After enjoying scaffolding so much, I was curious about the properties of bamboo. I learned about structural properties of concrete, metal, and wood in school but not bamboo, which I already knew was a grass.
Here are some interesting facts that I did know:
1. It is a hardy, strong, and quickly growing plant which means that it is sustainable.
2. It is quite strong when treated, so combined with its durability, it is an ideal scaffold.
3. It can be pressed into a hardwood form so that it is a great alternative to using real hardwood for flooring.
4. Aside from feeding pandas, humans consume bamboo (shoots).
What I did not know but think is interesting:
1. There are several cultures including those in the Andaman Islands, and those who speak Bahasa, who cite bamboo as being part of the origin of life; either major elements (moon, sky, ocean, etc.) emerged from bamboo ends or woman and/or man came from split bamboo.
2. Bamboo is used in Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Tibetan medicine.
3. It is the fastest growing woody plant known to the world. This is due to a unique growth network of rhizomes. And we know how much architects love rhizomes, thanks to Deleuze and Guattari. Another interesting piece about rhizomes and recombinant architecture can be found here.
You can find all you ever needed to know and more from the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan!
and now for the foodie part :)
I leave you with a picture of lunch: "Japanese" noodle soup in the Cityplaza food court. Cool soup bowl, no?
Here are some interesting facts that I did know:
1. It is a hardy, strong, and quickly growing plant which means that it is sustainable.
2. It is quite strong when treated, so combined with its durability, it is an ideal scaffold.
3. It can be pressed into a hardwood form so that it is a great alternative to using real hardwood for flooring.
4. Aside from feeding pandas, humans consume bamboo (shoots).
What I did not know but think is interesting:
1. There are several cultures including those in the Andaman Islands, and those who speak Bahasa, who cite bamboo as being part of the origin of life; either major elements (moon, sky, ocean, etc.) emerged from bamboo ends or woman and/or man came from split bamboo.
2. Bamboo is used in Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Tibetan medicine.
3. It is the fastest growing woody plant known to the world. This is due to a unique growth network of rhizomes. And we know how much architects love rhizomes, thanks to Deleuze and Guattari. Another interesting piece about rhizomes and recombinant architecture can be found here.
You can find all you ever needed to know and more from the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan!
and now for the foodie part :)
I leave you with a picture of lunch: "Japanese" noodle soup in the Cityplaza food court. Cool soup bowl, no?
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