Singapore?s Future Cities Laboratory found a new way to use bamboo instead a steel-reinforced concrete. That material is expensive and many countries does not have means to produce it. That’s why it is good idea to consider about the great characteristics of the bamboo as its sustainability and extremely resiliency. The harsh climate and weather conditions made this plant extremely strong and resistant. Think about bamboo as construction material and read more in the link bellow. 
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