2012 Greenbuild Conference & Expo!

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.

Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and networking events.

Launched in 2002, Greenbuild is a great opportunity to build new relationships and connect with colleagues from throughout the industry and around the world.

The U.S. Green Building Council is hosting Greenbuild 2012 in San Francisco from Nov. 14-16. This year will be focused on bringing technology and sustainability together in the global green movement.

U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council was established in 1993 and has grown to be a diverse group of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofits, teachers and students, lawmakers and citizens. Today there are 77 chapters, 13,000 member organizations and 181,000 LEED professionals strong that share the same vision of a sustainable built environment.

Green building is a win-win, offering both environmental and economic opportunity. Greater building efficiency can meet 85 percent of future demand for energy in the United States and a commitment to green building has the potential to generate 2.5 million jobs.

The USGBC has facilitated the establishment of the most widely recognized and widely used green building program across the globe, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). LEED is certifying 1.6 million square feet of building space each day in more than 130 countries. LEED is a certification program for buildings, homes and communities that guides the design, construction, operations and maintenance. Today, nearly 50,000 projects are currently participating in LEED, comprising more than 8.9 billion square feet of construction space.

Lamboo representatives will be attending the show this week to meet with industry leaders and all others interested in learning about the advantages Lamboo has over traditional building materials.

The following Lamboo partners will be showcasing Lamboo materials within their exhibit:

Solar Innovations, Inc.
Booth : 438S
(800) 618-0669
skylight@solarinnovations.com

NanaWall Systems, Inc.
Booth : 1127S
Travis Troen - (415) 383-3148 Ext. 229
travist@nanawall.com

C.T. Windows, Inc.
Booth : 2428S
Sunil Tarneja - (407) 857-9237
starneja@aatctw.net

Among their displays these companies will be showcasing products and components from the Lamboo® Vue™ line of Window & Doors as well as curtain wall and storefront applications from the Lamboo® Renewall™ series.

  For questions regarding Lamboo, our products, or to schedule an interview please

visit our website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us 866-966-2999

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“MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD” – Lamboo Incorporated

Blog by: Dustin Dennison

 

Success at ASLA 2012 in Phoenix!

The 2012 ASLA annual meeting & expo has came to a close, but the progress made there will last for years to come. At the show more than 375 companies showcased the latest innovative landscape products and projects many of which based on sustainable practices and renewable materials. Lamboo, Inc. was among the companies represented at the show in the Phoenix Convention Center which introduced us to many like minded architects and organizations in the field.

In addition to meeting architects and manufacturers there was great interest in integrating the ultra renewable resource of bamboo in various municipalities throughout the U.S. including New York City parks. It was apparent at the show that many designers and planners are searching for a sustainable alternative to traditional materials that can also perform exceptionally well in the elements but haven't had much success until now. Many of these individuals had heard of bamboo's potential but were unaware of it's availability for their applications previously.

 

Showcased at the booth were structural beams fabricated by G.R. Plume, curtain wall members from Dover, handrails from Gerber, as well as a trash receptacle and bench from Landmark Studio & Design. Lamboo would just like the thank these partners again for their great work and commitment to sustainability.

For additional information about the 2012 ASLA show or Lamboo materials please contact us at 866-966-2999 or info@lamboo.us

“MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD” – Lamboo Incorporated

Blog by: Dustin Dennison

Lamboo: Bamboo Made Better?

The idea behind engineered wood products (EWP) is to make wood stronger and more flexible in terms of design applications like long-spans and curved beams. Bamboo is already a highly regarded, sustainable wood species, and now one company is trying to make it better by turning the best kinds of bamboo into an EWP.

Made of thin layers of bamboo held together by adhesives, Lamboo is an engineered, high-performance bamboo product for exterior and interior applications such as beams, trusses, panels, awning systems and more. Choosing from 1,600 different species of bamboo, the company has isolated four with the strongest cellular structures to compose its Lamboo product, which is reported to be ten times stronger in tension, three times stronger mechanically, and twenty percent more stable in moisture and temperature changes compared to its wood counterparts.

And then there are the inherent advantages of bamboo itself, one of the fastest growing plants in the world. It’s an easily renewable resource and a building material that offers some of the highest strength and stability ratings. Bamboo has a warm and soft texture that has won many fans in the remodeling world. So the question is, can Lamboo improve a wood species that’s already excellent in terms of performance and sustainability? I’d like to know.

