Project Summary
This project in China is given merit for
innovation in exploring the benefits
of eco-construction systems. The work
demonstrates the possibility of bringing
architectural research and practice
into closer dialogue. The conceptual
plan for a green community deploys a
notable range of techniques and initiatives
that are backed up by experiments
undertaken in the field. Challenges
such as rapid population growth, decreasing
supplies of natural resources,
and environmental pollution are
addressed in a convincing manner. The
team demonstrates awareness of
the importance of engaging such challenges,
as well as the urgency of deploying
sustainable construction in the
region. Consideration is given to striking
a balance between natural and
human environments. The scheme is
also merited for considering the specific
demands of local and regional
planning, while using nature itself as
a lead agent in the formulation of a
new integrated community.