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  Vol.6,No.2,2026
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Design and construction of a laminated bamboo lumber structure in Hong Kong
  • 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
Sustainable Structures   Vol.6,No.2,2026  DOI:10.54113/j.sust.2026.000108  Online published:2026-6-10
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.
Keywords
laminated bamboo lumber, finite element simulation, construction, green construction, low-carbon material, sustainable