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Bamboo as renewable Eco-friendly building material

Bamboo as renewable Eco-friendly building material

Can Bamboo be used in the construction sector? What is the benefit of using it? Did you know that the building and construction activities combined account to about 39% of the total global carbon (Co2) emissions (Source: Global Status Report 2017 from World Green...
What is the difference between bamboo and lucky bamboo ?

What is the difference between bamboo and lucky bamboo ?

Most people are familiar with lucky bamboos, as these plants are sold in most home and garden stores. They come in beautiful little pots and are meant to decorate any indoor space with grace. But, did you know that lucky bamboos are not bamboo plants? The real bamboo...
Bamboo as a Replacement to Steel

Bamboo as a Replacement to Steel

Before we started using steel to reinforce structures, bamboo remained the core component in the construction of buildings. Even today, you’ll see the use of bamboo in building houses and other structures in underdeveloped areas. However, most people have a skewed...
Bamboo Poles – Stronger Than You Think

Bamboo Poles – Stronger Than You Think

Bamboo has long been proven to be a reliable building material. It’s been used as an alternative to wood for thousands of years and it has the durability to last many, many years and withstand the elements – but just how strong is bamboo? How Strong is Bamboo?...
Bamboo for our environment

Bamboo for our environment

 “Mambu or Bamboo as it is more popularly known is the tallest member in the grass family. It is one of the fastest growing plants on the earth growing reportedly up to 98 inches in just 24 hours. Bamboo is mainly found in Asia, some parts of Africa and parts of...