Colombia architect leads bamboo building crusade

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 01:31 in Mathematics & Economics

Eco-sustainable bamboo is strong and beautiful and can take the place of wood and concrete in many building projects, architect Simon Velez says.When it comes to uses of bamboo, many think of chopsticks, panda food or patio furniture. Simon Velez, on the other hand, envisions bus stations, churches or bridges.

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