Abstract: A reinforced panel comprises at least two strength-providing strands and an insulating filler wherein the filler is situated around the strands such that a combination of the strands and the filler form a cohesive structure. Additionally, a ratio of the strength-providing strands to the filler is such that the panel is strong and rigid and is capable of providing insulation.

Abstract: A building, packing, or shipping material is provided. The building material includes at least one panel of sheet material and at least two strands of bamboo. The bamboo is capable of being affixed to the panel of sheet material such that the combination of the panel of sheet material and the at least two strands of bamboo is strong and capable of providing support to a structure. The combination of the panel of sheet material and bamboo can be layered with additional combinations of panels of sheet material and bamboo to create panels of varying thickness.

Abstract: A reinforced panel comprises at least two strength-providing strands and an insulating filler wherein the filler is situated around the strands such that a combination of the strands and the filler form a cohesive structure. Additionally, a ratio of the strength-providing strands to the filler is such that the panel is strong and rigid and is capable of providing insulation.

Abstract: A composite bamboo beam for use as a substitute for natural wood beams. Segments of bamboo stalk, either split or whole, are longitudinally aligned and randomly stacked. The bamboo segments are compressed and bonded together to form a cohesive bamboo composite structure from which beams of the desired dimension may be cut.