Wide-span bamboo structure: Case study of the bamboo swing design competition in Guangzhou, China. Wide-span bamboo structure: Case study of the bamboo swing design competition in Guangzhou, China.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to design an architecture of wide-span bamboo structures. Under the theme of "Swing Game” in the 6^th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area - Association of Southeast Asian Nations International Colleges Design & Construction Competition. To exhibit the work at Nansha Bird Park, Guangzhou, China.

            In this research, the methodology involves collecting relevant design theory information to integrate into the project. The research process consists of the following steps 1) Study of Relevant Theory and Literature Review 2) Development of Draft Design 3) Testing Process 4) Construction of the Actual Piece. The outcome of the design is a bamboo swing structure with a wide span and a length of 8 meters. From the tests, it was concluded that using the technique of bending bamboo with heat results in a seamless structure. This wide-span bamboo structure supports the weight of the roof above while also being able to move according to the swinging or pushing forces from the activities below, which are designed to accommodate children's play.