Bamboo Rainforest Village: EKAWA 🎙️ Podcast - Elle & Sergio

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In the latest episode of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, host JJ sits down with Elle and Sergio, two passionate architects from the UK who have embarked on an incredible journey in Colombia. From exploring the untapped potential of bamboo to building a sustainable village, their story is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we delve into their experiences, challenges, and their vision for a bamboo-filled future. EKAWA the rainforest sanctuary for creativity and healing holds space for inspired living immersed in rainforest life. Located in the San Blas Valley between San Carlos and San Rafael in Antioquia, Colombia.

🎋 ThinkBamboo PodCast : Se.1, Ep.10 -- Elle & Sergio, EKAWA, San Blas valley in Antioquia, Colombia 🇨🇴
https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2023/05/12/ekawa-the-inspiring-journey-of-elle-and-sergio-with-bamboo-in-colombia/

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[00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=6) Architects build bamboo structures in Colombia
[04:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=287) Bamboo growth and harvesting in San Blas Valley
[08:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=537) Reforestation and rewilding of floodplains through bamboo cultivation
[12:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=764) Designs are unique experiments, each building is a new lab experience.
[16:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=1004) Innovative bamboo architecture in a tropical region
[21:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=1260) Bamboo lab offers retreats and workshops in a sustainable village
[25:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=1510) Lessons learned from building with bamboo
[00:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=37) Bamboo Village is accepting expressions of interest for new homes and will have a new hosting space in 2024.

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Detailed Summary for [10th #ThinkBamboo Podcast - EKAWA with Elle & Sergio in Colombia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk)

[00:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=6) Architects build bamboo structures in Colombia
- Elle and Sergio, architects from the UK, built bamboo structures in Colombia
- They started with a workshop and now live there, using guadua bamboo native to the area

[04:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=287) Bamboo growth and harvesting in San Blas Valley
- Guadua bamboo is the top quality bamboo for construction
- San Blas Valley used to be a huge jungle of bamboo with two large groves currently existing

[08:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=537) Reforestation and rewilding of floodplains through bamboo cultivation
- Re-establishment of bamboo grows and floodplains for cattle farming
- Creation of a bamboo laboratory for deep immersion in bamboo construction

[12:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=764) Designs are unique experiments, each building is a new lab experience.
- Buildings are not repeated, but rather tested with new ideas.
- The Bamboo Village is a unique community of like-minded individuals living in harmony with nature.

[16:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=1004) Innovative bamboo architecture in a tropical region
- Architecture is open and connected to the forest surroundings
- Roofing solution designed for semi-tropical climate with frequent rain

[21:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=1260) Bamboo lab offers retreats and workshops in a sustainable village
- Lab focuses on sharing information and skills about bamboo
- Lab is restoring an old heritage building to host retreats and workshops

[25:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=1510) Lessons learned from building with bamboo
- Bamboo structures need to be completed and maintained properly to retain their integrity
- Immunization and harvesting at the right time are important for bamboo structures to withstand insects and weather

[00:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIZaVuM5fk&t=37) Bamboo Village is accepting expressions of interest for new homes and will have a new hosting space in 2024.
- Located in Colombia, Bamboo Village is a project connecting bamboo enthusiasts and promoting sustainable construction.
- The project is currently accepting expressions of interest for two new homes and will have a new hosting space in 2024.

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