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BASF’s
Contribution to Green and Energy Efficient
Housing in the Huangbaiyu Village Project |
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The development of the ‘Huangbaiyu
Village Project’ in Northeast
China, nearby the city of Benxi, is
serving as a national prototype for
the design of a sustainable village.
In an inspiring commitment to China’s
rural development, China-US Center Board
members¹ including BASF, contributed
to the construction of a demonstration
home by providing funding, building
materials and technical expertise. |
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The model home based on the cradle-to-cradle
design framework² increases comfort
and quality of life for millions of
rural Chinese through the use of innovative
technologies and alternative building
materials. By applying BASF’s
insulation materials made of Styropor®,
a lightweight, energy efficient expandable
polystyrene, the building's energy efficiency
will result in significant operating
savings while reducing CO2 emissions.
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BASF has contributed much to applying
the company’s innovative technologies
and energy-efficient solutions in this
project. BASF’s broad ranges of
building materials are also noteworthy
for markedly increasing productivity
and energy efficiency, as well as living
comfort and satisfaction. |
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After finalizing the design in March
2005, and starting construction in the
second quarter of 2005, the first construction
phase of 42 homes is close to completion.
The construction team is now focused
on the installation of key infrastructure
components including a well-fed centralized
water loop, electrical service, and
a biomass (straw) gasification plant.
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In the September 26 / October 3, 2005
edition of NEWSWEEK International, an
in-depth article called “Building
in Green” illustrates the development
of the Huangbaiyu Sustainable Village
Demonstration Project while highlighting
BASF’s significant contribution
to innovative insulation materials.
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This project demonstrates clearly
how BASF supports the burning issue
of energy efficiency in China through
practical and results-oriented cooperation.
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¹ Partners involved
in this project are Green Blue Institute
(“Green Blue”), BASF (The
Chemical Company), Benxi Architectural
Design and Research Institute, One World
Design, Premier Building Systems, Premier
Industries, Tongji University, William
McDonough & Partners, Vermeer Manufacturing
etc. |
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² The Cradle
to Cradle Design Framework by McDonough
Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) is
a revolutionary approach to the redesign
of human industry based on the conviction
that thoughtful design mirroring the
safe, regenerative productivity of nature,
can create an industry that is sustaining,
not just sustainable. |
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