Study on Sustainable Reconstruction of Rural Housing after Earthquake: A Pilot Project in Yinchi Village, Shifang, Sichuan Province

摘要

The strong earthquake that shook Sichuan Province in 2008 resulted in a tremendous loss of life and possession. To develop a more sustainable reconstruction strategy, this pilot project explores one solution by summarizing and analyzing the design strategy and building process that is developed based on five aspects, including seismic-resistance, energy preservation, ecological materials,flexibility and affordability and contextual impact, as well as social equity.