Once considered worthless, bamboo is in the spotlight in Indonesia. One NGO is using it to improve the environment and local livelihoods. It's also playing a role in revitalizing a local village.

Realrich Architecture Workshop has created a bamboo-centred house in Indonesia to meet the demands of life in a rural area. The project is located in Mekarwangi Village in the country's West Java ...

In the hills of Central Java, Indonesia, a quiet design revolution is rolling through the village of Kandangan. At its heart is a bamboo bicycle — handcrafted, sustainable, and carrying far more ...