EBIOBAMBU
The First National School of Bamboo Construction in Brazil
The School of Bioarchitecture and Experimental Bamboo Research and Technology Center, located in Visconde de Mauá, was founded in 2002 by architect Celina Llerena. We work to preserve biodiversity and restore degraded areas through the cultivation of bamboo in diverse and agroecological agroforestry systems.
Our school carries out research and experiments to share knowledge on the application and improvement of building techniques using natural and ecological materials such as earth, fibers, recycled materials, green roofs, and especially bamboo.
We bring together professionals who seek to explore, apply, refine, and share environmental, cultural, and economic technologies for construction and other uses. Since its foundation, Ebiobambu has carried out multiple activities in this field, including professional training courses, project development and execution, lectures, and studies on the behavior of natural materials.
The evident importance of water quality in our region led us to create an ecological sanitation implementation project, making wastewater management a top priority. We have a biosystem that serves up to 40 people, along with dry toilets that produce fertilizer for our agroforestry systems.
We remain committed to both the planet and people, spreading technologies with low environmental impact and high social impact. Here, our motto is learning by doing — an approach that embodies the pedagogy of enchantment and fosters deep inner transformation.
The Ebiobambu infrastructure is constantly growing — designed, built, and shaped daily through our courses and immersive experiences. We believe in a living and participatory architecture, engaging our students to leave their mark on our space while taking a piece of us with them.
The school’s grounds stretch along a lush green area by the Marimbondo River, where our bamboo thrives and flourishes.
We offer a wide range of spaces dedicated to work, bamboo management, leisure, and interaction, all harmoniously integrated with the natural landscape.
Buildings:
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🛠 Workshop / Tool Shed
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🏡 Lodgings / Accommodations
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🌿 Common Area / Communal Space
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🛏 Couple’s Cabin / Chalet
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⛺ Work Tent
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🏠 Residential House / Living House
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🧺 Laundry Area
Outdoor Area:
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🎋 Bamboo Seedling Nurseries
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🌱 Propagation Field with Over 50 Bamboo Species
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♻️ Composting Area
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💧 Marimbondo River Wells and Waterfalls
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🌳 A.F.S. (Agroforestry System)
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🔥 Fire Pit Area
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🚽 Composting Toilets / Dry Toilets
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⛺ Spacious Lawn for Camping and Leisure
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🌿 Ecological Sanitation System
Indoor Area:
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🌿 Living & Leisure Area
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🍴 Integrated Pantry/Kitchen
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🍽 Integrated Dining Hall
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🚻 Bathroom
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🛏 Single Room
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Room
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🛌 Couple’s Room
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🛖Collective Dormitory
Meet Our Team
Founder – President & Architect/Builder
Celina Llerena
Architect Celina Llerena, co-founder of EBIOBAMBU, runs an architecture and construction firm with over 44 years of experience. Her office provides a wide range of services, including:
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Design of ecological/organic architecture projects
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Design of conventional architecture projects
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Consulting and adaptation of conventional architecture projects to ecological bioarchitecture
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Management, supervision, and oversight of construction projects
Administrative Manager & Project Coordinator
Camila Llerena Hue
Specialized in Environmental Engineering from PUC, she has professional experience in environmental education across diverse social sectors, carrying out projects focused on sustainability, cooperation, and education.
Technical Director
Ana Paula de Sá
Architect graduated from Universidade Gama Filho and holding a postgraduate degree in Environmental Architecture, also from Universidade Gama Filho.
Customer Service & Sales
Manuela Llerena
Virtual Assistant, Communicator, Multi-tasker. Responsible for seedling sales.
Master Bamboo Builder
Ivair "Zezinho"
With over 10 years of experience in bamboo construction, Zezinho is our master bamboo builder. Our partner since the school’s foundation, he leads our construction team and is responsible for the maintenance and care of the entire school infrastructure. He also works on planting, managing, and treating the bamboo.
Support Team
Ediline
Responsible for the delicious meals prepared at the school, and for bringing fun and joy to lunch times with her good humor and zest for life.
Support Team
Izaltino
With attentive care, the space is maintained and the garden is tended to with dedication.
Support Team
Denilson
Bamboo worker, mason, cleaner, and much more — our “bamboo for every task.” Part of our support team, contributing to construction, courses, and hands-on experiences.
Support Team
Nena
Artist, Designer, and Photographer
Support Team
Nina Lua
Agroecology, Communication, and Production