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BAMBOO’S HIDDEN POTENTIAL

Bamboo, a plant found deep in secondary forests, has immense potential to revolutionise future construction methods. Although technically a type of grass, bamboo has been used for centuries to build houses because of its strength.

Furthermore, bamboo is a highly sustainable material as it grows abundantly and helps absorb more carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen at a higher rate than traditional forests, making it environmentally beneficial.

Today, more architects recognise its aesthetic and practical benefits as a building material. Many have even gained fame from incorporating it into their designs. One

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