Nature is amazing, and so is bamboo. Here at Zen Kōen, we value nature and are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. We want to capture these essences within our products - through the use of bamboo. Bamboo is a rich versatile plant with amazing uses in many different applications for centuries. In fact, the origin of Bamboo stems from the Malay word "Mambu". In the late 16th century (1590-1600) the Dutch changed the name to "Bamboes" after which it got its Neo-Latin name "Bambusa". The Bamboos (Bambusoidaea) comprises 1400 over different species in 116 genera. It is one of the 12 subfamilies of the grass family (Poaceae) and the only one to diversify in forests. Bamboo occurs naturally. ...
Here at Zen Kōen, we ensure that our raw materials come from environmentally and socially responsible sources. For our wooden products, we have selected bamboo plywood as our sustainable alternative to traditional hardwood. Here are three main benefits brought about by bamboo plywood and why we love it: 1. Bamboo Grows Faster Than Oak And Other Hardwood Trees Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. It can be harvested in three to five years. However, it takes 10 to 20 years for most hardwood to grow before harvesting. Read more about the interesting facts of bamboo here. 2. Stronger And Harder Than Most Wood Bamboo plywood is made of fine layers of bamboo strips laid in parallel order and...
Choosing your next piece of wooden home decor or furniture? What do you need to know to make an informed choice? What are the different types of wood available? The types of wood can be classified into four main types: Hardwood Softwood Plywood MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) Focusing on natural wood, it can be classified as either hardwood or softwood, depending on its physical properties. The characteristics of natural wood varies from appearance, to density, grain and finishing. There are different types of wood available in the market for home decor and furniture. Picking the right wood for either project is critical as it helps you to determine the exact price and overall aesthetics of your home. While any type of wood can be used to...
