Jamboo is pursuing bio-fiber construction research and developing a local housing solution.

Jamboo is a collaboration between architects, engineers and artists who envision a new model for development in Jamaica, employing the natural wealth of Jamaica. We are in the process of developing two innovative and forward-looking nonprofit projects intended to serve as prototypes to spark the growth of Bio-Fiber Architecture in Jamaica.

Read more: Our Vision

OUR PROJECTS

Jamboo is currently developing two parallel projects: a creative new housing model and a groundbreaking multi-use pavilion.

The aptly titled “BREEZE HOUSE PROTOTYPE” will feature breezy and open communal interior courtyards and interior spaces designed as bedrooms and sanctuaries for individuals, allowing for focus, reflection and study.

We are in the process of developing a fiber-based, affordable, housing prototype that will both celebrate and re-envision traditional Jamaican spaces.
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“Quality, affordable housing is essential for a healthy civil society.”

The “MULTI-USE PAVILLION” being designed by the Jamboo team will feature a great arena, on the scale of Jamaica’s cane fields, mountains and ocean, that is meant to supplant the great houses of the plantation era and serve as a rebuttle to that past.

Made from natural full culm bamboo (round), will stand as a symbol of the new economy. Read more.

Co-Founding Partners:

David Adler

Architect
Senior Associate, Gensler
Joined firm 1997

Rod Knox

Architect
Principal, Rod Knox Architects
Founded firm 1980

Since 2020 we’ve been joined by; artists, engineers, other former students, and Gensler colleagues:

  • Caribbean School of Architecture

  • Bamboo Industry Association of Jamaica

  • Bureau of Standards Jamaica

  • University of Technology

  • University of West Indies

  • Podcasters, Local Architects, Lawyers,

  • Writers, Designers, Developers,

  • Contractors, Grant Writers, and Politicians

Our Team: “the coalition of the willing”

  • Oneil Josephs, P.E., MJIE

    Head, School of Engineering, University of Technology Jamaica

  • Vanessa September

    Project Director
    The Albie Collection

  • Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams

    Attorney, former member of parliament and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica

  • Jervian Johnson, BEng., MSc.

    Chemical and Environmental Engineer, University of Technology Jamaica

  • Seth Waldman

    Architect/Associate, Gensler

  • Steve Corsello

    Job Captain, Gensler

  • Amy Jackson

    Architect, RKA

  • Jamar McNaughton / Chronixx

    Jamaican reggae artist