bamboo living brochure 2013

You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint paradise, then in you go. Nikos Kazantzakis

Bamboo Living tel: 877.857.0057 www.bambooliving.com


If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.

Vincent Van Gogh

THE FIRST AND ONLY INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE CERTIFIED BAMBOO PREFAB HOMES IN THE WORLD

Were all dreaming of a more sustainable world.

Bamboo is the most rapidly renewable building resource on Earth. It removes CO2 from the atmosphere, its an efficient use of land, its beautiful, strong, and resilient.

For thousands of years the special qualities of bamboo have inspired poetry, philosophy, and its a symbol for optimism, perserverance, and flexibility. People who love our bamboo houses tend to share those same special qualities.

We invite you to join the growing family of bamboo home owners and be a part of a truly grassroots movement. Together we can take sustainable building to a new shade of green.


I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.

Walt Whitman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION pg. 1-3

THE MIRACLE OF BAMBOO pg. 4

THE COLLECTIONS pg. 5-10

CUSTOM DWELLINGS & ECO-RESORTS pg. 11 - 12

WHATS INCLUDED pg. 13-14

READY, SET, BUILD pg. 15-17

MEET YOUR DREAM TEAM pg. 18

TESTIMONIALS pg. 19

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THE MIRACLE OF BAMBOOO

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BEAUTIFUL & VERSATILE Bamboo has a naturally beautiful aesthetic, is unique, interesting, and authentic. Diverse uses in everyday life: building materials, furniture, clothing, paper, high tech, food, bio-mass, fodder, and more!

STRONG Bamboo is a strong and enduring building material. It has the same tensile strength as mild steel, and all our homes are engineered to withstand hurricane force winds. In 1995 Bamboo Living homes stood strong when a hurricane hit the Cook Islands with 170mph winds.

FAST GROWING Bamboo is a grass, and it grows like a grass: fast. Bamboo can grow to its full height and diameter in a matter of months and be ready to harvest for structural use in 3 to 4 years. When shooting, bamboo grows 3-4 feet per day.

SOLUTION TO DEFORESTATION

Bamboo efficiently producesmore usable timber/acre/year than trees. How? The root system of a tree dies after harvesting and each new tree seedling must grow a new root system. After harvesting bamboo culms, the root system does not die, but feeds new shoots, and mature culms send carbohydrates to the new shoots.

SEQUESTERS CARBON When sustainably harvested bamboo is transformed into long lasting durables (like houses or properly treated building materials), the embodied CO2 is stored for 150 years, thus creating an effective carbon capture and storage system. According to preliminary studies, each Bamboo Living 1000 sq ft house embodies 28 tons of CO2.

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leap-ing greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes.

e.e. cummings

5CHOOSE YOUR GREEN HOME

MODERN DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

The Zen Collection features artisan craftsmanship, lofty bamboo rafters, and a clean, modern look that works in any climate.

Open, spacious floorplans Upgrade to insulation ready walls available Expansive covered porches for outdoor living Vaulted ceilings with exposed bamboo rafters Hand crafted mortise & tenon joinery LEED certifiable Average assembly time 1-5 days

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ZEN COLLECTION

DAVID SANDS SIGNATURE COLLECTIONEXOTIC. ORGANIC. LUXURIOUS.

Dramatic rooflines capture the spirit of the Pacific Rim. Each home in this collection is an object darte - crafted, carved and sculpted by artisans with exceptional attention to detail.

Organically inspired floorplans that flow naturally Exotic rooflines and optional flying gables Expansive covered porches for outdoor living Vaulted ceilings with exposed bamboo rafters LEED certifiable Models with additional loft sleeping/storage

spaces available

Bamboo Living Benefits

NEW! Now Bamboo Living offers turnkey building! Call for quote. Our homes are naturally termite resistant All bamboo is ICC-ES code certified Designed to withstand 105 mph winds standard, or upgrade to 155 mph Feature long roof eaves to keep interior spaces cooler Have a great indoor air quality and are low VOC Features hand-carved mortise & tenon joinery

Take the video tour

BAMBOO LIVING GAZEBOSOutdoor living has never been cooler. Easy to assemble Ships anywhere No permitting required in most areas

Octagon Gazebo Pavilion Gazebo


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SBAMBOO BUNGALOWS - LESS THAN < 800SF

*All prices subject to change at any time without notice. TURNKEY SERVICES AVAILABLE ~ We can build the entire house for you from site work to appliances with finish prices starting at $200 / interior sf & porches starting at $100 / sf. Excludes land, infrastructure costs and taxes. Call for a quote!

