Eco Tech Parks

Eco-Technology Parks : 

Eco-Technology Parks Holistic Sustainability Around The World

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Eco Tech Parks are the future foundation for developing ecology and technology into your local community. Eco Tech Parks offers unique holistic sustainable community development models and opportunities.

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Eco-Technologies Corporation (ETC) is a ecology and technologies company established for the purpose of mainstreaming the Eco-Technology Parks (ETP) “Eco Technology Parks” platform (model & system) was formed to build sustainability, self-reliance and well being in local communities and regions across the U.S., and eventually around the world.

Vision Mission Statement : 

Vision Mission Statement Eco-Tech Parks objective is to serve as platform for procuring sustainable an technology companies while promoting research, communication networking, and high tech and sustainable education, through community participation, with emphasis on self-sufficiency and ecologically sound sustainable development. Eco-Technology Parks also addresses Disaster Resilience Preparedness & Sustainable & Indigenous Cultural Empowerment. ECO-Tech Parks is a replicable nation wide platform that will cause cooperative collaborative partnerships between Government, Corporations, People and Sustainable Organizations. Eco-Technology Parks develops model projects, programs, applied research, seminars, workshops and activities that demonstrate sustainable community development and practices that promote a community’s social, economic and environmental well being. Such model programs often incorporate multifaceted themes and approaches: Individual and community well-being; Community social-interaction and self-determination; Community service and volunteer programs; Environmental justice; Environmental education; Community awareness in energy, sustainability, and recycling; Cultural and architectural resources protection; Public-private partnerships; Creative expression through multi-media production.

Our Current Eco Technology Projects & Products : 

Wholesale Organic Super Foods Sustainable Events & Festivals Eco-Tech TV, Multi-Media Production Broadcasting Renewable Energy Broadband Communications Health, Sustainability and Tech Education, Products, & Training Affordable Housing & Eco-Building Materials AMARAKA, Sacred Design, Arts, Science, & Mystery School Our Current Eco Technology Projects & Products

Holistic Sustainable Economics : 

Holistic Sustainable Economics Communication & Technology - Develop training in High tech education and software to accelerate our overall understanding of systems and environment while adapting to the green technology age. We will also produce an Eco-Tech Parks TV series documentary and live broadcasts of our sustainable projects and technologies as they unfold and use this to re-energize the tourism economy for Hawaii. Renewable Energy - Sustainable power from solar, wind, and hydro. Affordable Shelter - Low cost, durable shelters for temporary, semi-permanent, and long-term housing. Purified Water - Purified, safe water via filtration, reverse osmosis, and chemical free treatment. Health & Environmental Hazard Risk Reduction - Identify health & environmental hazards and develop technologies to enable risk reduction. “The power of our 9 Areas of sustainability create holistic synergies that result in greater efficiency, functionality, and profitability. We call this Holistic Sustainable Economics” Agriculture -Develop, cultivate, and enhance our organic local agriculture and farming techniques. Sanitation Recovery - Address smarter more efficient ways to deal with our trash problem. (Zero Waste) Resilience & Emergency Preparedness - Design and develop interactive community networking and prepare our selves on how to become self sufficient. Education – Apply principals like, reduce, reuse, recycle, holistic sustainable education, arts, health, high technology, culture and science.

Eco-Technology Services : 

Eco-Technology Services

Patent Pending Waterfall Hydro Power : 

Patent Pending Waterfall Hydro Power The hydroelectricity output per installation will be between one and five Megawatts. Five Megawatts is enough power output to supply electricity to over 3000 homes in developed countries. The inventive design has an almost negligible environmental impact; the entire system is designed to be subterranean. To date there are no hydroelectric designs that can efficiently and specifically maximize electricity generation from waterfalls. The ‘head’ height of waterfalls where the design can be deployed is anything up to four hundred meters. For economic reasons it will generally not be worthwhile using this system on waterfalls that have less than fifty meters of ‘head’ height. Using the directional drilling method, we will achieve a ‘head’ of up to 400 meters. To gain drilling experience with these large ‘head’ differentials we will begin to drill installations with ‘head’ no higher than 200 metres. The subterranean water conduit is also used as a pressure vessel. Capital investment for building costs per installation will typically be less than eight (8) million US dollars. The revenue from the sale of electricity for a typical 3Mw output will be between 2 mil. to 5.0 mil annually, in developed markets, with further revenue opportunities to be realized from the origination and marketing of carbon credits or equivalentcertificates.  The State, through its agency, The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDTand Hawaii power companies are in full  support of thistechnology and its implementation.

