With the development of digital technology, parametric design has been increasingly and extensively studied and applied in the field of intangible cultural heritage preservation. Regarding digital-based bamboo structure installations, current models face challenges, particularly in the precise virtual-to-physical transition. Considering the versatile nature of bamboo morphology, the implementation of bamboo structures is constrained by factors such as high design complexity and limitations of construction techniques, advocating for the development of a more effective digital-based design methodology for bamboo installations. This paper first discusses and analyzes several effective digital-based bamboo-structured models based on existing cases, followed by a concrete implementation example: Bamboo Cove. Based on the design and construction process of this example, the paper introduces a method with the refined coding of bamboo parameters and the real-time adjustment of model parameters according to the influence of the site environment, which improves the design and construction efficiency of bamboo installations. In sum, the goal of the paper is to make a beneficial exploration of the application and development of parametric design in bamboo installations, specifically discussing the advantages and limitations of digital technology in the design and application of bamboo installations.