BAMBOO LIVING STANDARD HOME PACKAGE (Call for turnkey pricing!)

Zen 100Single room100 sf Interior 40 sf Porch

$ 7,315$ 2,156

Kona 192Studio192 sf Interior 64 sf Porch

$ 14,045$ 3,450

Total $ 9,471 Total $ 17,494

Ohana 15Studio242 sf Interior157 sf Porch

$ 17,702$ 8,462

Zen 400 Studio400 sf Interior96 sf Porch

$ 29,260$ 5,174

Total $ 26,165 Total $ 34,434

Zen 5601BR, 1BA560 sf Interior160 sf Porch

$40,964$ 8,624

Bali 576Studio576 sf Interior144 sf Porch

$ 42,134$ 7,762

Total $ 49,588 Total $ 49,896

Pacific 6121BR 1 BA492 sf Interior 462 sf Porch120 sf Loft

$ 35,990 $ 24,902$ 4,620

Bali 7681BR, 1BA768 sf Interior192 sf Porch

$ 53,222$ 10,349

Total $ 65,512 Total $ 63,571


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SBAMBOO ABODES - 880SF - 1300SF



$ 60,984$ 10,349

Bali 9603BR, 2BA or 2BR, 2BA960 sf Interior256 sf Porch

$ 66,528$ 13,798

Total $ 71,333 Total $ 80,326

Pacific 9922BR, 2BA872 sf Interior570 sf Porch120 sf Loft

$ 67,144$ 30,723$ 4,620

Celestial 10002BR, 2BA1000 sf Interior280 sf Porch

$ 69,300$ 15,092

Total $ 102,487 Total $ 84,392


$ 72,072$ 13,798

Pacific Queen 10983BR, 2BA938 sf Interior500 sf Porch160 sf Loft

$ 72,226$ 26,950$ 6,160

Total $ 85,870 Total $ 105,336

Bali 11523BR, 2BA1152 sf Interior 256 sf Porch

$ 79,834

$ 13,798

Polynesian 12943BR, 2BA or 2BR, 2BA1152 sf Interior640 sf Porch 142 sf Loft

$ 88,704$ 34,496 $ 5,467

Total $ 93,632 Total $ 128,667


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SBAMBOO ABODES - 1300SF AND UP


Bali 13443BR, 2BA1344 sf Interior448 sf Porch

$ 93,139$ 24,147

Polynesian 16193BR, 2BA1344 sf Interior784 sf Porch275 sf Loft

$ 103,488$ 42,258$ 10,588

Total $ 117,286 Total $ 156,333

Villa 19503BR, 2.5BA1950 sf Interior 835 sf Porch

$ 135,135 $ 45,007

Bali 19204BR 2.5BA960 sf Interior 640 sf Porch

$ 66,528$ 34,496

Total $ 180,142 (price for 2nd story kit) Total $ 101,024

Celestial 30003BR, 3.5BA2766 sf Interior1163 sf Porch

$ 191,684$ 62,686

Villa 27454BR, 4BA2745 sf Interior656 sf Porch

$ 190,229$ 35,358

Total $ 254,370 Total $ 225,287

The Ultimate3BR, 3.5BA1352 sf Interior856 sf Porch

$ 93,694$ 46,138

Villa 22402BR, 2BA2240 sf Interior880 sf Porch

$155,232$ 47,432

Total $ 139,832 Total $ 202,664




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The Zen 1040

Simple, clean design

Bamboo door and windowframes Interior bedroom view Bamboo cabinets and doors

Choose from a variety of interior colors Naturally beautiful bamboo siding

Rendering of the Villa 2745


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The Celestial 3000

Bathroom of a finished Pacific 992 2 Story Bali 1920 Vaulted ceilings with bamboo trusses