Patent Pending Portable Solar Generator : 

Patent Pending Portable Solar Generator Portable, light, easily transportable. Can be used virtually anywhere. A free and clean, silent, electricity source, which may be used as a back up system or a regular system for running computers, fans, TVs, radios, table lamps stereos etc. Essential for times of disaster, or during blackouts or brownouts. Enables the owner to maintain essential communications in an emergency. People can also place the unit in the back of their vehicles so that their equipment is fully charged at all times. Dramatically reduces power bills. A clean, silent, source of power for Third World Counties who cannot afford fuel for generators. Portable, enabling those renting homes and offices to take the unit with them when they move (see Silent when running, ideal for campers, RVs and caravan owners. Non polluting, no fuel used whatsoever. Can be stored away in a garage for emergency use. May be transported by air. Inbuilt trolley - easily maneuverable. Small and easily storable. Durable and weather resistant. Plus its Relatively Inexpensive. We are currently seeking funding to secure a license and manufacturing in the U.S.

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Chemical Hazards & Health Risks: Our world is presently experiencing a major change in climate due to chemical pollutants and toxic chemicals being emitted into our environment. Now more than ever, there is a necessity to identify and catalog the drugs and toxic chemicals that are being found in our air, water, food and soil. Although we have been successful in identifying many of these harmful toxic chemicals we need to provide technologies and services that can educate people on the effects these chemicals have on the human body and our environment. It is true that municipal water systems in particular cities have been known to be contaminated with chlorine, fluoride, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, fertilizers, heavy metals, petrochemicals, dioxins, radio-active materials, micro-organisms, drugs, chemicals and viruses. One of our core missions is to provide clean water to areas of the world that are in need. Water is expected and predicted to be the next trillion dollar industry over the next several decades. Identify Health & Environmental Hazards

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Interactive Geo Media Global Crisis Management P.R.I.M.E Meridians is our Preparedness Resilience Interactive Management Evolution S.M.A.R.T GIS nervous system. This system will provide real-time 3D virtual reality for research and development to encourage open collaboration and participation between the government, public, private, academic and NGO sectors. It will gather data from the air, water, land management and people-based sensor networks and other sources of structured and unstructured data. It will model, predict, analyze, report information to assist in protecting people and resources globally in a standardized usable format. This format will be over an open and adaptable Eco-Technology cloud internet network platform that will be managed by Eco-Technology and other partners.

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AMARAKA Sacred Design & Pyramid Technologies Our pyramid and software technology will assist not only humanity by better understanding our selves but it will serve as a tool for dealing with climate and environmental changes. Our passion is to have a pyramid research and development technology that will enable a holistic and synergistic approach to advancing our health, and the environment including all natural systems and all life. This technology will provide interactive accelerated education learning environments for dealing with Global and Humanitarian issues. Another unique way we plan to demonstrate and market these systems and technology will be by broadcasting these virtual 3D geo spatial environments over the internet globally. Our software will be used in a wide array of applicable environments, from managing our everyday lives by providing resources and knowledgebase tools for healthy sustainable living, to large Global (GIS) geographic information systems and project environments. Our technology will act as a conduit of tools for society to learn how to become more responsible about our lives and our planet. There are two core aspects to the pyramid developments, first being; 1.) Virtual software development interfaces that will act as a sort of harmonic convergence software that will align systems and data through a type of harmonic, mathematical, and scared geometric algorithmic alignment system and program. 2.) We also plan to develop a number of physical applicable pyramid design structures. These designs would include: 1. A harmonic pyramid sound, light, and crystal healing chamber for accelerating healing, recovery, and expansion of consciousness while strengthening the human body, mind, and spirit. 2. Harmonic pyramid sound light and crystal water filtration systems for sustainable developments and homes. 3. Develop Bio-mimicry, nano-technologies, super-semi conductors, Lasers, plasma systems, and sensory and analysis systems for research and development for deploying additional useful applications.

