Video | How bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong and still holds up, despite uncertain future

Video | How bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong and still holds up, despite uncertain future

In the concrete and steel jungle of Hong Kong, bamboo remains a widely used building material. The organic material is shaped into rapidly constructed scaffolding that covers new developments or supports workers doing building renovations. Bamboo scaffolding even forms entire venues for pop-up Cantonese opera theatres and cultural events. Hong Kong is one of the…

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How Chinese engineers used bamboo in the world’s longest sea bridge, and more

How Chinese engineers used bamboo in the world’s longest sea bridge, and more

Chinese scientists have been working on new technologies to make stronger and more durable bamboo-based materials for large-scale infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in the emerging eco-friendly industry. Bamboo, which is known for its rapid growth and high strength, was engineered into composite panels used on the scenic platforms that stretch for…

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