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Designing with Bamboo for Superior Environmental & Human Health Impacts (Removed)
The popularity of bamboo products has soared due to their desirable aesthetic and unique, eco-friendly attributes. This course covers an overview of the history, uses, characteristics, and specification considerations of bamboo, including a discussion of the health advantages and green benefits of designing with bamboo products.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the history, applications and design styles of bamboo.
- Compare the properties of bamboo to other wood species in terms of durability, performance, carbon sequestration properties and workability.
- Summarize the health benefits of specifying bamboo products, including improved indoor air quality.
- Explain how bamboo is sustainably harvested and why bamboo is considered a “rapidly renewable resource”.
- State how designing with bamboo products can qualify for green initiatives, such as USDA BioPreferred® Program and LEED®.
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Tom Goodham on behalf of Teragren Inc.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Tom Goodham
Title: VP of Manufacturing & Operations, Teragren Inc.
Background: Tom Goodham is the Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations for Teragren Inc., a manufacturer of premium bamboo building products including flooring, panels, and veneer. Tom is responsible for the specifications, manufacturing, and testing of all Teragren products. Tom received a Bachelor of Science from Lewis and Clark College, has worked in both the microbrewery and coffee industry, and has been with Teragren since 2003.
