„Understand bamboo’s role in sustainable architecture and design.“
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Bamboo School Costa Rica
Rodolfo Sáenz is the founder of the Bamboo School and a bamboo master. After the course the students can apply this knowledge when building for themselves. We do encourage the participants to go on and build successfully with natural materials.
Workshops
Apprenticeship
Consultancy
Join us for an immersive learning experience where you can explore the world of natural construction and sustainability.
Link to Bamboo School Costa Rica
Máster Rodolfo Sáenz
CATALOGO
Muebles de bamboo y madera
Rodolfo Sáenz
Born in 1964 in Costa Rica. He started working with bamboo when he was seventeen. At the age of 24 he spent some time in Europe. He moved to Belgium with his family and immersed in the life of the Belgians. At the same time he gained plenty of new experience in construction. In France he had the opportunity to give courses in building bamboo furniture.
Upon returning to Costa Rica he shifted his focus to bamboo construction and started working with materials such as acrilla and adobe. He completed several projects using bamboo and barro. Rodolfo is a natural building master and great teacher, he has been giving courses in house construction, bamboo furniture making and working with adobe for over ten years.
Rodolfo is 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 and courses including a apprenticeship program.
Rodolfo is a passionate advocate for sustainable natural building. He believes that building with natural materials is an important way to reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment. He knows, that natural building can be an effective way to help communities become more self-sufficient and resilient.
He developed innovative techniques for working with this sustainable and durable material. He designed special tools for working with bamboo, such as handmade knives, saws, hatchets and chisel.
If you want to be in contact with Rodolfo, please send a message to +506 8860-0180 (WhatsApp and Telegram).
For downloading the furniture catalog use the link below.
First Hand Experience
Natural building is more than just constructing; it’s a tactile connection with the Earth. Our workshops offer a hands-on experience where you can immerse yourself in the art and science of building with bamboo and clay.
Integrating Technology and Tradition
We believe in blending the wisdom of traditional construction with modern technology. Our workshops explore innovative approaches that harness the best of both worlds. Discover how to incorporate renewable energy systems, efficient insulation, and smart design principles into your natural building projects.
In an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, natural building presents itself as an innovative and eco-friendly alternative. One of the most fascinating forms of natural construction involves the use of materials such as bamboo and clay, a technique being promoted by Bamboo School Costa Rica, a school dedicated to teaching and advocating for this practice.
Natural building is based on the idea of using locally available and renewable materials, thereby minimizing the ecological footprint of buildings.
A sustainable resource:
Bamboo is a fast-growing plant, capable of growing several inches per day. This characteristic makes it a sustainable and renewable option for construction. Moreover, bamboo is surprisingly strong, even more than many types of wood. It’s flexibility and lightweight properties also make it suitable for a variety of architectural designs.
Reservation request for the Bamboo Workshop at Finca Renacer
Rodolfo Sáenz
info@fincarenacer.com
+506 8740 6590