Bamboo Grassroots Atelier

24/06/2025

A fly through on the Architectural details of Kawayaman Bamboo Pavilion in Bukidnon

Finished in 2021 the interior is intact (2025) without any need for replacements.

For the Bamboo shingle roof the area in contact with live Bamboo is due for replacement, however the 3mm asphalt liner does it job in keeping leaks at bay.

11/06/2025

Pinagdagtan Water Falls, Sibagat Agusan Del Sur

Phase 1, Initial structures for the eco Tourism development

Main Hall, Huts and Toilet Facilities

Interior Works and Furnishings next

08/06/2025

Bauang La Union Event Center - COMPLETED Architectural and Engineering works

Associate Designer and Transfer Technology
Yours Truly - Jed
Ar Geline Pastor
Ar Diane Danao Concepcion

Structural Designer
Eng Jaz Toralde

Hands on Owner/Builder - love team
Ar Jerekin Pulanco Dela Cruz
Ar Joanne Dellosa

Training provider
Bamboo Bootcamp

The finishing stage for pole Bamboo construction involves a lot of sanding and refinement, to get a uniform texture for the Bamboo, but there is beauty in the imperfections.

Combine it with rammed earth, daylight strategies and modern conveniences and you get a space that balance between rough and refined.

Next step Interior Furniture and Artworks

25/04/2025

Work in Progress

Sibagat, Agusan del sur multi phase eco tourism development, the Main Hall as a starter structure taking inspiration from local flowers within vicinity.

Concentric design is flexible in terms of orientation and easy for parametric calculations.

15/04/2025

We were visited prior to preparations for Bamboo Bootcamp and we get to share a bit about Hayag Farm School, the processes and decisions behind the development.

This isn’t your typical workshop—it’s a deep dive into bamboo, community, and hands-on learning in the highlands of Marilog.At Hayag Farm School, join Rica G...

02/03/2025

Beach, surfing and good food

Mati Davao, Aman Sinaya

22/02/2025

Work in progress

20/02/2025

Welcoming students/participants for our Bamboo Bootcamp batch 30 in Hayag Farm School

31/01/2025

Vertical sun shade facing west for an urban area.

Using runo reeds the process for preservation are as follows:

Step 1 use blue flame torch, to char the skin of the runo reeds expelling excess moisture and carbonize the starch and sugar

Step 2 apply anti insect treatment on the surface

Step 3 apply linseed oil with black tinting color, 2 coats via rug or brush application

30/01/2025

5 years after finishing construction, we had the chance to visit Balay Silay in Anilao Batangas. Its good to see how the space is utilized and given love, with the panoramic view of the Bay.

They are ready for the 2nd phase of the development.