EthoSource has many options to help you create an office environment that meets your operational, aesthetic and environmental goals. One material finding an increasing use in office furniture is bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource with a short regeneration time that helps ease the deforestation of old growth forests.
Even though it is technically a grass, bamboo can be used to substitute wood which takes much longer to produce and grow. Depending on the species, bamboo can be harvested between 2-7 years of growth while timber can take anywhere from 35-75 years (plus or minus). Bamboo grows in stalks or culms which are hollow. These stalks are cut into strips and laminated together to create either a plywood panel or a vertical grain panel. The vertical grain panel is most common for finished product because it simulates a natural wood grain. Bamboo creates a beautiful aesthetic and has many different color options. In systems furniture, it can be used on exterior or interior tiles, surfaces, and overhead flipper door units. Depending on the style and color you choose, many different “looks” can be created with this unique, sustainble material.
EthoSource has many different materials and refurbishing techniques to help you be earth-friendly. Along with rapidly renewable resources, we can incorporate refurbished and recycled materials as well. Call us to discuss how EthoSource can help you save money and the environment at the same time.