Sustainable Design Conversations

Our guest for August will be Jennifer Snyder from House of Bamboo, a passionate advocate for one of the world’s most versatile and rapidly renewable building materials—bamboo. While bamboo has been used in construction and craftsmanship for centuries, new technologies and innovative design approaches are revealing exciting opportunities for its use in contemporary architecture, interiors and sustainable products.

In this episode, Jennifer will share her insights into the emerging applications of bamboo, from engineered structural products and interior finishes to furniture, textiles and circular design solutions. We explore how bamboo can contribute to low-carbon construction, regenerative material systems and healthier built environments, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for increasing its adoption in Australia and beyond.

This conversation offers an inspiring look at how bamboo is helping shape the future of design.

Speaker Bio

Jennifer Snyder is the founder of House of Bamboo, a business dedicated to showcasing the beauty, versatility and sustainability of bamboo products. With a strong passion for environmentally responsible design, Jennifer has spent years exploring the potential of bamboo as a renewable resource and educating designers, builders and consumers about its applications in the built environment.

Through House of Bamboo, she has championed the use of innovative bamboo products that combine aesthetic appeal with environmental performance, helping to broaden understanding of bamboo’s role in creating more sustainable homes and communities. Jennifer is a respected voice in the sustainable materials sector and an enthusiastic advocate for regenerative design solutions that reconnect people with natural, renewable resources, and is the current President of the Bamboo Society of Australia.

Event Details:
When: Wednesday 17th August 1pm - 2pm
Where: Online: Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87534176120
Cost: Free