Modern city still uses bamboo scaffolding, even for massive skyscrapers.

[archaeodude]

Wow - what a wonderful photo showing an interesting cultural practice!

[reynb]

I`ve worked on a lot of scaffolding over the years. This makes me shudder! Great shot.

[Phyllis]

I’d nope right outta there if I had to climb that! It’s interesting to see bamboo is strong enough to still be used in modern construction. I did not know this.

[Kevin B123]

Held together with tie wraps from the looks of it. No thanks.

[ToddK]

This is a very cool shot. It is obviously strong enough, but it looks really difficult for workers to move themselves, materials and equipment on.

[swip]

Modern city still uses bamboo scaffolding, even for massive skyscrapers.

I think HK is the only city that still do that for high rise construction.

[pichaser]

Bamboo scaffolding is still used in Hong Kong for heights up to 1000 feet . This method is regulated by code to insure safety and reliability even in storms . . These scaffolds are placed by skilled workers who are apprenticed and are very fast .

But I have not set foot on this particular type of support either .

[pkboy]

Wow - what a wonderful photo showing an interesting cultural practice!

Thanks!

I`ve worked on a lot of scaffolding over the years. This makes me shudder! Great shot.

Thanks!

I’d nope right outta there if I had to climb that! It’s interesting to see bamboo is strong enough to still be used in modern construction. I did not know this.

Yeah it's pretty wild to see in person

Held together with tie wraps from the looks of it. No thanks.

To be fair, they're pretty sturdy ties, and they use A LOT of them. Like a sea of plastic ties after they take them down.

This is a very cool shot. It is obviously strong enough, but it looks really difficult for workers to move themselves, materials and equipment on.

From the looks of it they manage ok but that could be years of experience to get to that point.

I think HK is the only city that still do that for high rise construction.

afaik we are but I wasn't 100% sure

Bamboo scaffolding is still used in Hong Kong for heights up to 1000 feet . This method is regulated by code to insure safety and reliability even in storms . . These scaffolds are placed by skilled workers who are apprenticed and are very fast .

But I have not set foot on this particular type of support either .

A building I lived in had exterior renovations done and we had a whole side of my apartment blocked off with this. It's pretty gnarly looking down (through a window) when its being built, can't imagine doing the work.

[PJ1]

I haved worked on regular steel scaffolding. Bamboo would be a mental challenge for me. But great shot.

[mroeder75]

Bamboo is a very strong material, but this photo is lacking decking. I am going to say, "not safe for work" in the modern world.

[Reciprocity]

Modern city still uses bamboo scaffolding, even for massive skyscrapers.

Good shot, the scaffolding gives a interesting aspect to this picture.

[pkboy]

I haved worked on regular steel scaffolding. Bamboo would be a mental challenge for me. But great shot.

Thanks!

Good shot, the scaffolding gives a interesting aspect to this picture.

Thanks!

Bamboo is a very strong material, but this photo is lacking decking. I am going to say, "not safe for work" in the modern world.

Hong Kong's plenty modern... most of the time!