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AMARAKA Arts, Science, & Mystery School AMARAKA means Land of the Immortals or in Sanskrit it means the immortal waters. Another goal of ours is to build an advanced mystery school focused on ancient and modern science. Our primary studies and knowledge are rooted deeply in ancient Egyptian, Tibetan, and Vedic practices. We also have a massive feature film called AMARAKA War of the Sun Gods. It is a major action sci-fi film that is the greatest story that the World has never known. AMARAKA ascension schools include: Taoist , Tibetan, Hindu, & Egyptian Esoteric Teachings AMARAKA Implosion Math & Sciences. Includes the study and research of harmonics, vortex mathematics, resonance, biology, chemistry, nano-technology. Scared Design and Building Biology One of our primary goals was to build a temple for the Dalai Lama and sustainable developments to house Dalai Lama, Tibetan Monks and Tibetans. When I was 12 years old my father and I participated in the building of the Tibetan temple in Wood Valley. During that time I volunteered to build the floor of the room the Dalai Lama. I was fortunate enough to have a private meeting with the Dalai Lama, where I asked him spiritual questions about who I was and what my role on this planet is and if my visions are true? He stated “that if I know and feel that these things are true in my heart and consciousness then they are”.

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By studying sacred ancient systems of balancing the spirit, heart, mind, and body combined with modern technologies, we are now able to advance our health, strength and over all well-being. Our mind, bodies, and genetic DNA can be thought of as living electro-conductor organisms that perform constant, synchronization, transmutation, reception, and processing of information. Super Foods and Healing Technologies are crucial tools for alkalinizing, regenerating, and re-activating our own greater potential. We can now heal ourselves and expand our consciousness with a broader spectrum of understanding and frequency. If you are prepared to be healthy and resilient, join us in living a healthier and more sustainable life-style. Holistic Sustainability Begins With Your Health

Eco-Technology Center : 

Eco-Technology Center Our economical designs will allow us to rent out event space for much lower costs than other venues. It will provide a meeting and virtual presentation space where companies, people, and organizations can meet and showcase sustainable technologies. The venue will be able to have different themes upon request. Plus we will also have theatrical and holographic 3D projecting environments with live broadcast capabilities, with fully loaded surround sound, video, and lighting capabilities for exciting dynamic virtual learning environments.

Geo-Media 3D Presentation Dome : 

Geo-Media 3D Presentation Dome We also offer State Of The Art Digital Multi-Media Production Theaters. These theaters support, high definition, broadcast, film, video, graphic design, animation, architectural design, and music recording facilities with specialized training & education programs. We also provide educational workshops in technical arts, science, sustainability, health, filmmaking, digital audio production, entertainment, corporate communications, advertising, publishing, and broadcasting. Quality training is achieved through an environment that combines highly specialized studios and an instructional staff of industry related professionals.

Holistic Sustainable Development Program : 

Holistic Sustainable Development Program Holistic Sustainable Development Programs Goals Are: Affordable Housing Development Program – In 2006, State and County housing agencies sponsored an update of a state-wide “Housing Policy Study.” This study included a special analysis of the “homeless” issue. For Hawaii County, the study found that approximately 1/3 of Hawaii County’s 150,000 residents were either: (1) homeless, or (2) only a paycheck or two away from becoming homeless, or (3) doubled up or tripled up with other families because they were unable to find affordable for sale or rental housing. Clearly, affordable housing is a state-wide – and national – issue and problem, and one that is very difficult to solve. SUSTAINABLE AWARENESS EDUCATION : Create opportunities to learn about sustainable principles and practices. SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Develop software tools to monitor our government’s and island's progress toward long-term sustainability. SUSTAINABLE ACTION COALITION: Foster dialogue among all County departments and develop and implement appropriate policies, strategies, and programs INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY INTERGRATION: Interact and inform our communities on how to form cooperative alliances and relations ships for the creation of a new economic self sustaining models with true accountability and participation in the new Eco-Tech Industries.

