Bamboo continues to be a fascinating plant for many people. Not only does it have a unique visual appeal, but it also has a reputation for growing very quickly. Some people appreciate bamboo for its ...

When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar last year, roads buckled and thousands of buildings collapsed. But a group of small, ultra-low-cost homes made from bamboo survived without any damage.

If you want to give a touch of beauty to your garden, turn to the East for ideas and add some bamboo. There are hundreds of types, and as many ways to use bamboo to accent your garden. Bamboo looks ...

While bamboo has been used in construction in Asia for thousands of years, it’s starting to catch on in sustainable housing development in parts of the United States and other places in the world.

When Rosalie Sennett moved into her Jackson Square townhouse more than 10 years ago, she inherited a tiny rooftop courtyard surrounded by buildings. The courtyard was one big lump of concrete, she ...

Building a traditional home can take anywhere from a few weeks to months, depending on the size and specifications. But in recent years, architects have increasingly looked to prefabricated ...

This micro-housing system designed for the cramped city of Hong Kong, where housing is expensive and difficult to find downtown, sets up entire neighborhoods within former industrial buildings. With ...