able to post and connect with others once the course is over! We encourage you to make full use of your group to connect before the course ends.
I’m not an architect or designer, will this work for me?
This course is for anyone who is passionate about sustainable building materials, bamboo in particular and of course for those excited by the idea of building their own bamboo structure.
Will I need to purchase any tools and materials?
Yes, we will send you a tools and materials list of simple items you will need for the bamboo model building sessions. These will be items anyone should be able to purchase at a large supermarket or online. This will be sent to you on week 1 of the course (well ahead of the time you will actually need them!).
NEED HELP?
If you want to know more about the course and have any further assistance from our team, do not hesitate to reach us through the helpdesk.
Helpdesk Hours:
Mon-Friday 09.00 - 16.00
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