Lightweight Architecture
27 September, 2018
Carlton, VIC, Australia
About
Lightweight bamboo architecture book launch and talk by Giant Grass Design
Jorg Stamm is a bamboo master builder responsible for some of the most innovative bamboo structures around the world. He is known for integrating traditional craft with groundbreaking engineering to build highly sustainable and lightweight bamboo structures. He has built numerous bamboo buildings and bridges in Colombia some of them spanning more than 50m. Recently he has been working in Asia and has been responsible for building the Green School in Bali, Orangutan Sanctuary in Java and various island resorts in Thailand.
In this highly informative talk, Jorg will share his experience of building lightweight structure using bamboo over the past 20 years.
The talk will also include the launch of the recently completed ‘Vanuatu Bamboo Construction Manual’ co-authored by Jorg Stamm and Munir Vahanvati. The book will be available for free download after the event. Jorg is a passionate multi-lingual speaker who regularly conducts seminars and workshops around the world including training for UNIDO.
Date and time: Thursday 27 September 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Location: RMIT Activator, 102 Victoria Street, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia
About the organiser, Giant Grass Design
Giant Grass is a design + build studio working at the intersection of art, design and construction. Not only about design, but also hands-on building it themselves. Although they specialise in designing with bamboo, they work with materials that are fit for purpose. Their projects range from buildings, playscape, pop-up spaces, interiors to ephemeral structures. Everything they do is focussed on creating communities & inspiring spaces.
