ThinkBamboo 🎙 Podcast – 1:1 remote video interview
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the bamboo industry and the people and organizations driving its growth.
Podcast features 1:1 remote video interviews with the movers and shakers within the industry, providing you with exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities within the bamboo universe.
Explore Bamboo: Join us as we explore bamboo attractions around the world and meet with passionate individuals dedicated to raising awareness about the endless possibilities of bamboo. We also bring you interviews with international organizations committed to transforming the status quo of bamboo, and inspiring others to join their mission.
Latest ThinkBamboo Video Podcasts:
- A Decade of Bold Efforts Fuels Mozambique’s Bamboo DestinyPaulino Botao, a bamboo enthusiast from Mozambique, living in Germany. Discussing Paulino’s Bamboo Construction Kit, his three-hectare experimental bamboo plantation in Mozambique, and his collaboration with academic institutions.
- Smart And Easy: The IKEA-Inspired Bamboo Construction KitChristoph Dickhans and his bamboo construction master thesis, exploring collaborations in Ghana, envisioning a versatile construction kit, and leading a seminar on climate-friendly building. We discuss challenges, certification needs, and the importance of research and international cooperation and economic benefits, as well as its synergy with materials like clay and adobe.
- New Horizons: From Architect to Eco-Pioneer, A Bamboo Visionary’s OdysseyMeet Bryan, an architect and entrepreneur from El Salvador, dedicated to sustainable building practices. Join us as we explore Bryan’s journey of crafting eco-friendly cabins with bamboo and recycled materials, highlighting the beauty of harmonizing architecture with nature.
- Embracing Destiny: Empowering Bamboo Journey From Germany To Africa And BackJane, formerly a student at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany, delves into her bamboo journey. Through her experiences, Jane illuminates the transformative potential of bamboo in sustainable construction practices, offering insights into building materials and shaping a greener future.
- Style Upgrade For Good : Bamboo Venture In The Apparel IndustrySean Jackson, the visionary behind Tru-FitForma (“True Fit Form”) start-up, takes center stage. Sean unpacks the myriad advantages of bamboo fiber, spotlighting its sustainable allure and water efficiency. Tune in as he navigates through the fabric of Tru-FitForma’s journey, weaving together threads of innovation, perfect fit, and environmental consciousness. Mission to redefine style with sustainability.
- Embracing Destiny: Silvanus Bamboo Journey From Namibia To GermanyIn the 29th episode of the Next Generation #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Silvanus Nangolo, a previous exchange student at The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Germany, delves into his bamboo journey.
- The Microorganism Marvel: How Nature’s Tiny Allies Enhance Bamboo GrowthEverest, National Bamboo delves into bamboo’s pivotal role in soil regeneration. Unraveling the intricate dynamics between microorganisms and plant vitality, Everest offers invaluable insights crucial for fostering genuine organic agricultural practices.
- ekawa 5th Generation Co-Creative Bamboo Workshop in the JungleJoin Elle and Sergio, visionary architects from the UK, as they reunite for another riveting podcast with ThinkBamboo. Discover their upcoming Bamboo Lab workshop in Colombia—an immersion into sculptural bamboo architecture and a lifestyle of rewilding. Disconnect from ‘normal’ life, reconnect with your dreams, and reimagine the possibilities of sustainable living amidst EKAWA, a lush rainforest sanctuary in the San Blas valley of Antioquia, Colombia.
- Unique Temporal Bamboo Installations For A Reality That Make You ThinkExplore the 26th episode of the ThinkBamboo Podcast and step into the creative mind of visionary Bamboo Artist, Holland. As the Creative Director of Culm-Innate Studio in Vietnam, Holland shares his journey as a Bamboo Designer, Contractor, Installation Artist, and Art Teacher, making this episode a captivating dive into the world of bamboo from a artistic point of view.
- Pioneering A Bamboo Education Plattform In Ghana To Empower Youth FutureGROW Colourful Ghana, featured on ThinkBamboo podcast with Rabea Schürmann, leads a bamboo revolution—sustainable construction, community empowerment, and a global movement.
- Bamboo Education: A Quest Infused with Ancestral Peruvian MagicIn ThinkBamboo Podcast’s 24th episode, we spoke with Lorena Nolte, a Peruvian “Bamboo Architect Extraordinaire” in Germany. She combines ancient Peruvian building wisdom with modern European design, advocating for bamboo as a sustainable, regenerative, and versatile construction material, showcasing the fusion of ancient and contemporary sustainability in architecture.
- Bamboo and Silica: The Dynamic Duo of Life RegenerationShanti shares her expertise on harnessing bamboo’s superfood qualities and emphasizes the critical role of proper preparation for maximizing its potential. Shanti’s contributions extend to the forefront of promoting regenerative growth and soil healing, and she graciously unveils bamboo’s hidden potential to elevate our health and well-being.
- The Bamboo Master Keeps On Surprising PeopleJames Wolf, who kickstarted bamboo flooring in 1995 and has since made significant contributions to the bamboo industry across Vietnam, Japan, USA, Bali and Costa Rica. His +30 years of extensive experience includes collaborations with renowned organizations and ventures, including Bamboo Living, Bamboo Pure, Green School, IBUKU, Boo Bicycles, and Bamboo Master Co and Boohugger, with the latter tree being his latest endeavors.
- Enhancing Growth With Wübu Bamboo: The Agroforestry Product ForecastSpecial ThinkBamboo Podcast, where we are picking the brain of Juan Pablo Martinez, the founder of WUBU Bamboo in Guatemala. We previously recorded a Podcast #2 learning about Juan Pablos Bamboo Ventures. Today we exclusively spoke about his latest WUBU Bamboo: Agroforestry Product Outlook Vision.
- Tailor Made Bamboo Bicycles: Merging Forgotten Ideas With The Latest Technology20th episode of the ThinkBamboo Podcast, with Oswald Wieser, who founded in 2015 SmartGrassBicycles in Germany. We discuss tailor made bamboo bicycles, history, building bamboo bikes around the globe, handmade Bamboo E-Bikes, the challenge of repairing, unique Characteristics and the future.
Podcast Archive
- May 2024 (1)
- April 2024 (4)
- March 2024 (3)
- February 2024 (1)
- January 2024 (1)
- November 2023 (1)
- October 2023 (2)
- September 2023 (4)
- August 2023 (3)
- July 2023 (1)
- June 2023 (6)
- May 2023 (4)
- April 2023 (6)
- March 2023 (11)