Bamboo U – Details, episodes & analysis

In the final podcast of this season, I sat down with Mexico-based architect, Lucilla Aguilar to talk about her experience in working with bamboo for post-earthquake relief and how she created systems for working with bamboo that are replicable and easy for non-bamboo carpenters to work with. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

• The Beauty Of Bamboo Architecture
• My First Bamboo Project
• Collaborating With Other Bamboo Architects In Mexico
• Bamboo Housing For Post Earthquake Relief
• What Bamboo Can Do For Communities
• Creating Adaptable Designs
• Creating Replicable And Easy Systems For Working With Bamboo
• Building Walls For Bamboo Structures
• Developing A Bamboo Workforce
• Bamboo Building Regulations
• Bringing Bamboo Into Urban Centres
• Building A Bamboo Pavilion
• Building Inspiring and Long Lasting Structures
• Building A Bamboo Community
• The Beauty Of Bamboo Architecture
• My First Bamboo Project
• Collaborating With Other Bamboo Architects In Mexico
• Bamboo Housing For Post-Earthquake Relief
• What Bamboo Can Do For Communities
• Creating Adaptable Designs
• Creating Replicable And Easy Systems For Working With Bamboo
• Building Walls For Bamboo Structures
• Developing A Bamboo Workforce
• Bamboo Building Regulations
• Bringing Bamboo Into Urban Centres
• Building A Bamboo Pavilion
• Building Inspiring and Long Lasting Structures
• Building A Bamboo Community

We dive into the world of bamboo furniture production with Rebecca Reubens, the driving force behind Rhizome. From industrial design to bamboo furniture, Rebecca shares her journey of working with bamboo; empowering collaborations with local communities, NGOs, local governments, and craftspeople. We talk about everything from colonization, the issues with industrial design, creating products with soul, and much more. 

In This Episode We Discuss:

• From Industrial Design To Bamboo
• Investigating Bamboo Species For Furniture Production
• Using Local Bamboo
• Standardising Bamboo
• Changing The Perception Of Bamboo
• Creating A High-Value Bamboo Product Line
• Uplifting Local Bamboo Communities
• Working with INBAR
• Empowering Communities
• Working With The Local Government
• Dendrocalamus Strictus
• Traditional Skills And Contemporary Designs
• The Value Of Craftspeople
• Challenges In Bamboo Furniture
• Creating Products With Soul
• What is Next For Rhizome
• Rebecca’s Advice For Designers Who Aspire To Work With Bamb

This episode was recorded in Gozo, Malta in Dr. Friederich's home. 

Dr. Hans Friederich's blog:  Hansfriederich.wordpress.com

The Bamboo European Plantation Program: Bamboologic.eu

The World Bamboo Organization: Worldbamboo.net

International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation: www.inbar.int

Jules works for Ibuku and is currently part of the team designing Green School in Tulum, Mexico

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia.  Sorry about the frogs in the background. Life in the jungle.

If you want to meet Moko take a tour of the Ibuku factory or come to Bamboo U! 

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

Check out BooBike, BooHugger, and his factory Bamboo Master. 

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

Please check out Elora's work at IBUKU.COM as well as her inspiring TED Talk. She was also just featured on Apple TV's new HOME series. View the trailer here, or check it out on Apple TV. You can also see her work on instagram @ibukubali

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia. 

Scotts favourite book:  Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual  Relationships, By Gail Greet Hannah

If you liked this podcast and want to learn more about Bamboo U please check out our upcoming course here.

You can also follow us on instagram @bambooubali

This episode was recorded at The Kul Kul Farm in Bali Indonesia. 

1000 Bamboo Villages Link

Arief's Book: "Towards Resilient Bamboo Forestry: A Reference Guide for Improved Management of Clumping Bamboo for Timber Bamboo" by Arief Rabik, Ben Brown

Arief's Bio: Trained in environmental sciences, Arief is considered as the world’s top bamboo forestry and harvesting expert. He founded Indobamboo and aims at combining production with community development. He is a member of the Indonesian delegation for COP 21, 22 and 23.

If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to sustainable harvest, propagate and preserve bamboo, join us at Bamboo U on one of our upcoming courses.

And follow us on instagram @bambooubali to see what we are up to in Bali.

John's Website Green by John and Cynthia

Green School

Bambu Indah

If you enjoyed this episode please check out what John Hardy is currently working on, instagram @greenbyjohn  

If you liked this podcast and want to learn how to build and design with bamboo and have an unique architectural tour of the Green School, join us at Bamboo U on our upcoming courses.

And follow us on instagram @bambooubali to see what we are up to in bali.

This episode was recorded at Bambu Indah in Bali Indonesia.