Book: Grow Your Own House

by Simon Velez;  Jean Dethier;  Klaus Steffens

Publisher: Vitra Design Museum

Published: 2000

ISBN: 3931936252

LOC: NA879.V47 G76 2000

This book presents both the historical significance of bamboo and many different aspects of bamboo construction together with a wealth of pictorial material and scholarly texts. The focus is on the work of Simon Velez, one of the most renowned contemporary architects working with bamboo. Great photos and detailed drawings make this a wonderful introduction to the use of bamboo in construction.

Publisher:

Vitra Design Museum
Charles-Eames-Str. 1 D-79576 Weil am Rhein
Weil am Rein, D-79576
Germany
Phone: +49 7621 702 35 78
Fax: +49 7621 702 31 46

Link: Amazon: Grow Your Own House

link: Building Green:  http://www.buildinggreen.com/

link: Nomadic Museum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomadic_Museum

Link: Pacific Bamboo Resources : http://www.pacificbamboo.com/