Material Matters: BAMBOO
Apr 01, 2020
3 minutes
ILLUSTRATIONS BECKI CLARK
From super-soft socks to eco flooring, bamboo is fast becoming the go-to choice for contemporary design. Few materials can rival the versatility of this perennial giant grass with its hollow, circular stems. It’s affordable, has a tensile strength stronger than steel and is far more sustainable than many alternatives. Fast-growing compared to timber, bamboo helps to reduce excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and produces more oxygen than hardwood trees such as walnut or oak. It also grows without the need
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