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Seven Buildings Showcase Bamboo's Versatility

A collection of buildings from Southeast and South Asia highlights the diverse applications of bamboo in architecture, featuring structures like bamboo-clad parasols and multi-story bamboo trusses.

The Mahamudra Meditation Centre in Nepal features a mandala-shaped bamboo truss and a three-tiered structure housing a 15-meter meditation space, dining hall, and guest house.

In India, the Tapmi Centre utilizes bamboo-clad parasols to shelter a social hub and sunken amphitheater for business school students.

Indonesia's Living Bridge, a learning center, is constructed from over 300 heat-bent bamboo pieces, offering a flexible, partially open-air space.

The Chicken Hero Pavilion in Indonesia is a prototype low-impact chicken coop disguised as an artificial hill, built with a bamboo lattice.

The Intaaya Retreat in Indonesia boasts undulating bamboo roofs inspired by natural forms, comprising 12 guest suites and wellness facilities.

The Juliet Centre in Pakistan is a community workshop and event space with a vaulted bamboo structure, serving as a pilot for zero-carbon, flood-resilient homes.

Anjung in Malaysia features a bamboo and steel canopy shading a house and studio, with two single-story buildings for a guesthouse and workspace.

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