Bamboo U

From Conventional Materials To Bamboo Architecture

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

In This Episode We Discuss:

• 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 It's 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/