Design and construction of a laminated bamboo lumber structure in Hong Kong
Abstract
This paper presents a technical case study on the structural design and assembly of a community liaison center utilizing Laminated Bamboo Lumber (LBL) as the primary structural and architectural material. To guarantee structural integrity and economic optimization, a hybrid design methodology was implemented during the component cross-section phase, combining preliminary mechanics-based calculations with iterative finite element analysis for verification. Adopting Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles, the structural components were prefabricated off-site under factory-controlled quality conditions and subsequently transported for rapid on-site erection. This parallel workflow significantly reduced the construction time and minimized environmental disruption. Ultimately, this project establishes a scalable, empirical framework for the engineering deployment of LBL, validating its viability as a high-performance, low-carbon alternative for sustainable civil infrastructure.
Reference
Peng Zhou; Haitao Li; Ching Sai Chui; Jiarong Shi; Shuai Liu; Weitao Li; Tianxiang Lan; Mahmud Ashraf; Rodolfo Lorenzo; Priscilla Omouendze Mouaragadja; Shan Zhao; Goman Ho; Zhenhua Xiong. (2026). Design and construction of a laminated bamboo lumber structure in Hong Kong. Sustainable Structures. https://doi.org/10.54113/j.sust.2026.000108
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