BAMBOO VILLAGE / services and programs

SERVICES >

Due to resource limitations as we construct facilities at our Kamaili Rainforest site, we are currently offering only the following basic services:

1. Clump management and harvesting. There’s nothing like a managed clump.

2. Bamboo pest treatment with earth-friendly Timbor® from U.S. Borax.

3. Select pre-treated bamboo construction materials available on a limited basis.

4. Unique architectural design and furniture through EcoTerrestrial, our sister organization.

FUTURE PROGRAMS >

In the future Bamboo Village Hawaii will hope to offer the following array of programs to our community. Some of these programs will be available at different times of the year following the construction of our Kamaili Rainforest Demonstration Site, and some will made available to the local community at reduced cost.

1. Introduction to bamboo construction workshop. Our team of experts will share their knowledge with local builders, landowners, interested others on how to best utilize bamboo in our environment. [more details below].

2. In depth bamboo applications training program. On-site training internships that provide the knowledge and job skills necessary to participate in a professional building team.[more details below]

3. Lectures and seminars from global bamboo experts. Bamboo experts and designers from around the world like Jules Jansen and Simon Velez of Columbia will be invited to come share their knowledge, experience and designs with us at our village.

4. Public demonstration structures. Bamboo Village hopes to build several beautiful public structures that will demonstrate the amazing potential of bamboo in Hawaii and help benefit island tourism.

5. Eco-ethical tours and accommodations will be made available when the facilities are completed at our rainforest site where we hope to share our permaculture values and vision of a sustainable future with everyone.

6. Grant Projects and Low-cost housing will be an on-going focus of our public benefit corporation. Inspiring yet practical, living and working environments made from elegant bamboo can improve the quality of life for our less fortunate residents.

If you are interested in any of our current services or would like some more information about future services and projects, please contact us with your questions at info@bamboovillagehawaii.org.

more detailed descriptions:

1. Introduction to bamboo construction workshop: Participants will view videos of contemporary bamboo building techniques from around the world. We will then explore the fundamental hands on essential components of utilizing bamboo in construction. Harvesting, preservation, curing, joinery with other appropriate component materials that work well with bamboo in sustainable natural building practices. This workshop will be a weekend of exploration beginning with an after dinner evening presentation followed by 2 sessions of hands on focused fun on Saturday and a somewhat shorter program on Sunday to allow participants departure time to take a local excursion to another Big Island feature nearby. Our workshop will be held in the surroundings of bamboo harmoniously growing amongst our indigenous rainforest location very close to the active Kilauea lava flows in lower Puna district of the Big Island. Small bamboo huts and tent sites will be available on a limited basis.

2. An in depth bamboo utilization training program: For those interested in developing the technical skills necessary to independently handle building naturally with bamboo, we will offer longer term intern programs. These participants will work with experienced professionals on experimental projects at our site. Through this program we will then qualify adequately skilled participants to apprentice on outside public demonstration projects of B.V.H. Local building companies working with bamboo will be accepting applicants with this background to become a part of the professional building team of the highest standards to showcase the potential of bamboo architecture. More details will be available on our “Events and Programs” and “B.V.H. new’s updates” web links.