lofty hooch bamboo treehouse holds record for smallest building foundation

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India has the second-largest bamboo resource next to China

India has the second-largest bamboo resource next to China
Bengaluru-based designer Sandeep Sangaru, known for his exquisite bamboo furniture, believes the grass can be compared to any other man-made material owing to its versatility and mechanical properties. “From architectural components at airports to simple toothbrushes and straws, bamboo is everywhere. India has the second-largest resource next to China and if we can manage to innovate and deliver in a constructive way, the growth opportunities are endless,” says Sangaru, who is now working with artisans in the Sichuan province to develop lighting fixtures and other artifacts.

ALL-BAMBOO SCHOOL IN MAJULI, ASSAM

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Make A Bamboo House

Bamboo is environmentally friendly, sustainable, renewable, strong in tension and compression, and noted for its rapid growth. Bamboo houses are common in many parts of southeast Asia where bamboo grows abundantly. But just how do you make a bamboo house in some of these remote areas with so few tools, funds, and advanced technologies?