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Building Village Eco-Houses in Anji

Ren Weizhong, In The Wheatfield Rural Workshop

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Programme

Concept

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To introduce new ecological technology while improving on traditional technology in the building of energy-efficient, safe and comfortable rural homes that incorporate modern designs.

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Use of construction materials found in the rural area

(mainly earth, wood and bamboo)

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Where does the earth come from?

Leveling the ground for house foundation

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The advantages of earth and the implication for the ecology

Use of local resources which is almost freely available
Energy consumption of energy for the building of rammed earth wall is almost zero
Rammed earth is biodegradable
Good insulation and reduces energy consumption when inhabited

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Where does the wood come from?

Build dynamic balance between forest conservation and demand for wood by means of crop rotation

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The ecological implication of wood building

˙The production process of wood captures and stores � carbon dioxide and improves the environment

˙The processing of wood is most energy efficient

˙Wood is recyclable and renewable and does not create� garbage

˙Wood is safe, healthy, not radioactive and does not pose� risks to our bodies.

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Fast-growing woods

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Bamboos: �for the surface of the building and interior decoration

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Case of the bamboo industry in Anji

A highly developed bamboo processing industry has encouraged the cultivation of bamboos

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No. 1 eco-house in Anji �

Gross building area: 170 sq. metre with simple interior decoration; building cost: RMB 75,000; date of construction: June-October, 2005

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Central hall

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Looking at the Patio from �the Central hall

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Sunny corridor

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Living room

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No. 2 eco-house in Anji

Gross building area: 180 sq. metre; building cost: RMB 65,000; date of construction: July-October, 2006

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Farmers’ hall

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�Exhibition hall on the ground floor

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Meeting room cum tea room on the upper floor

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Farm activities in No. 2 eco-house

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Wedding banquet of a local farmer

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No. 3 eco-house in Anji

Gross building area: 264 sq. metre; building cost: RMB 85,000 (interior renovation not included); date of construction: June-December, 2006

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External shading

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Reverse arch roof

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Load bearing rammed earth wall

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No. 4 eco-house in Anji

Gross building area: 66 sq. metre; building cost: RMB 28,000; �date of construction: April-June, 2007