In the current “trend” of eco-cities in China, rather than seeking ‘high-tech’ solutions that generate high costs for green design, we sought to incorporate as much ‘low-tech’ solutions as possible by maximaizing passive architecture design. Our project emphasizes and maximize natural lighting, natural ventilation, re-usage of local materials as well as preserving local culture, vegetation and biodiversity of the present site of Wanzhuang village.
Project type: Mixed-use urban design
Client: Shanghai Industrial Investment Co. LTD (SIIC)
Landscape Architects: Kragh & Bergland Landscape Architects
Site Consultant: ARUP + TJUDPI
Status: Competition Entry
Location: Langfang, CN
