• Establishing a new model house for the rural population that is connected to local and traditional roots, but that meets changing social and economic circumstances and expectations (unlike most Chinese modern architecture that is using western models).
  • Use of two-storey construction rather than single-storey in order to increase the amount of functional space available.
  • Zero consumption of energy for heating, ventilation and air conditioning due to the use of solar energy and natural ventilation systems.
  • Use of earth sheltering building methods on top of the traditional arch construction in order to increase the thermal stability.
  • Recognition of the value of the residents’ input into the design and construction process.