Tuesday 12 August 2014

Soaring domes built with bamboo, the new "green steel" : TreeHugger

Soaring domes built with bamboo, the new "green steel" : TreeHugger:
Vo Trong Nghia Architects
 "We may have seen the rise and fall of bamboo clothing, but we are currently witnessing a renaissance of bamboo building in architecture. From swooping bridges to floating disaster-proof shelters, we've seen how bamboo exceeds expectations when it comes to strength, cost-effectiveness and beauty. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-based firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects is one of these bamboo architecture pioneers, recently constructing a number of gorgeous projects that demonstrate the extensive capabilities of bamboo, which some have dubbed "vegetable steel.""

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