Porch view of a Polynesian 1294 Bedroom with painted interior wallCustomized Polynesian 1294

Bali 768 Beautiful porch of the Polynesian 1294Kitchen view of the Pacific 992


BAMBOO CUSTOM

CUSTOM DWELLINGS OR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES

What can a bamboo house look like? Like any other beautiful homewith an important eco-friendly difference. Its built from the most renewable building material on earth - bamboo. The only limit? Your imagination.

Use existing models or customize to suit your needs Visioning sessions, architectural plans and custom

CAD drawings available All buildings are LEED certifiable and have a carbon

negative footprint Experienced installation consultants available

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ECO RESORTS & DEVELOPMENTS

IMAGINATION AT PLAY

Bamboo Living excels at designing and building eco-resorts. Its the perfect fit for the new green traveler. Weve worked with theme parks, spas, surfing resorts, yoga retreat centers, meditation sanctuaries, temples, restaurants and family centered nature compounds. David Sands and his expert staff will co-create your unforgettable eco-destination.

Use existing models or customize to suit your needs Visioning sessions, architectural plans and custom

CAD drawings available. All buildings are LEED certifiable and have a carbon

negative footprint Experienced installation consultants available All structures shipped directly to your build site Discounted pricing for bulk orders available - call us!

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WHATS INCLUDED

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BAMBOO LIVING UPGRADES & OPTIONS

THE BASIC KIT

flying gableinterior bamboo doors

skylight openingbamboo flooring

dormer

woven bamboo finish

Dormers Skylight opening Interior bamboo doors

Bamboo flooring Flying gable roof Woven bamboo wall & ceiling finish

Bamboo cabinets*Call for pricing. Upgrades & options are not included in the listed price for the standard home package.

Single wall exterior panels with natural split bamboo siding or stucco ready

Interior wall panels that are painted Expansive porches with bamboo railings Roof structure with sub-roof Interior ceiling finish and exposed bam-

boo rafters Generous 3-4 foot eaves Door and window jams Bamboo trim package Permit/construction plans

bamboo cabinets


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Where can I build a Bamboo Living Home?

Anywhere! We offer two construction options - single wall for breezy, tropical climates, or double wall for cooler climates and regional build-ing codes that require insulation.

Site Preparation Utilities & Septic Electricity

Foundation (Post & Pier or slab) Plumbing Sub-floor

Flooring* Cabinets* Countertops

Windows Interior Doors* Exterior Doors

Interior drywall/paint Roofing - water barrier plus roofing materials - either metal, tile, thatch or shingles

OWNER ADDS:INSULATION

Contractors assembling the Bamboo Living exterior wall panels.

BUILD OVERVIEW

* Bamboo Living can provide - see Upgrades & Options pg. 13

READY, SET, BUILD

Establish a Total Budget for your project:Total Budget:

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Choose a Bamboo Living Model:Model:

Floorplan Size:

Additional Options:

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Buy land & choose your lender:Real Estate Agent:

Lender Name:

We understand that building any new home is a big project. With a Bamboo Living Home package, youll receive your house structure in easy to assemble panels.

To complete your project, youll also need a builder. You can hire your own contractor or we can build the entire house for you from site work to appliances with finish prices starting at $200 / interior sf & porches starting at $100 / sf (excludes land, infrastructure costs and taxes). Call for a quote!

THE 12 STEP PATH TO BAMBOO NIRVANA


4 Place a Deposit to get your CAD Drawings:Deposit:

This deposit will be credited towards your final Bamboo Living house contract

Youll give your architectural CAD drawings to your builder to get an accurate finish estimate.

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* Bamboo Living can provide. See Upgrades & Options page 13 or call for details

Sign your Bamboo Living Contract and Place Production Deposit:Deposit Amount:

As soon as Bamboo Living receives your production deposit, our team of expert craftsmen start to build your dream bamboo home at our facility!

