Bamboo structural beams
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about bamboo structural beams
Product • By MOSO® Bamboo • MOSO Bamboo X-treme outdoor beams
MOSO Bamboo X-treme outdoor beams
A unique heat treatment process and increased density (by compressing the bamboo strips) makes these beams extremely stable and durable. MOSO®Bamboo X-treme® Outdoor Beams are for example suitable for outdoor furniture and facades. In fact, the application possibilities are only limited by the creativity of the architect who works with the material!
The high-quality properties of the beams are achieved by a unique Thermo-Density® process perfected by MOSO®. Contrary to other materials for outdoor use, no harmful chemical additives such as fire retardants are used. Bamboo X-treme® materials reach the highest durability class possible in the appropriate EU norms and the European fire safety class B-S1-d0. More
Project • By Barberio Colella Architetti • Offices
Bamboo Office
In the Wujin Green Industrial District in Changzhou, the Chinese authorities organised the 1st International Green/Ecological Building Competition (IGEBC) to build a model neighbourhood of sustainable buildings. Barberio Colella Architetti, in collaboration with Angelo Figliola, won Lot 14 with a proposal that overturns the conventional relationship between building and nature: instead of adding greenery as decoration, they make it the heart of the bioclimatic system.
The design strategy stems from a precise observation: in conventional office buildings, workers lose all sense of time and the seasons. BCA’s solution is a fifteen-metre-high double-skin facade of structural glass, within which a continuous line of living bamboo grows.... More
Product • By KOSA bamboo • Bamboo stairs
Bamboo stairs
Bamboo stairs and components are made from bamboo beams.Highly compressed bamboo strands provide the base material of ultra strong steps. Compressed bamboo has a hardwood grain look and is available in multiple colors and dimensions to size. Completes the combination with bamboo flooring, door frames or wall decoration. More
Product • By KOSA bamboo • Bamboo door and window frames
Bamboo door and window frames
Bamboo interior window and door frames.Produced out of bamboo beams. A sustainable way to reduce the usage of hardwood in interior. Highly compressed bamboo strands give these modern frames the look of a high grade dark wood grain. Available in different colors and sizes and well combined with bamboo stairs and flooring. More