You can request a quote or order samples from the Lamboo website.

(Read more)

(Excerpt of article by Josh Englander of HGTV Remodels. NOT AFFILIATED WITH LAMBOO)

For questions regarding Lamboo or our products please visit our

website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

 

Blog by: Dustin Dennison

NanaWall Systems Lamboo Laminated Bamboo

Glass wall technology with laminated bamboo frames

NanaWall Systems, a leader in opening glass wall technology, introduces a folding door system featuring custom-crafted frames of Lamboo laminated bamboo. The Energy Star-Certified NanaWall folding door system incorporates an ecologically responsible wood-alternative material.

Lamboo laminated bamboo was introduced at the American Institute of Architects Convention May 12-14 in New Orleans.

NanaWall Systems has achieved Energy Star ratings and Dade County Hurricane Certification. NanaWall also offers Triple Glazing and OrniluxBird Protection Glass.

“We chose Lamboo because our customers requested more ecologically responsible material to use in LEED certified projects,” says Ebrahim Nana, president of NanaWall Systems. “We already offer FSC wood but Lamboo takes the concept one step further and is recognized as a rapidly renewable resource by the U.S. Green Building Council.”

Lamboo products meet criteria for 2011 "CALGreen" A4.405.4 (Use of building materials from renewable sources) and contribute to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification under MR Credit 6 - Rapidly renewable materials, IEQ Credit 4.4 - Low-emitting materials; ID Credit 1 - Innovation in Design (Environmentally Preferable Material), and ID Credit 2 - Innovation in Design (Life Cycle Assessment / Environmental Impact).

Lamboo is available with NanaWall’s WD65 wood-framed system and WA67 aluminum-clad wood-framed system.

Lamboo is an engineered bamboo product that is not only structurally stable but aesthetically pleasing as well. The production process uses 15 percent less embodied energy than that of engineered wood and 300 percent less embodied energy than aluminum and steel. Lamboo on average is 20 percent more stable than wood in moisture and temperature changes, ten times stronger than wood in tension and three times stronger mechanically. Bamboo sequesters 35 percent more carbon than its tree counterparts and also produces 30 percent more oxygen than a like-sized timber forest area.

(Read more) 

(Excerpt of article by WorshipFacilities.com. NOT AFFILIATED WITH LAMBOO)

NanaWall Lamboo system at 2011 AIA (Video)

For questions regarding Lamboo or our products please visit our

website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

 

Blog by: Dustin Dennison

Are Bamboo Products The Future of Retail?

It's no surprise that the growing popularity and trendiness of “green living” has given rise to an entirely new subset in the global retail industry. With new and recent demands by the public that no longer exclusively includes the extremist eco-conscious microcosm, more sustainable products in retail aimed at the widespread general population are pushing through the niche market into the mainstream.

At the heart of this exponential increase in the green retail marketplace is the material bamboo that encompasses what sustainability represents while being chameleon enough to provide every type of eco-friendly product one could demand. On top of that, Bamboo has the capabilities to produce both quality and aesthetically pleasing products that are able to capture the interest of the mainstream public who are often set in their comfortable buying patterns that can be hazardous for the environment. This combination of sustainability, durability, versatility and beauty makes one wonder that if, while the future of capitalism is sure to be green, is the future of retail rooted in bamboo? All predictions and market trends are pointing towards the affirmative with the industry expected to be worth $25 billion in 2012. What was once overlooked as a predominantly third world material or decorative piece in tropical motifs is about to tidal wave through the global retail industry. Here's why:

Sustainability
Since it can easily adapt easily to changing temperatures, climates, and soil conditions, bamboo can grow everywhere and in almost any condition except Antarctica. It is also naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-pest which makes the need for pesticides null and void. Bamboo produces greater biomass and 30% more oxygen than a hardwood forest of comparable size.

Renewability
Bamboo grows on average 1.6 feet per hour and reaches maturity in about five years making it the fastest growing and most renewable plant on earth. Compare this to Oak, which grows on average 12 inches per year and can take 120 years to mature. To put this in perspective, a sixty-foot tree cut for market takes 60 years to replace and a sixty-foot bamboo cut for market takes 59 days to replace.

Durability
The tensile strength, or the ability to withstand stress, of bamboo surpasses that of steel. Bamboo’s tensile strength is 28,000 per square inch, while steel rates only 23,000 per square inch. That’s why bamboo is used as a building material in areas often wrought with earthquakes.

