Ancient building material makes a comeback for modern construction — and it's cheaper

Ancient building material makes a comeback for modern construction — and it's cheaper

Engineers and architects are reimagining bamboo, one of the world's oldest building materials, in a way that could dramatically reshape modern construction. According to the Guardian, advances in bamboo engineering are allowing the fast-growing plant to be used in increasingly ambitious projects — from schools and airports to multistory towers. The Institution of Structural Engineers has published a bamboo design manual for architects, positioni…