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FULLY PREFABRICATED CUSTOM MgO MODULAR & MOBILE HOMES. Custom modular homes and trailers made with over 90% MgO, (or MgO treated) all non-toxic, natural mineral based materials. Fireproof, mold-proof, waterproof, bug-proof and tailored to our clients unique design and specification needs. The least toxic, energy efficient, “Breathing” clean indoor air (IAQ) custom affordable transportable small homes available anywhere in the North American marketplace today. These units can be built on standard trailer bases or “5th wheel” bases provided by Eco Technology or transferred to owners pre-built conventional foundations. The process starts with the review of several units built to date. Custom Non-Toxic Portable Housing Units

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Our design team uses sacred geometry and harmonics that are in balance with nature and cosmic energies. The exact proportions, orientations, dimensions, and electro-magnetic alignment along with the use of proper physical elements are very important factors to living a holistic sustainable lifestyle that is in harmony with nature. Some of our core practices in sacred mystical design includes: Sacred geometry Modeling after nature using systems like VASTU and Feng Shui Using healthy bio-resonant materials that are good for nature and our bodies Vastu Shastra (', also Vastu Veda''', "science of construction", "architecture") is a traditional Hindu system of design based on directional alignments. Feng shui ( , formerly ; , ) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to use the laws of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive energy flow or “Qi”. The original designation for the discipline is “Kan Yu”; (literally: Tao of heaven and earth). By using all of these techniques and technologies we are able to create a clean and electro-magnetically balanced healthier environment that will feel and look much more attractive to all. Our Sacred Design and Building Biology Team

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Several major companies are now using MgO Cements to make a wide variety of innovative products. The design applications are endless! MGO Ancient & New High Tech Building Material

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MGO A Eco-Friendly Building Material MGO sheeting and stucco has: No organic solvents No oils No toxic ingredients No heavy metal salts No asbestos No Silica Hurricane Proof Earth Quake Resistant Fire Proof-Board Water and Mold-Proof Non-Toxic Alternative Ceramic Cement Binders and Treatments Stuccos and Joint Compounds Paints and Sealers Insect Resistant Economical We design the walls to breath. (Sick Building Syndrome) We design the walls to protect you from EMF radiation. We design your environment to resonate at a natural biological level. (Living Materials) Our building material also sequesters carbon. Super High Density and Strength. Energy-saving, non-toxic, mold-resistant wall and foundation materials, Healthy heating and cooling systems, Non-toxic finishes Customizable Designs, such as roofs, flooring, countertops, sinks, bath-tubs,

Geodesic Dome Infrastructures : 

Geodesic Dome Infrastructures Modern and Ancient, Traditional Shapes - Various cultures prefer round buildings. They choose to recapture the religious symbolism of their culture, reacquaint themselves with traditional shapes such as the Hogan, and resurrect ancient building profiles. Seismic Resistant - Its symmetrical shape and strength give the dome an ability to survive earthquakes. Economical Bulk Storage, Strength Capacity - The Monolithic Dome has the ability and strength to store high volume materials within certain angles of repose. Termite Proof, Vermin Resistant - In different parts of the world, insect and vermin infestations can shorten a wooden building's life by a decade. A concrete shell structure is impervious to this problem. Water Proof & Mold Proof Lower Insurance Rates - Because a Monolithic Dome is nearly indestructible, it can be insured at lower rates.

