Jan Balbaligo

- Crafting with nature’s fastest-growing material.

- Merging tradition with innovation to shape a greener future.

- Designing buildings that foster community and combat climate

Jan Balbaligo

Architect and Bamboo Builder, Innovator and Global Sustainability Advocate

Jan Balbaligo is an architect and pioneer in innovative bamboo construction and sustainable development. With over a decade of groundbreaking work across Latin and South America, Asia, and Europe, Jan blends tradition with cutting-edge design.

Holding degrees from University College London (UCL), University of Westminster, and London Metropolitan

University, Jan combines academic expertise with hands-on experience as a builder. This unique blend allows her to address contemporary architectural challenges with practical, research-driven solutions. She is also a lecturer in Environmental Technical Studies at the University of Westminster and a TEDx speaker on "Reimagining Construction."

Jan’s global influence extends through her work with bamboo, a versatile and eco-friendly material that has been

recognized in publications worldwide. Her diverse projects reflect her commitment to using architecture as a tool for improving lives, fostering community, and combating climate change.

Jan’s philosophy centers on the belief that architecture must contribute to a better world. Through advocating for

renewable materials, mentoring young architects, and presenting at international conferences, she continues to

inspire others to reimagine the future of the built environment.

Jan Balbaligo shares her vision for the future of architecture, where innovation in bamboo and compassion meet to shape a more sustainable and equitable world.