Jennifer Snyders
CEO / House of Bamboo
Jennifer Snyders

Jennifer Snyders, a BScArch graduate, is a visionary leader in the realm of sustainable design and architecture. As the CEO of House of Bamboo® and Australian Bamboo Plantations, she is a leading expert in organic and engineered materials and stands at the helm of bamboo innovation in Australia.

Jennifer is driven by a profound belief in bamboo’s world-changing potential, and has educated herself extensively on its ecology, manufacturing processes, and the environmental benefits it brings.  As President of the Bamboo Society Australia, she is a respected speaker at international events to champion the untapped capabilities of bamboo, emphasizing its potential in land restoration, climate change mitigation, and as a sustainable alternative to traditional timber.

Above all, Jennifer is passionate about educating others, dispelling myths and opening minds to bamboo’s multifaceted potential from its rapid growth and environmental benefits to its versatile applications in design.

For House of Bamboo, Jennifer manufactures architectural contemporary engineered bamboo products specially designed for Australia’s climate and style needs and bespoke projects worldwide. From screens to structural components, her work includes curved beams, wall claddings, panels, outstanding ceiling designs, flooring, and exterior applications, all characterized by extraordinary workmanship.

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Value creation and short / long term drivers for sustainability in buildings
Thursday 11 June 2026
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Skyline Stage
Alex O'Mara
Professor of Practice, Urbanism, School of Architecture, Design and Planning
University of Sydney
Ann Austin
Sustainability Director
ANNIMAC
Roger Swinbourne
Founder and Director
Positive Futures Advisory
Bio Based Materials for Real World Builds: The Materials Defining Australia’s Low-Carbon Future
Saturday 13 June 2026
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Skyline Stage
Veena Sahajwalla AO
Director of Sustainable Materials Research & Technology
UNSW
Jeremy Mansfield OAM
Founder
Mansfeild Advisory
Jennifer Snyders
Jennifer Snyders
CEO
House of Bamboo