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Why a Monolithic Dome? "More and more people are discovering that there are advantages to a Monolithic Dome -- unique features -- simply not available in traditional architecture," says architect Rick Crandall. Initial Lower Costs - Under certain conditions, in some locales, the Monolithic Dome System has saved up to 30% over conventional construction costs. In almost every case, there's some savings if interiors are designed properly, using a radial fashion. The greatest cost savings occur in large, open assembly occupancies, such as gymnasiums, libraries, cafeterias, auditoriums, theatres, arenas, etc. Consequently, schools and colleges that could not afford a gym or indoor stadium find that they can with a Monolithic or Crenosphere Dome. Energy Efficiency, Long Term Savings - A Monolithic Dome's inherent thermal mass and thermo-siphoning out of the ground, as well as the wall penetration resistance of the insulation produce energy savings of up to 50% over current building types. Such savings open the way to more possibilities. For example, by using a Crenosphere Dome, a hockey league can build an ice arena in a sunbelt state. If it were not a Crenosphere, maintaining a comfortable interior temperature would be too costly and unprofitable. Highly Secure - The inherent strength of a Monolithic Dome's concrete walls and roof make exterior assault, bombs, bullets and burglary nearly impossible. Sky Shell - When you trowel the interior dome surface smooth and coat it with a sky blue color, it creates the illusion of an exterior sky. Below that sky, you can build mountains to climb, castles to explore or just about anything imaginable. This is a low-cost approach to a popular technique used by Disney, Las Vegas, planetariums and even modern churches. Rotating Structure - Telescope platforms and other rotating uses, including homes, have been built within a round dome. Their use for radar housing is also an advantage. Buried Building, Below Grade - With the Airform's resistance to moisture penetration and the concrete's resistance to compression, the Monolithic Dome lends itself to below grade construction. Bio Resonant & Healthy Structures – Spheres are the most resonant structures because of the way they can evenly disperse space and energy.

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Interior Hanging Strength A Monolithic Dome's ceiling and walls can safely tolerate various hanging features, such as balconies, mezzanines, walkways, press boxes, galleries, score boards, audio and video housing, etc. Near-Absolute Protection From Tornadoes and Hurricanes Winds, 300 MPH and more, have little effect on the basic dome shape and because the dome is Monolithic, it will not come apart in pieces. Remote Site, Materials Availability Simple construction methods and locally available materials make dome construction in remote areas relatively easy and fast. Monolithic Domes have been built in all parts of the world, from the arid desert to the Arctic Circle. Underwater Monolithic Domes can be built under-ground or under-water. Alternate Atmosphere Monolithic Domes can be pressurized to vary air pressure and atmosphere and act as biological containment vessels. Cold Weather Building, Low Temperature - Adverse weather that often delays traditional construction has less effect on dome construction, since so much of the work occurs inside the Air-form. Round Circulation Pattern, Radial Design In schools, round patterns eliminate the need for corridors; in theaters and churches, they provide more seating space and better visibility. Long-span Column, Free Interiors Long spans of up to 880 feet have already been calculated, with possibilities of extending even further. Geodesic Dome Uses

Advantages of building with bamboo : 

Advantages of building with bamboo A natural and renewable resource of quick growth that can avoid future deforestation of ancient tropical rainforests. Easy to cut, handle, repair, reposition and maintain, without the need for sophisticated tools or equipment.

Advantages of building with bamboo : 

Advantages of building with bamboo Because of it's extraordinary physical characteristics, guadua is suitable for all possible types of structures and architectural constructions. It is up to 45% cheaper to build with guadua compared to the use of conventional materials. Non-polluting, bamboo does not have crusts or parts that can be considered as waste.

Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo : 

Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo The diameter of the bamboo diminishes when drying, which has implications on the construction if not dried completely in advance. To connect different structural elements, special techniques are used. When joining bamboo with nails that are generally used for wooden structures, the bamboo will split, another reason why bamboo unrightfully is considered as a difficult material for construction.

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Hawaii Culture & Green Education Malama O Ka Aina: Managing and caring for our land. Includes Hawaiian teachings on how to cultivate and perpetuate a culturally sustainable Aina or land. Teach the ancient ways of the Ahupua’a while integrating modern concepts of self-sustainability. Know how to protect our land and natural resources. Utilize ancient knowledge to solve problems we are all facing: for example how the ancient ahupua’a system of water and land resources can be used to promote sustainability of our natural resources and mitigate erosion and run-off into our fragile coastal reef. We will also use this venue to identify ancient trails that connected Hawaiian communities around the island.