Hire your General Contractor, Crew & take your drawings to the permit office:General Contractor:

Kit Assembly:

Plumber:

Electrican:

Local Permit Office Contact:

Choose your finishes and materials with your General ContractorSupplier:

Flooring*: Cabinets*/Countertops:

Windows: Hardware:

Doors*: Appliances:

Plumbing fixtures: Lighting:

Interior Wall Finishes*: Exterior Wall Finishes*:

While youre working on your site, were busy finishing your home. We send you photos and progress reports from the factory during the build. It takes an average of 8 weeks for production and another 6 weeks to ship and arrive to your site.

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Congratulations!Youve achieved Bamboo Enlightenment!

Not only are you the proud owner of a beautiful bamboo home, but you know youve made a great choice for yourself, and the planet. Youve sequestered tons of carbon and the world is a better place because of you!


Your home ships!Pay remainder of contract:

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Finish the house:Start Date:

Flooring installation: Lighting:

Windows/Doors Install: Roofing:

Plumbing: Interior Wall Finishing

Electrical: Exterior Wall Finishing:

Fixtures:: Cabinets:

Appliance Hook-up: Finish Carpentry:

Landscaping: Painting:

Assemble Your Bamboo Living Home Kit: (usually 1-5 days)Start Date:

Move in and Smile!Housewarming Party Date:

8 Start Your Site Work:Start Date:

Clearing/Leveling Land: Foundation:

Utilities Hook-up: Sub-floor:


BAMBOO LIVING: MEET YOUR DREAM TEAM

ABOUT BAMBOO LIVING

Since 1995, Bamboo Living, a Maui based company, has offered beautiful bamboo homes ecologically produced by a worldwide team of people united by their bold and clear vision of hope for a healthy world for future generations.

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DAVID SANDS, AIA, Co-founder & Chief Architect LEED accredited professional

David Sands received his Masters in Architecture in 1982 from the University of Florida, and in 1995 he co-founded Bamboo Living with Jeffree Trudeau. David is an international speaker on the subject of structural bamboo, and has presented at the American Institute of Architects National Convention and the World Bamboo Congress.

David believes that working with bamboo reflects the person he strives to be: strong, resiliant and flexible, with a healthy openess that provides inner peace.

CARRIE BRANOVAN, Chief Marketing OfficerCarrie Branovan came to Bamboo Living fresh from the organic food industry where she worked as a brand strate-gist and advocate for the family farm. Carrie served as the Creative and Communications Director for Organic Valley Family of Farms during the time that the USDA organic label was launched. Later, as Marketing Director for Stony-field Europe she oversaw new brand launches in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Assuming a leadership role at Bamboo Living was a natural fit for Carrie, who believes that an intelligent approach to using our Earths resources is just as important for the building industry as it is for the food industry. Carrie and

David are the dynamic duo behind Bamboo Livings continued success, and her Marketing and Sales oversight complements Davids visionary architectural talent. The mother of two grown kids and recently also a grandmother (to the first baby born in a bamboo house in the US!), she lives on the Big Island of Hawaii.


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Catherine Ridder

I wanted to say Thank You for envisioning and manifesting such a beautiful dream into real-ity. Mahalo many times over for all your hard work and efforts on my behalf over the last 10 months. I hope my home inspires many others to build bamboo homes as well.

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Renee Louxauthor & tv host of Green Living

We fell in love with bamboo, and the way it reflects our values and green lifestyle. We asked David to design and create an office for Shep, and then shortly afterwards, we commissioned the first 2 story internationally certified bam-boo home in the world. The result exceeded our expecta-tions. Everyone that enters is struck by the artisan quality, warmth, living-breathing materials, and organic feeling.

Jeanne Angelheartfounder and former owner of FLAX Designs

I loved co-creating with David Sands and the good people at Bamboo Living, and was able to adapt existing designs to my own aesthetic, and the results are a beautiful sight to behold, indeed, and all built from the most renewable material on Mother Earth.

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