Versatility
Bamboo is material that can and is used for almost everything. It is popular as a building material such as flooring, furniture and structures in earthquake-ridden areas. Bamboo products are a choice for clothing, textiles and even paper. In fact, there is not a single industry that bamboo doesn’t touch as it can even substitute for charcoal.

Restorative
Bamboo not only produces more oxygen but helps to actually reduce carbon dioxide gases faster than other plants, which can help reverse the effects of global warming. Since it is highly adaptable to most climates and soil conditions it can help restore degraded and damaged lands. It also acts as a natural water control barrier, which helps reduce rain run off and soil erosion.

Aesthetically Pleasing
Simply put, bamboo is pretty. Its universally appealing aesthetic makes it popular for both those that lean towards trendy designs and those that favor a more classic look. Bamboo products have a smooth sleek texture that is pleasing to touch and symmetrical design pattern that people like to look at. It produces soft clothing, savory food, unique looking buildings and even good-looking gadgets.

Bamboo products are the new kings of the green and environmentally friendly retail market. With its flawless reputation and ability to “do it all” the trend towards bamboo becoming the future of all retail seems imminent.

(Read more)

(Excerpt of article by Greg Voakes of Business Insider. NOT AFFILIATED WITH LAMBOO)

Lamboo Inc. is a innovative company that is leading the trend of sustainable development by utilizing the super material that is bamboo. As the world's first and only provider of structural grade bamboo, Lamboo is committed to cultivating this material to its full potential by replacing the traditional and depleted sources of timber with the renewable resource of bamboo. 

For questions regarding Lamboo or our products please visit our

website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Blog by: Dustin Dennison

Project Innovation award winners announced

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Lamboo, Inc. as the 2012 recipient of the Project Innovation Award. The award was presented on Thursday, May 17, 2012 in the Studio Theater at University of Illinois Springfield. The annual competition provides seed funds for entrepreneurs to start or expand businesses.

(From left to right: Luke Schuette, Founder/CEO; Debby Richardson,

Director of Marketing; Jeran Hammann, V.P. Operations)

Project Innovation is a prestigious entrepreneurial competition where individuals and businesses have their unique ideas recognized and rewarded through this innovative contest.

(Lamboo door system integrated into Pier 1 Imports retail location)

Lamboo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the manufacturing of engineered bamboo for structural, architectural, and industrial applications worldwide. As a leader in the sustainable design technology industry, Lamboo, Inc. is an environmentally responsible company that loves giving back to the community. Lamboo has global headquarter offices located in Springfield, Illinois as well as Geneva, Switzerland and is expanding it’s operations nationwide. Within Illinois Lamboo has fabrication and distribution hubs in Peoria, Galesburg, and Litchfield and maintains partnerships throughout the US and Europe.

Radio Interview:
http://wtax.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5851527
News source:
http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x2138761392/Project-Innovation-award-winners-announced

Please contact Debby Richardson for any questions regarding this
award or to schedule an interview. debby@lamboo.us

Lamboo® Elite™ Series

Lamboo, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will be showcasing the Lamboo® Elite™ Series of Products specific to the Aviation Industry within one of the most prestigious shows in the world for the elite business Jet industry, The Farnborough International Airshow July 9th-15th. Lamboo is currently collaborating and supplying premium products into the custom interior jet industry and will be available to discuss supply agreements with current and new players in the market.

Products:
Premium Engineered Bamboo Veneer – For Jet Interiors
Premium Engineered Bamboo Components – For Jet Interiors
Premium Engineered Bamboo Panels – For Jet Interiors

*All of our Elite™ products meet the most stringent of Aviation Standards and Certifications Required for the industry.

Lamboo, Inc. and their premium products will be located at booth #H2/B17 and will be represented by Peter Illig, the Managing Director of Lamboo International, based in Switzerland, and our Director of R&D Luke D. Schuette, from the Lamboo, Inc. USA office.

Please contact Debby Richardson for any questions regarding this
show or Lamboo® Elite™ for Jet Interiors. debby@lamboo.us

Lamboo & Arnold Companies

Lamboo is proud to partner with Arnold Companies to offer products through our Lamboo® Design™ Series. The Arnold Companies represent four independent contract furniture manufacturers that have been serving the design and corporate community since 1962. Arnold companies offer a highly versatile line of quality products with applications ideal for our engineered laminated bamboo materials.