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c Eco -Technology Education Eco-Technology partners with Rock ‘n Renew and other sustainable education non-profit organizations that help students, businesses, families and communities to live and act in sustainable ways. Recognizing the connection between the health of culture and the health of the planet, we use music, art and science to create sustainable solutions that help communities throughout the U.S. Rock ‘n Renew provides programming and curriculum to students and their families so they can learn, to grow their own food, cook healthy organic meals, compost food waste, restore the watershed and local ecosystems. Students will also learn about renewable energy, habitats and natural resources, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, art, music, fashion, architecture and more. Through experiential hands on programs and field trips, students will learn how to integrate sustainability into the overall understanding of these subjects as they apply the lessons to real life projects that they design, build and manage to improve the health of their communities. Rock ‘n Renew harnesses the power of social media tools to help document and communicate the service based learning and sustainability projects that our school partners participate in.

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Our Carbon Credits & Renewable Energy Credit Programs AMARAKA Trust Carbon Credits Eco Tech Partners, AMARAKA Trust and partners aim to locate potential land partners and sites for developing our proprietary reforestation carbon credits and renewable energy credits. These carbon credits can then be sold and traded as a commodity. Renewable Green Energy Projects Eco-Tech Parks provides individuals, communities, and businesses the opportunity to invest in ecological restoration, reforestation, green technologies, and renewable energy programs. Our goal is to establish green energy projects that reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. Native Forests AMARAKA Trust identifies and seeks to protect native Hawaiian rainforest while preserving natural ecosystems and plant life. The necessity of having a transparent process that dictates the removal of invasive species is critical. Reforestation In situations where it is possible, AMARAKA Trust will endeavor to re-establish destroyed rainforest and return it to its original state.

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Why cut down timber, which can take upwards of 20 years to regenerate, when there is an abundance of guadua bamboo, which can reach heights of 100 feet (30 meters) in as few as 3-4 years? The reason owes to economic incentive. Despite its tremendous utility and its historical importance in the region, lack of interest and knowledge of bamboo in the rest of the Ecuador has rendered its cultivation, management, and harvesting a financially unattractive venture. The demand just isn’t there to support a price that is consistent with its true value. Ecology & EconomicsWe believe that if we can reinvigorate interest in bamboo, than we can preserve this rainforest. Guadua bamboo is one of the few species that can still thrive in the deforested and degraded land that surrounds the rainforest; in fact, guadua bamboo is an agent of ecological regeneration, for its canny ability to store and manage local moisture, as well as prevent erosion and maintain nutrients in the soil – all of which are prized characteristics for a region that is contending with anthropogenic desertification. The task is rather straightforward: we connect a new generation of local bamboo growers (former loggers and former cattle ranchers) with a new generation of national and international bamboo buyers. The local growers form a co-opt and cultivate bamboo on abandoned cattle pasture, and we find a market that recognizes the true value of this product. If successful, illegal logging will be replaced by the reforestation of guadua bamboo in conjunction with a diverse and complementary array of food-producing trees. The resulting gains in carbon sequestration is a pleasant externality (54 metric tons of CO2 per hectare in the first six years). In ActionIn the meantime, we’re putting a small fraction of the Jama-Coaque Reserve’s bamboo to use. We don’t have a formal “house” to live in; instead, we have built, with machetes and cord, a comprehensive camp-quarters entirely out of bamboo: bamboo shelter, bamboo tables, bamboo benches, bamboo fire instruments, bamboo cups. bamboo racks to dry our clothes. Inside the reserve there is also an abandoned house of rotted timber that we are rebuilding with bamboo (to be completed before January 1, 2009). If 21st century humanity is to redirect itself onto a sustainable course, bamboo will be one of the materials that forms its backbone. We are seeking global partners to help us put this plan into action. If you are affiliated with a company that works with bamboo, in any capacity (building, biking, board sports, flooring, etc), and you sense an opportunity for collaboration, please contact Jerry Toth or Matt Arnoldy. Guadua Bamboo Carbon Sequestration

Environmental Advantages of Guadua Angustifolia : 

