Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth, with some species growing up to three feet in a single day. Technically a grass, not a tree, bamboo regenerates quickly without the need for replanting, making it a highly renewable resource. Its cultivation can help prevent soil erosion, restore degraded land, and sequester significant amounts of carbon.
How can bamboo contribute to the future of healthy building? For centuries, bamboo has been used in construction across Asia, Africa, and South America. In its raw form, bamboo has remarkable strength and flexibility, earning it the nickname “green steel.” Engineered bamboo products such as laminated panels, flooring, and structural members are now being developed and standardized for modern architecture and design applications around the world.
Unlike many industrial materials that rely on petrochemicals, bamboo can be cultivated, harvested, and transformed with relatively low energy input. It is durable, lightweight, and supports regenerative agricultural practices and local economies.
Organized in partnership with Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design,This event convenes voices from across the bamboo ecosystem—growers, manufacturers, architects, and innovators—to explore how bamboo can play a role in shaping a healthier, more sustainable built environment.
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