Their primary products include:

• Conference room furniture
• Cabinets
• Desks
• Commercial
• Residential
• Reception desks
• Workstations 
• Modular courtroom furniture
• Library furniture
• Shelving
• Circulation desks
• Bookcases
  
  

Lamboo is committed to maintaining the level of high excellence that is synonymous with Arnold Companies products, with the rapidly renewable resource of bamboo. The engineered components will ensure that Arnold products are not only long lasting and durable but pleasing to the eye as well.

For questions regarding Lamboo or our products please visit our
website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

LEED 2012 Development

The hallmark of LEED and its ability to affect market transformation is its continuous improvement cycle that enables the rating system to increase in scope and stringency as market readiness increases and new technologies become widely available. With LEED 2009, the primary changes were foundational changes, such as rating system content alignment, credit point value allocation, the development of LEED Online v3, and changes to the professional credentials and certification process. These foundational changes continue to be refined in the context of LEED 2009, but will not be fundamentally changed again with the next update of LEED.

For LEED 2012, USGBC will focus on increasing the technical rigor of the rating system, expanding the market sectors able to use LEED, and striving for simplicity in terms of usability. LEED 2012 builds on LEED 2009 in a thoughtful way. It optimizes the foundations in LEED 2009, and will continue to improve the clarity, usability, functionality and interconnectedness of the rating systems through future version development.

(Excerpt from USGBC, read more)

Lamboo Inc. is committed to maintaining its status as an innovative leader in the development of environmentally responsible technologies for the architectural industry. Lamboo products are not only higher performing but are also eligible for LEED credits on qualifying products. Please refer to USGBC website for more information on qualifying projects.

For questions regarding Lamboo or our products please visit our
website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Sustainability of Bamboo

A number of bamboo product manufacturers have chosen to use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification as a demonstration of sustainability. However, FSC was designed for timber forests and not bamboo grass farms. Accordingly, Lamboo has chosen to go above and beyond FSC, and utilizes the global expertise of The Forest Trust to maintain a transparent system to ensure we obtain our bamboo from sustainably managed sources. Further, we use this system to verify that our manufacturing and distribution structures achieve the highest levels of sustainability.

Bamboo as a resource is the most sustainable plant used in the manufacturing of structural and architectural systems. Bamboo in comparison to timber takes 4 years to fully mature, where as timber on average takes 25 to 50 years to mature. Lamboo has 3 times the structural capacity of timber, achieving longer spans which allows for use of less material. Bamboo can be harvested without replanting, due to its root structure and grass like features, which also helps eliminate soil erosion. Unlike other crops, bamboo requires little or no pesticides to grow, because of a natural bio-agent that is bound to the plant at the molecular level.

To learn more about Lamboo, our operations, or products please visit our 

website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

In addition to our commitment to innovation in sustainable design practices Lamboo is focused on operations that surpass ethical standards in the industry.  Lamboo, Inc. meets BBB accreditation standards, and strives to maintain good faith both with stakeholders and consumers. Lamboo holds a A+ rating with this agency.

To learn more about Lamboo, our practices, or products please visit our 

website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Lamboo Galesburg facility

In order to effectively provide our products in the domestic U.S. market, Lamboo is continually expanding within the Galesburg distribution hub. This centralized Illinois location enables Lamboo to deliver products coast to coast within 3-5 days following order of stocked products. Lamboo relies not only on the efficient programs and processes used to create our products but through logistics practices as well.

To learn more about Lamboo, our facilities or products please visit our 

website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Western Structures partnership with Lamboo

Western Structures, Inc. established in 1989, is a manufacturer of custom, top-quality glulam beams and offers Lamboo as a premium species selection. Western Structures says, “Glulams made with Lamboo components will be “off the charts” in terms of strength and durability.” Western has carved a name for themselves among builders, architects and developers all over the world.  Western Structures products can be found in high profile projects and residences across the United States. In Japan, where quality is revered and demanded, Western is the leading US exporter of custom beams.

Glu-lam beams
The Lamboo Structure™ product line offers a selection of structural products and applications with our high performance engineered bamboo. A Lamboo glu-lam is a beautiful structural component, devoid of knots but rich with color and character.  Western Structures is able to manufacture virtually any size or length of this product and are confident that a structure made with Lamboo will be in a class all by itself.