Environmental Advantages of Guadua Angustifolia Bamboo also captures CO2 and converts it into oxygen, substantially more than regular trees; therefore it plays a vital role in a healthy eco-system. Recent studies indicate that the potential for atmospheric carbon dioxide fixation in the first six years of Guadua's growth from new sowings is 54 metric tons per hectare - a fundamental discovery that facilitates participation in the international system of trading emission rights and will bring additional benefits to the investors and farmers who plant and cultivate guadua, that produces zero emissions! Guadua provides countless environmental services. It conserves the soil, controls erosion, regulates the flow of rivers and streams, supplies organic material, and acts as a CO2 sink. Its rapid growth, both aerial and sub-surface, the network of rhizomes that grow in the superficial layer of the soil (20 - 50 centimeters) and its willingness to occupy disturbed areas make guadua an ideal resource for the conservation of unstable soils. It is also important to point out that using guadua in industrial processes would significantly reduce negative environmental impacts on native forests, since guadua becomes a substitute for timber, thus reducing the pressure on the tropical jungle.

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Trees vs. Guadua Angustifolia All bamboo, but Guadua in particular, has a rapid growth and a higher productivity, when compared with trees. Usually, the growth cycle of bamboo is a third of that of a "tree of rapid growth" and has double the productivity per hectare. Compared to oak, Guadua even produces up to four times more wood. In addition, bamboo emerge from the soil with a fixed diameter, without showing increases of diameter over time, as happens with trees. The maximum diameter reported for Guadua angustifolia is 25 cm and the average is between 9 and 13 centimeters. In the case of Guadua angustifolia, a 21 cm daily growth in height has been observed, so that it reaches its maximum height (15 - 30 meters) in the first six months of growth and can be harvested after 5 to 6 years. This growth is rarely surpassed by the native timber species of the region. If handled properly, guadua may have an unlimited production once it has been established, without a great deal of care. The ideal composition of culms in a guadua grove is estimated to be 10% shoots, 30% young ones, and 60% mature ones with a density of 3000 to 8000 culms per hectare. This means a productivity of 1,200 - 1,350 culms per hectare per year, and an effective alternative to wood for production of laminated and agglomerate wood (columns, beams, girders, planks, panels, etc.).

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Guadua New High Tech Building Material! As a building material, guadua bamboo stands out because of its structural properties, the strength/weight ratio, is one of them. The fibers of bamboo are up to 1 cm long, while those of wood are approximately 2mm long. That’s why Guadua surpasses most woods and can even withstand a comparison with steel and some high-tech fibers (guadua's tensile strength is 28,000 per square inch versus 23,000 for steel).Its capacity to absorb energy and the higher bending strength makes this bamboo an ideal material for seismic-resistant constructions.Bamboo possesses only a small proportion of lignin. Its main component is silicic acid, which gives the shoot its durability and hardness. The tissues composition of guadua is 40% fiber, 51% parenchyma and 9% conductive tissue, which explains its astonishing strength and flexibility.For the past 10 years, bamboo experts have been experimenting with the multiple uses of bamboo and are still discovering new applications, bamboo fiber for the garment and automotive industries, flooring boards, veneers as thin as 0.2 mm, are just some of many examples. Bamboo panels, especially floors, are more and more in demand all over the world, because they have the texture of marble and the elegance of wood; in addition, they are strong, durable, smooth, clean, non-sliding and resistant to humidity.For all these reasons guadua bamboo is on the point of a breakthrough, and may soon be described as the new high technology material of the future that replaces to use of conventional woods in constructions.

