Are you ready for bamboo?

This masterclass explores how bamboo is being understood, tested and applied as a construction material, examining its behaviour, structural potential, safety considerations and design implications as architects and engineers look beyond timber towards lower-carbon alternatives. It addresses the key questions architects and engineers are asking as bamboo moves from concept to specification, and acts as a companion to our Introduction to Bamboo module, supporting a clearer understanding of bamboo as it moves from the margins of practice into the spotlight.