I was born in 1964 in Costa Rica. I started working with bamboo when I was seventeen. At the age of twenty-four I spent some time in Europe. I moved to Belgium with my family and immersed in the life of the Belgians. At the same time I gained plenty of new experience in construction. In France I had the opportunity to give courses in building bamboo furniture.

I am a natural building master, teaching bamboo construction in Europe and Costa Rica. I am the founder of Bamboo School Costa Rica (www.bambooschoolcostarica.com), an organization dedicated to teaching people how to build sustainable and durable structures using bamboo and other natural materials.

The school offers a variety of workshops including an apprenticeship program which goes beyond hands-on learning by offering a deeper connection to nature and local culture.

I am a passionate advocate for sustainable natural building. I believe that building with natural materials is an important way to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment. I know, that natural building can be an effective way to help communities become more self-sufficient and resilient.

I developed innovative techniques for working with this sustainable and durable material and designed specialized tools for working with bamboo, such as handmade knives, saws, hatchets and chisels.