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Where does Guadua Angustifolia grows? Due to their great adaptability, bamboos have a wide geographical range, which covers three large and well-defined regions. The first is the region of the Asian Pacific (the most extensive in area and the most advanced in the different aspects of the use and industrialization of bamboo) then there are Africa and America. Bamboo grow naturally in all continents, with the exception of Europe, from 51° North to 47° South, in latitudinal terms, and from sea level to 4,300 meters above sea level. Most bamboos prefer the humid habitats of the cloud forests and lowland tropical jungles, although some grow in dry but never desert habitats. Their maximum known altitude is found in the paramo or high moorlands of the equatorial Andes. In all, 90 genera and 1100 species exist in the world, of which roughly half pertain to America (41 genera and 451 species) and are spread from the southeastern United States to southern Chile. The area with the highest degree of endemism and diversity in the region is Bahia, Brazil, followed by the cordillera of the Andes and the southern part of Central America. Of the American countries, Brazil shows the highest diversity, with a total of 141 species of woody bamboos. It is followed by Colombia, with 72 woody species; Venezuela, with 60; Ecuador, with 44; Costa Rica, with 39; and Mexico, with 37. From satellite photos it has been calculated that in the southwestern part of the Amazon region, that is, in the frontier between the state of Acre in Brazil, Madre de Dios in Peru and Pando in Bolivia, the area covered by bamboos may be approximately 180,000 square kilometers. But, if we take into account that approximately 11 % of each square kilometer of Andean forests is covered by bamboos, a possible estimate is that, at a minimum, 11 million hectares in Latin America are covered by bamboo. Guadua has been introduced to several Central American, Caribbean, Asian, and even North American and European countries. However, in its natural state, Guadua angustifolia only grows in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, where it forms dominant colonies known as "guaduales" or guadua groves. The "guaduales" reach their optimum development in the central region of the Andes, between 500 and 1,500 meters above sea level, at temperatures between 17° and 26° Centigrade, rainfalls of 1,200 - 2,500 mm/year, a relative humidity of 80 - 90% and on alluvial soils that are rich in volcanic ash with a moderate fertility and good drainage.

Advantages of building with bamboo : 

Advantages of building with bamboo It's circular form and hollow sections makes bamboo a light building material, which is easy to transporter and store. There for, building with bamboo is fast, and has the additional advantage that it can easily be utilized for temporary constructions as well. In each of the nodes of the bamboo there is a dividing wall or transverse wall that in addition to making it more rigid and elastic, it also avoids rupture when bent. Because of this characteristic bamboo constructions are perfectly earthquake-resistant. The composition of the fibers in the walls of the bamboo allows that it can be cut cross-sectional or in pieces of any length, using simple manual tools like the machete.

Advantages of building with bamboo : 

Advantages of building with bamboo The natural surface of the bamboo is smooth, clean, with an attractive color which does not require to be painted, scraped or polished. Besides to be used like structural element, the bamboo can also be used for other functions in construction, such as water pipes and in small sections for drainage. Bamboo can be used in combination with all other types of construction materials, like reinforcing materials for foundations.

Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo : 

Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo The incorrect use of guadua in marginal bamboo constructions has contributed to the misconception that bamboo is synonymous of misery and delay. Until recently professional constructors and the public in general were totally ignorant for the structural, mechanical, and environmental advantages of guadua.These are the disadvantages of bamboo when not handled correctly: Once cut, insect attacks will occur, they construct great galleries in the walls of the bamboo. For that reason, once cut, it must immediately go true a special immunization and drying process. Bamboo in permanent contact with the humidity of the soil, will rot and attracts termites and other insects; for that reason it cannot be used as a foundation without receiving a special treatment first.

Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo : 

Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo Once the bamboo is dry it is highly flammable, for this reason it is important to cover the bamboo with a fire-resistant substance. When bamboo ages, it loses its resistance if one does not treat it appropriately in advance. Bamboo does not have an equal diameter over all its length, the thickness of the internal walls is also different. Reason why sometimes it presents difficulties in the construction.

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Misconceptions About Constructing With Bamboo Many credits have to be given to the collaboration of Colombian and Ecuadorian architects and engineers, who are responsible for most of the new guadua bamboo constructions. Their effort to simplify and universalize this material as an element in constructions will contribute to a better and correct use of guadua in constructions. Because of the global demand for non-polluting, renewable, strong and affordable building materials, the interest in bamboo constructions among western innovative architects is now growing rapidly. Guadua bamboo not only offers optimal solutions for communities with smaller resources, it is also a popular resource and study subject for people or institutions of a high economic level which translated itself in high scale residential houses, schools, offices, hotels, etc.

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