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Bamboo can change the world
I work with all types of building materials throughout my projects. All materials have specific strengths and weaknesses, and it's a beautiful challenge to find the right balance that brings the building my clients envision to life.
That said, I do have a professional soft spot for bamboo. It really does have superpower-like characteristics. And, when applied correctly, it can take a good building and transform it into an architectural masterpiece.
I'm an architect & illustrator, inspired by the limitless design possibilities of bamboo
No, that doesn't mean I design exclusively with bamboo. I believe the beauty of architecture is in finding the right combination of materials and using them to design buildings that go beyond what my clients envision.
I take your vision and guide you through the steps to create a building of a lifetime
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Buildings that last for a lifetime
My travels through the world of bamboo
Bali has become the ultimate source of knowledge and inspiration. I've had the luxury to learn from experts in what is known as the birthplace of bamboo. And experiment with a series of bamboo concepts that helped me fully grasp the limitless architectural possibilities of bamboo.
Top-10 bamboo enhanced buildings around the world
Frequently Asked Questions
The choice of which materials you want to use will depend on the building you are looking to build. But when considering materials, bamboo should always be on the list. There is no other material on the planet that can match the balance bamboo strikes when it comes to tensile strength, design beauty, structural flexibility, lifespan, and positive environmental impact.
Bamboo is indeed strong. It has a very similar strength-to-weight ratio to that of steel. But when it comes to construction strength, steel will always come out on top.
Traditionally bamboo was known as a short lifespan building material. But with today's treatment methods, bamboo has become and extremely durable building material.
Yes, it is. Bamboo is known to grow up to 4cm per day. Which roughly translated means that once it starts growing, you can have a building-ready, structural column within 3-years. And to top it all off, the word in the jungle is that the more you harvest it, the faster it grows!
You can send me an email at willian@bamboonaut.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
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“I am very happy with the entire process. The attention to detail and imagination for design is 10 out of 10. The methodology was of a very high standard. We were impressed, especially with the initial cardboard design and the transformation to a full 3D view. It allowed us to see every angle early on.”
Barry Grandison
"When we first met Willian we had a vague idea of the house dreamed of building. Willian patiently guided us from A-Z, from the first concept, to choosing the best mix of materials to bring the building to live."
Ángel Figueroa Mayordomo
Illustrator by night
Beautiful Pictures
Everyone needs at least one hobby to disconnect from work now and then. In my case, give me a blank sheet and some ink pens, and I can get lost in thought for hours.
But who says a hobby needs to stay a hobby. People often ask me to sketch pictures for their projects. Whether it's for a book, a poster, or a paper print, I'm always happy to take on creative projects. If you like my style and need some illustrations for your project, reach out to me.
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Check out my illustrations on Instagram
@bamboonaut
Bamboonaut
An architect & illustrator,
inspired by the limitless design possibilities of bamboo
