Transforming Communities: The Revolutionary Impact of KuNa Bamboo Homes

Tune into the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Ep.37, as JJ sits down with Nicholas Kaspareck, co-founder and CEO of Casa Congo, to discuss their mission to empower local communities through sustainable KuNa bamboo housing. Nicholas shares insights on their innovative bamboo adobe panel system, the development of local bamboo supply chains, funding strategies for sustainable development projects, and their plans to expand to Mexico and Mozambique. Recorded live at the 2024 #EuropeanBambooExpo in Germany, this episode showcases how Casa Congo is transforming lives and environments with #bamboo.

WEB SUMMARY
https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/05/23/transforming-communities-the-revolutionary-impact-of-kuna-bamboo-homes/

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Mission of Casa Congo
02:15 Transforming Waste into Art, Agriculture, and Conservation
05:11 Democratizing Sustainable Construction with Bamboo
08:04 Bamboo Adobe Panel System for Simple and Fast Construction
12:18 Different Models of Bamboo Homes for All Income Classes
17:55 Bamboo species in Nicaragua
23:32 Funding Strategies for Sustainable Development Projects
27:10 Involving Families in the Construction Process
30:57 Local Bamboo Supply Chain for Internal Demand
35:58 Expanding Bamboo Housing Projects Internationally

VIDEOS TO WATCH NEXT
1.) 🇪🇺 European Bamboo Expo 2023 in Germany
https://youtu.be/gYr0e-NHekU?si=vBleZKGTLCwIfVWO

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

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