Sustainable Technology Research and Demonstration Center for Earth Structures

Judy Ueda and Minoru Ueda
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Judy Ueda: MU Design Inc., 176-0026, Tokyo, Japan
Minoru Ueda: MU Design Inc., 176-0026, Tokyo, Japan

Sustainability, 2012, vol. 4, issue 10, 1-11

Abstract: This is a discussion paper that the authors presented at the International Workshop on Rammed Earth Materials and Sustainable Structures and Hakka Tulou Forum 2011: Structures of Sustainability, 28–31 October 2011, Xiamen University, China. A Sustainable Technology Research and Demonstration Center for Earth Structures is proposed to study, preserve, advance, promote, and implement rammed earth structures. The Center concept including the objectives, scope of activities and benefits of the proposed center are outlined. The Center for Alternative Technology in Wales, UK has been examined as a good base model along with a few successful environmental sustainability initiatives in China. The funding options to establish the proposed center have been discussed. The breadth of activities ultimately depends on funding capability. It is believed that the proposed center development will require significant government support at the initial stage but once corporate sponsorships are in place, the proposed center will potentially become self-supporting. The strategies, for the establishment of the proposed center are also addressed.

Keywords: rammed earth; earth structures; sustainable technology; green buildings; Hakka Tulou; center for earth structures; environmental sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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