Jakarta Globe

Strong, light and cheaper than steel poles, bamboo is ubiquitous across Asia as scaffolding. So much so that in recognition of the material’s versability, the Indonesian island of Bali has made an emblem of sustainable construction, replacing buildings of concrete and steel with far greener alternatives.

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