Abstract: “The architecture of the 21st century works with unusual and uneven shapes, showing a getting bigger wish to astonish people, but facing the environmental and economic issue and holding out against earthquakes and calamities. So, the point is: which is the right Building Material? All designers know that it's a big challenge finding the perfect building material, that allows creativity being environmentally friendly and cheap. Moreover, versatility would be another good selling point. Let's figure out a building where structure and skin speak the same language: a material that allows that truly exists; naturally grows up in the temperate and subtropical zones of all the existing continents; it is the new muse of architects all over the world: the bamboo. Its great mechanical resistance allows us to use it for structural needs, its flexibility is particularly suitable both in seismic zones and in articulated shape design; the low weight makes it a good choice for realizing performant coa”

Keywords: bamboo, bamboo buildings, eco-friendly, natural materials