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Magical houses, made of bamboo | Elora Hardy

Intro

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In this video, we will explore the fascinating world of marine life and its importance to our planet.

Bamboo house

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At the age of nine, I drew my dream house, and my mom actually built it. Now, as an adult, I design bespoke homes like this six-story bamboo house in Bali. The unique features include curving roofs to catch breezes and tall windows for air conditioning.

What is bamboo

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Bamboo is a wild grass that grows on unproductive land and requires minimal resources to thrive. Despite the abundance of bamboo species, only seven are utilized for various purposes such as construction and furniture. Its rapid growth allows sustainable timber production within three years, with exceptional strength comparable to steel and concrete.

EBU

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Building with Bamboo: A Sustainable Promise The speaker's father built Green School in Bali using bamboo as a sustainable material, seeing it as a promise to the kids. The structures are strong, elegant, and earthquake-resistant. Ibuku was founded to create new ways of building with artisans and designers working together.

Challenges and Innovations in Bamboo Construction Bamboo has been used for thousands of years but faced challenges like insect damage. Safe treatment solutions were developed using borax to make bamboo viable for construction. Designing with bamboo requires inventing new rules due to its unique properties such as curving poles and no straight lines.