#S2 - Episode 7
FROM CONVENTIONAL MATERIALS TO BAMBOO ARCHITECTURE
In today’s episode we speak with Paola Rojas, an architect and Bamboo U alumni. If you are an aspiring bamboo architect, then this episode is for you! We talk about the challenges and lessons learned from getting started. From first bamboo projects all the way to collaborating to build reputable bamboo structures in Mexico.
In today’s episode we speak with Paola Rojas, an architect and Bamboo U alumni. If you are an aspiring bamboo architect, then this episode is for you! We talk about the challenges and lessons learned from getting started. From first bamboo projects all the way to collaborating to build reputable bamboo structures in Mexico.
• How the interest in bamboo came to be
• Visit to Bali and Green Village
• Harvesting and Treating Bamboo
• First Bamboo Project
• Building For Conscious Impact In Nepal
• Failures and Lessons Learned
• Bamboo In Nepal
• Starting Bambufolia
• Projects To Start With
• Elevating Bamboo
• The Biggest Challenge When Working With Bamboo
• Testing Bamboo To Make Sure Its Been Treated
• Bamboo Species
• Local Perception Of Bamboo
• Team Work
• Finding Craftsman
• Building Larger Projects
• Client Relationships
• Building A Network
Learn more about Paola's work at BambuFolia: http://bambufolia.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/bambufolia/
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Meet Your
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1000 Bamboo
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Training The Eye with Bamboo
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Bamboo Farms in Europe
Dr. Friederich is planting Europe's first bamboo farm in southern Portugal. He says it could be the beginning of the bamboo industry in the region.
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