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Australia’s Bamboo Revolution Starts Here
Bamboo Unboxed
Webinar: Unboxing bamboo
Webinar: Building Bamboo Skills in New Frontiers
Upcycling for the Strawberry Fields Festival 2024
Breathing New Life into Bamboo: Upcycling for the Strawberry Fields Festival 2024
Choosing the right bamboo species – A grower’s guide
Welcome to the new BSA website
Bamboo Society Australia’s AGM and Event Weekend 2024
Bamboo for food
Benefits of Bamboo
Introduction to building with bamboo
Public Announcement
Bamboo Sculpture Contest 2016
Brisbane Garden Show 2016
Australia’s Bamboo Revolution Starts Here

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to shape a new green industry — and be in the room where it begins. Join a high-impact 3-day summit bringing together the world’s leading engineers, architects, researchers, and innovators — all working to establish Australia’s first structural engineered bamboo industry. These events will highlight bamboo as a sustainable, high-performance material that […]

Bamboo Unboxed
Webinar: Unboxing bamboo

Exciting news — our next webinar is locked in! Join us for a fascinating session with Munir Vahanvati from Giant Grass. Munir will share his insights into bamboo design and construction, and introduce us to his brand-new book. Don’t miss it! Date, time: 22 May, 6:00-7:00pm (Sydney Australia GMT +10:00) Location: Online Register now

Webinar: Building Bamboo Skills in New Frontiers

Join us for an exciting free webinar where we explore the potential of bamboo in areas without traditional use. Hosted by Kenney LeMire from the Bamboo Society of Australia, with special guest Jaye Irving from Barefoot Sustainable Design, this session is perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding and expand their bamboo expertise.   Webinar: Building Bamboo Skills in New FrontiersHost: […]

Upcycling for the Strawberry Fields Festival 2024
Breathing New Life into Bamboo: Upcycling for the Strawberry Fields Festival 2024

In a world where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, bamboo continues to stand as one of the most versatile and regenerative building materials. At Strawberry Fields Festival 2024, we had the unique opportunity to push the boundaries of bamboo’s potential—reimagining aged materials into a striking architectural centerpiece for the main stage. The Story […]

Choosing the right bamboo species – A grower’s guide

Bamboo selection is one of the most debated topics in the industry, and with good reason. With a vast range of running and clumping species now available in Australian nurseries, finding the right variety to suit your needs can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a collector, landscaper, farmer, environmentalist, or permaculture enthusiast, making an informed choice is essential.

Welcome to the new BSA website

Our society is evolving. With a new board of members steering the ship, we are committed to not only preserving the rich legacy of our bamboo community but also to introducing innovative initiatives that will enrich our collective journey.

Bamboo Society Australia’s AGM and Event Weekend 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to a weekend of hands-on workshops, insightful talks, and bamboo tours! Join us on September 28th and 29th at Mark McCarthy’s property in Nabiac for an exciting celebration of bamboo and community. This event is free for members, and non-members can attend for just $50. Please register via Humanitix to […]

Bamboo for food

One of Australia’s oldest giant grass farms is forging a new future with a nutrient-rich food that contains cyanide when raw and has to be cooked to be safe to eat. Becky Dart founded Big Heart Bamboo to capitalise on the species of pesticide-free, edible bamboo, her father Durnford Dart planted at Belli Park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. In the early 1990s, he helped pioneer the industry Down Under and gathered 240 species from around the globe to produce plants, poles, mulch and food.

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