--- title: "Bamboo Living Homes — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bamboo-living-homes-pfvwus-pf~597220418 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~597220418.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bamboo Living Homes" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7c13db8e05d62e51_8198-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Pahoa, Hawaii 96778, United States" latitude: 19.5089 longitude: -154.9231 phone: "(808) 572-1007" website: http://bambooliving.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 followers: 99 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Bamboo Living Homes Original Houzz profile: [Bamboo Living Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bamboo-living-homes-pfvwus-pf~597220418) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Pahoa, HI - **Serves:** Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Ainaloa, Kurtistown, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidlands Estates, Kea‘au, Leilani Estates, Nanawale Estates, Pāhoa, Keaau - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Bamboo Living Homes are the first and only code certified permit-able bamboo structures in the world. Since 1995, we have proudly designed and permitted more than 350 bamboo homes in the Hawaiian Islands and other beautiful locations in the world. Our unique artisan pre-fabricated home packages are exquisite—and our international code certified engineering is designed to withstand catastrophic conditions. The quality of our homes starts from the ground up. All of our timber-grade bamboo and supporting materials are sourced and treated to the highest standard to ensure clean indoor air quality. Our homes come with a warranty guarding against termite infestation. We build beautifully designed homes that are long-lasting, low maintenance, and provide peace of mind. Welcome to Bamboo Living. Let’s get started building your dream home. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Sustainable Design - Porch Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Hilo - Hawaiian Paradise Park - Hawaiian Beaches - Ainaloa - Kurtistown - Hawaiian Acres - Orchidlands Estates - Kea‘au - Leilani Estates - Nanawale Estates - Pāhoa - Keaau ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 900,000 We offer home models in a wide range of shapes and sizes to accommodate any budget! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bamboo Living Homes | | Address | Pahoa, Hawaii 96778, United States | | Phone | (808) 572-1007 | | Website | http://bambooliving.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 99 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BambooLiving - Blog — http://bambooliving.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bamboo Living Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bamboo-living-homes-pfvwus-pf~597220418) - **Website:** http://bambooliving.com/ - **Phone:** (808) 572-1007 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESS (Green America), - BAMBOO PIONEER (World Bamboo Organization) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★ — Rick Kehret, July 2017** > David and his staff are very helpful, through the whole decision / purchase / build / ship process. No pressure, and plenty of attention and information. They arranged for us to see several of their homes on our island, and in our area. David personally came out to our property while we were still deciding on a model, and the exact location for it, and was very thoughtful in helping us make those decisions. **Comment from Bamboo Living Homes:** > Thanks for choosing Bamboo Living! It's been wonderful working with you folks. **★★★★★ — User, March 2016** > In our search for the perfect design for our Big Island home in Hawai'i, we were able to meet with David Sands of Bamboo Living and actually see the concept in action. We had been looking at appropriate building kits for Hawai\`i's lush windward climate, searching online from our mainland home for quite some time. Bamboo Living has the most beautiful and sustainable option melded with David Sands' brilliant design elements. To actually see, feel, and touch the structure was invaluable to us, and the experience changed us forever. We hope to be able to have a bamboo home at some point on our island land! **Comment from Bamboo Living Homes:** > Thanks for taking the Bamboo Living Home tour. Look forward to being in touch further! **★★★★★ — luvinlife282, March 2016** > Our Bamboo home was a dream come true. From the beginning David Sands was creative, helpful and on top of things. We designed our beautiful, resort level home together, sent the plans to Vietnam for construction, watched it being put together. Waited patiently for the shipping...opened the containers and wala a fully built (some assembly required) Bamboo custom home. As the walls went up and the creation took shape over 8 days it was an unbelievable experience. Our interior took extra time and attention to detail but our home (Pulelehua) which means butterfly in Hawaiian was a caterpillar to beautiful butterfly beginning of life and a whole new living experience for us. The energy of living in this beautiful home is unexplainable..a peaceful, meditative home of harmony and life. We will always be eternally grateful for the help, dedication and beautiful connections made through this home and the Bamboo Living team...Thanks so very much! Heidi & Marty **Comment from Bamboo Living Homes:** > Thank you Heidi and Marty, > It was such a pleasure working together with you! **★★★★★ — jan\_cretton, March 2016** > I worked with David Sands of Bamboo Living Homes to design and build the home of my dreams. He was such a delight to work with, and is so knowledgeable about using bamboo as an alternative for building homes. As an architect, he adapted my dream house plans to transform into a beautiful solid bamboo structure that is eco-friendly and green. David was very supportive throughout the entire project, and even got his hands dirty to help build our home. He has worked tirelessly over the years to promote his vision of building with bamboo instead of wood, and was able to beome the only certified bamoo