University Open Air: Renewable Materials//Bamboo and Rattan Products in Green Buildings
Bamboo and rattan are important non-timber forest products. These renewable and climate-smart resources are increasingly used as building materials, interior decoration, and furniture making worldwide. This course explores the current and potential uses of bamboo and rattan to contribute to climate change adaptation and resilience.
Stephen Tekpetey holds a Bachelor of Science (BSC honors) and Doctoral Degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, Ghana. He is a member of the ISO Technical Committee of the Bamboo and Rattan Standardization with extensive research work and publications on bamboo as a building material and its utilization. He is currently working with New-York Presbyterian Hospital. He loves to share time with family and friends.
*In cases of rain, classes will be canceled. Registered patrons will be notified by email on the morning of each course day and are also encouraged to check the UOA webpage and BPL Presents’ Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
University Open Air is generously supported by The Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund.
101 East Drive
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Bamboo and rattan are important non-timber forest products. These renewable and climate-smart resources are increasingly used as building materials, interior decoration, and furniture making worldwide. This course explores the current and potential uses of bamboo and rattan to contribute to climate change adaptation and resilience.
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