MaterialDistrict is proud to announce the release of “Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised Edition“, authored by Pablo van der Lugt. This updated and expanded edition explores the remarkable versatility and sustainability of bamboo, presenting 30 new projects and an additional 16 pages of captivating content. The original version of “Booming Bamboo”, released in 2017, became a bestseller with thousands of copies sold worldwide. The new book is available for purchase at € 33.50.

As the world faces increasing resource scarcity and environmental challenges, “Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised Edition” presents a powerful argument for the adoption of biobased materials. This comprehensive guide examines bamboo’s growth, properties, and cultural significance, while highlighting its modern applications in architecture, design, and beyond.

The revised edition begins with an in-depth look at the need for a transition to a biobased economy, highlighting the consequences of a linear economy such as global warming and materials depletion. It underscores the importance of shifting to a circular economy, designed for circularity, particularly in the built environment. The book meticulously explains the differences between biobased and technological materials, and why understanding the biocycle is crucial for sustainable development.

“Bamboo Basics” provides a detailed examination of bamboo as a giant grass, including its anatomy and unique characteristics that make it an ideal material for various applications. The historical development of bamboo and its industrialisation are covered extensively, illustrating how this humble material has evolved into a modern-day powerhouse of sustainability.

The section on “Bamboo’s Environmental Sustainability” explores the potential of bamboo in a biobased building economy. It covers carbon reduction pathways and the combined carbon reduction potential of using bamboo. This analysis is supported by the latest research, providing a strong argument for bamboo’s role in mitigating climate change and restoring ecosystems through innovative reforestation approaches.

“Bamboo Technology” covers various forms of bamboo usage, such as bamboo stems, sections, bent bamboo, cut bamboo, flattened bamboo, strips, laminated bamboo, and strand woven bamboo for both indoor and outdoor use. It also discusses bamboo composites, slivers, woven bamboo, coiled bamboo, connected bamboo, bamboo chips, and bamboo fibreboard and particle board. Additionally, the book explores innovative applications like bamboo paper and bamboo textiles.

In “The Future of Bamboo”, the book explores potential future applications and sustainability of bamboo, emphasising its role in a circular and biobased economy. The “Bamboo Applications” section provides practical examples of bamboo’s use in structural work, architecture, interior design, furniture, sports, mobility, and various products.

Elora Hardy, Founder & Creative Director of IBUKU Studio, praises “Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised Edition” in her foreword, highlighting its potential to drive a biobased, circular economy and create a sustainable future. She reflects on bamboo’s journey from a humble material to a cornerstone of sustainable design, advocating for the integration of tradition with modern technology to fully harness bamboo’s potential.

Buy Booming Bamboo – Fully Revised Edition here.

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