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Magical houses, made of bamboo

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May 16, 2015

Elora Hardy: Magical houses, made of bamboo

10:17 minutes · Filmed Mar 2015 · Posted May 2015 · TED2015

You've never seen buildings like this. The stunning bamboo homes built by Elora Hardy and her team in Bali twist, curve and surprise at every turn. They defy convention because the bamboo itself is so enigmatic. No two poles of bamboo are alike, so every home, bridge and bathroom is exquisitely unique. In this beautiful, immersive talk, she shares the potential of bamboo, as both a sustainable resource and a spark for the imagination. "We have had to invent our own rules," she says.

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W ask the bamboo what it's good at, what it wants to become, and what it says is: Respect it, design for its strengths, protect it from water, and make the most of its curves."

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