Zedfactory - Tongshan

Tongshan is a commuter suburb serving XuZhou a city in North East China. The masterplan has been developed to
utilise the natural topography of the site and optimise the potential to harvest renewable energies.

The gentle slope across the site has been used to channel and pool rainwater run off to provide both amenity and a supply of non potable water. This landscaped drainage also provides visual amenity and promotes biodiversity across the
site. Buildings have been orientated to promote the free flow of prevailing winds through the development combined with the added cooling effect of the pooled water to prevent the urban heat island effect.

Solar orientation of all buildings will provide sufficient PV mounting space to meet annual electricity requirements.