[Ruijia Wu - Ninghai Bamboo Tower - COVER IMG] Ninghai Bamboo Tower

Ninghai Bamboo Tower

Project locationZhejiang University-Ninghai Joint Research Center for Bio-based Materials and Carbon Neutral Development
University/SchoolZhejiang University
Lead ArchitectRuijia Wu
Design TeamRuijia Wu; Xinlei Li; Yubing Hou; Peixiang Wang; Xiangfei Zhang; Weichang Guo; Yan Xiao (Advisor)

The Ninghai Bamboo Tower is the world’s first 7-story (6 main stories and an attic) engineered mass bamboo building (6 main stories and an attic), setting a new standard for green architecture, sustainability, and mixed-use design. At 20.3 meters tall, it integrates bamboo frames, CLBT floors, and metal connectors, ensuring seismic resilience and efficiency. Its prefabricated modular approach minimizes construction waste and carbon footprint. The tower serves as an educational hub, demonstrating bio-based materials as a viable alternative to conventional steel and concrete for buildings.