In Ep.35 of the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, host JJ talks with Chris Wiesbeck, a passionate bamboo builder from Bavaria. They discuss his project using bamboo for skate park sunshades and his experience at the European Bamboo Expo. Chris emphasizes the need for more community-driven projects and stronger bamboo construction guidelines in Europe. He also mentions his work in Abu Dhabi and bamboo's potential in different climates. The episode ends with a reminder about the upcoming #EuropeanBambooExpo https://youtu.be/gYr0e-NHekU?si=b-oV_HmnOjUkJoy- Web: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/05/11/four-years-in-the-making-how-chris-wiesbeck-brought-bamboo-to-a-skate-park-project-in-germany/ - Chapters: 00:01 Introduction and Background of Chris Wiesbeck 03:03 Building Sunshades for Skate Parks with Bamboo 08:11 Exploring the Potential of Bamboo in Construction 11:26 Raising Awareness about Sustainable Materials 14:52 Community Involvement in Bamboo Projects 22:46 The European Bamboo Expo: Past Experience and Future Expectations 26:44 The Future of Bamboo Construction in Germany and Europe 29:54 Challenges of Implementing Bamboo Structures in Europe 32:26 The Need for Building Codes and Regulations 34:20 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing among Experts 35:31 Importance of Proper Treatment and Construction Techniques 38:31 Bamboo's Potential in Hot Climates 43:03 The European Bamboo Expo - VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT 1.) 🦠 Microorganism Marvel: How Nature's Tiny Allies Enhance Bamboo Growth 🎋 https://youtu.be/4c6jNRTjoVI 2.) 🍁 Bamboo and Silica: The Dynamic Duo of Life Regeneration https://youtu.be/d-VGdQtETNs 3.) 🇨🇴 ekawa 5th Generation Co-Creative Bamboo Workshop in the Jungle https://youtu.be/AvRnEeeKZww - 💡🎋 ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. - ❤️ SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL * Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@thinkbamboo The ThinkBamboo Podcast serves as a platform to inspire, educate, and share the use of bamboo with an ever-growing audience. The ThinkBamboo Podcasts are available on the Website, YouTube, Spotify, Google & Apple Podcast if you like the content please do support by liking, commenting and subscribing. 👉 FOLLOW Website / Newsletter: https://www.thinkbamboo.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkbamboo Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkbamboo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkbamboo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbamboo/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkbamboo Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/thinkbamboo-podcast-the-ultimate-video-podcast-for/id1693210491/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThinkBamboo/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/ThinkBamboo/