Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong’s skyline because it was fast, clever and affordable. The science behind fire and the realities of high-rise living now demand a tighter line: use the right ...

Hong Kong plans to phase out its long tradition of using bamboo scaffolding for construction projects, after the city’s deadliest residential fire in more than 60 years.

Bamboo has become a popular choice for sustainable products, thanks to its rapid growth and minimal environmental impact ...

Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft. Metal has begun to replace ...

Properly sourced and manufactured bamboo can be an alternative to wood if you like that look but want to use something that is more sustainable in your home. “Bamboo is considered a rapidly renewable ...

Bamboo is an eco-friendly material that many manufacturers use in mattresses, pillows, and other bedding types. It is naturally hypoallergenic, antibacterial, cooling, and may help some people achieve ...

Hong Kong residents and experts are pushing back against claims that bamboo scaffolding was a key reason for the city's ...

At least 36 people died in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bamboo is not wood, but a grass with no woody material in its stem. But we are seeing more and more use of this grass in cabinets and as a wood substitute. And I have seen some pretty good-looking ...

Residents, construction professionals and former senior officials are pushing back against the idea that bamboo scaffolding ...