Through our partnership with Western Structures we offer consulting, shop drawings, detailed structural system analysis, glu-lam fabrication and installation for each project. Using Lamboo within structural applications can allow for an additional 4 LEED Credits on qualified projects. All structural components can be custom fabricated to meet the specific requirements for your project.

Western Structures offers services whether in design, fabrication or technical support that sets their company apart from other competitors. Western Structures looks at every project with an enthusiasm not readily found these days and is passionate about their business. These major contributing factors make Lamboo's decision to maintain and promote growth in this partnership an easy one.

 For additional information about Lamboo, our products, or Western Structures please 

visit our website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Dynamic Windows & Doors utilization of Lamboo materials

Dynamic Windows & Doors specialize exclusively in architect-designed luxury residential projects and historical replacements, supplying signature estate homes and landmark buildings across the continent and internationally. Their proven, engineered windows and doors span every conceivable style and operation, from classic traditional European designs to sleek modern geometrical creations. With the integration of Lamboo Vue™ materials Dynamic is able to bring the market beautiful, long lasting and durable window and door systems.

Door Systems
Available in the following styles: Lift and Slide doors, multi-panel bi-folding doors, over-size hinged doors, pivoting, pocketing, angled, radius and impact tested. Dynamic’s engineered modern door details enable the architect to design some of the largest wood door systems available in the industry. Our engineered cores create the strength and stability required to manufacture over-sized door systems under warranty while retaining narrow stile and rail dimensions.

Window Systems
Dynamic also offers a full range of modern window systems including: casement/awning, Fineline Common Mullion, corner, direct glazed, and tilt & turn.

Lamboo materials are up to 20% more stable than hardwoods in moisture & temperature changes, and up to 40% more stable than softwoods such as pine & douglas fir. These unique qualities of Lamboo give architects additional incentives to the already strong product offering of LEED credits and sustainability made possible through the use of Lamboo products.

For additional information about Lamboo, our products, or Dynamic please 

visit our website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Point Five systems featuring Lamboo materials

Point Five’s success is the result of a philosophy of innovation, dedication to the highest quality standards and the commitment to truly accommodate the needs of the communities they serve. In recognition that fortunes can change on the smallest oversight, the company dedicates itself to the basic principles of renewal and continuing improvement of products, processes and operations to ensure the continued tradition of unparalleled quality, service and commitment that has brought Point Five continuing success.

Point Five has partnered with Lamboo utilizing the Lamboo Vue™ product line which features our window and door components and systems. Vue™ components have up to 3x the structural rigidity that allows for more flexibility within window & door system designs and profiles.

Through our partner companies like Point Five, Lamboo is committed to continuous improvement and innovation to bring to market products that exhibit superior quality and sustainability compared to traditional options.

For additional information about Lamboo, Point Five, or any products and 

applications please visit our website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated

Lamboo integration in Pacific Architectural Millwork

Lamboo Inc. has partnered with Pacific Architectural Millwork to create an innovative design accompanied by Lamboo technology in windows and storefront systems. Lamboo’s LVB material has recently been showcased through Pacific Architectural Millwork in a storefront system at the International Builders Show 2010 in Las Vegas. Lamboo LVB window and door component materials are manufactured with exterior grade adhesives and are superior to many other materials through the use of a select bamboo species and other proprietary lamination processes.

(Lamboo utilized in Pacific Architectural Millwork storefront system at the International Builders Show 2010 in Las Vegas)

Pacific offers a variety of products for nearly any application including: folding, sliding, entry, lift & slide doors as well as expansive window and curtain wall systems.

Pacific's extensive experience fabricating and installing custom systems for commercial and residential projects of all sizes and styles makes it one of the premier manufacturers.

Curtain Walls

The main product offering from Pacific utilizing Lamboo materials are curtain wall systems made possible from the Lamboo Renewall™ product line. This product line offers curtain wall members, storefront system components, and full systems and installation through our partners like Pacific.

The Lamboo Renewall™ can meet Passive House standards with the implementation of higher performance glass, unlike aluminum systems that cannot meet these standards. Renewall™ products can also attain up to 5 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits on qualifying projects.

For additional information about Lamboo, Pacific Architectural Millwork, or any

products please visit our website at www.lamboo.us or contact us at info@lamboo.us.

"MAKING INNOVATIVE THINKING A STANDARD" - Lamboo Incorporated