builder in our country! He did an excellent job of overseeing the project, and coordinating all the subcontractors to work together in unity to complete the job. Hats off to David Sands, my recommendation for **Comment from Bamboo Living Homes:** > Thank you, Jan! I am so glad to be a part of your dream home. **★★★★★ — mark7628, March 2016** > I built three bamboo guests houses that were very popular with guests. My wife and I finally built our small-size bamboo house that is cozy, charming with front lanai for breakfast and screen bamboo deck on back where we sleep. It's the Jungle tree house you dream about when you imagine yourself in Hawaii heaven. I'd recommend this BambooLiving home to anyone with sustainable values who wants to live in his/her values. > Oh, when we built the foundation and the house arrived in a container, it was up in two days! **Comment from Bamboo Living Homes:** > Thank you, Mark! You have been such a wonderful pioneer with us building some of our earliest houses. We appreciate your support! **★★★★★ — doug dobson, Nov. 2015** > We are very happy with our bamboo home purchased from Bamboo Living Homes. Working with David Sands (owner and architect) we were able to modify the Polynesian 1294 model to suit our needs--split master, extended and screened in lanais. We were guided through the whole process and there were updates and photos of our house as it went through the building process in Viet Nam. The home went up very fast ( 4 days and it was dried in) and the finishing process went smoothly as David was available to help with any issues that came up. The craftsmanship and quality of the bamboo work is of the highest quality and we are very proud of our home. Going on two years now and we are so happy that we are considering another on our vacation lot here in Hawaii. **Comment from Bamboo Living Homes:** > Thank you Doug, > It was such a pleasure working with you both!! ## Selected projects - [Villa 1950 in Waimea](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/villa-1950-in-waimea-pj-vj~1263811) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Custom 2-Story Signature Bali on the Big Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-2-story-signature-bali-on-the-big-island-pj-vj~1326308) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: Bamboo Living Custom 2-Story Signature Bali on the Big Island. 3 bedroom, 3 bath with a total of 2082 sf interior and 862 sf covered porch. - [Custom Bali 960 on Kauai](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bali-960-on-kauai-pj-vj~1283368) - Location: Princeville, HI - Photos: 11 - Description: Unique Bamboo Living Custom Bali vacation home on Kauai. Exotic 2 bedroom, 2 bath Ha'ena home includes 1,400 interior square feet and sustainable bamboo construction inside and out. This tropical bamboo hideaway is perched high amongst the trees, on a raised foundation, with stunning views. - [Unique Celestial Bamboo Home - Perfect for catching the views](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unique-celestial-bamboo-home-perfect-for-catching-the-views-pj-vj~1842136) - Location: Laupahoehoe, HI - Photos: 20 - Description: The one-of-a-kind Celestial model is 1,000 square feet of bamboo heaven. The perfect floor plan to catch those ocean and mountain views, this home is built with ultra-sustainable structural bamboo that is international building code certified. Imagine yourself in a bamboo home, surrounded by nature - even when you're inside! - [Gorgeous Bamboo Home: Polynesian 1294](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorgeous-bamboo-home-polynesian-1294-pj-vj~1384820) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Check out the Polynesian 1294: 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH - 1152 SF Interior \| 640 SF Porch \| 142 SF Loft - [Pacific 992 Beautiful Bamboo Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pacific-992-beautiful-bamboo-home-pj-vj~1336624) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [3-bedroom Celestial model in Belize](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3-bedroom-celestial-model-in-belize-pj-vj~1283484) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Bamboo Resort in Hawaii: Polynesian 1619](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bamboo-resort-in-hawaii-polynesian-1619-pj-vj~1349013) - Location: Waikoloa Village, HI - Photos: 26 - [Big Island Pacific 992 Bamboo Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-island-pacific-992-bamboo-home-pj-vj~1336648) - Location: Hawaiian Beaches, HI - Photos: 29 - [Bali 576 in Puako, Big Island of Hawaii](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bali-576-in-puako-big-island-of-hawaii-pj-vj~1283275) - Location: Waimea, HI - Photos: 6 - [Volcano Mountain Retreat, Big Island of Hawaii](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/volcano-mountain-retreat-big-island-of-hawaii-pj-vj~2189776) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/bamboo-living-homes-pfvwus-pf~597220418) ## Ideabooks - [Beautiful Bamboo Living Home Interior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71364423/list/beautiful-bamboo-living-home-interior) — 10 ideas - [\#Bamboo \#PlayHouzz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65321759/list/bamboo-playhouzz) — 7 ideas - [Concrete Showers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61882023/list/concrete-showers) — 10 ideas - [Polynesian 1294](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55385470/list/polynesian-1294) — 10 ideas - [Outdoor Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53111950/list/outdoor-bathrooms) — 12 ideas - [Bamboo Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53111629/list/bamboo-flooring) — 6 ideas - [Bamboo Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52934556/list/bamboo-landscaping) — 10 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bamboolivinghomes) ## Community Q&A **Q: i like the idea.how do we treat bamboo to make it last long?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Our bamboo is treated with natural borates and coated with a marine-grade finish. Thanks for your question! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*