by Will Cottrell | May 2, 2025 | Bamboo Blog
Straight lines that form a curve? The hyperbolic paraboloid—famously echoed in the shape of a Pringle—is a doubly curved surface, simultaneously concave and convex. Imagine a saddle or the twist of a torso. This deceptively complex form is actually made entirely from...
by Will Cottrell | Apr 14, 2025 | Bamboo Blog
The striking rich colour of black bamboo at The Oriental Bamboo in Thailand Let’s get something straight: black bamboo is drop-dead gorgeous. Possibly the most beautiful of the entire bamboo clan—and still, bizarrely, no one knows it exists. It’s like the George...
by Will Cottrell | Apr 9, 2025 | Bamboo Blog
I was properly stuck. I wanted to buid a bamboo carport for my brother’s house here in Thailand. And for weeks, I had struggled with various curved roof designs. I had an image in my head — a kind of skirt, draped from a central column and flowing around the...
by Will Cottrell | Apr 1, 2025 | Bamboo Blog
I’ve explored many ways to bend bamboo—from the traditional rup-rup method to cutting-edge heat bending techniques. Here’s a deep dive into the pros, cons, and structural implications of each method, with practical tips for builders aiming to create strong,...
by Will Cottrell | Mar 31, 2025 | Bamboo Blog
Insights from a Visit with Ibuku to the World’s Most Iconic Bamboo CampusAs a bamboo architect and furniture designer focused on high-end sustainable structures, I’ve long admired the Green School Bali—not just for its aesthetic appeal, but for what it represents: an...
by Will Cottrell | Mar 26, 2025 | Bamboo Blog
Sourcing bamboo sounds romantic, doesn’t it? A noble artist wandering through misty groves, selecting the perfect stalk like a samurai choosing his blade. In reality? Try sweat, machete blisters, and an ongoing fear that of the Green Tree Snake, a small beast who’s...
