Teragren products are designed and developed to rigorous quality and sustainability standards, bringing to market furniture-grade bamboo Panels, Veneer and Worktops, as well as PureForm™ Traditional and Xcora™ Strand solid and engineered bamboo...

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Designing with Bamboo for Superior Environmental & Human Health Impacts (Removed)

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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.

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