This document provides an overview of bamboo and its properties. It discusses how bamboo has historically been used for construction but is now gaining popularity in designer homes. It then lists several bamboo species used for construction and provides examples of famous bamboo structures from around the world, including a cafe in Vietnam built entirely from bamboo. The document also discusses the durability of bamboo, potential failure modes, and joining techniques. It provides processing details for 3D printing a bamboo design and includes the financial aspects.