The lemur domes at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary on the Isle of Wight are the first bamboo structures to obtain Building Regulations approval in the UK – part of an ever-evolving experiment in natural materials and regenerative design. Neil Thomas discovers a world that revolves around the needs of wildlife, the environment, and generations to come.
Neil Thomas of Atelier One has produced a learning module for School of Specification to share the lessons learnt from more than a decade spent researching and building with bamboo. Here, he explains why it’s a material the construction industry can’t afford to ignore.
Atelier One has produced a course on bamboo for School of Specification. Head of Bio-based Materials David Trujillo and Associate Director Chris Matthews explain why the practice is on a mission to educate the industry about the wonders of bamboo.
