Gaoliangdi Village, China

Earth Building Project Partner: Kunming University of Science and Technology Project Information: Most of the buildings are earth construction in poor conditions with various types of damage. A rebuilding plan for whole village to be completed by 2023 40+ households were convinced to participate in this project.

Progress:
Nov 2024 - 44 new houses were completed. The basic infrastructure, including roads and drainage, was also been finished. Villagers are expected to move into their homes by the end of 2024.
Jun 2024 - All the earth construction, exterior door and window installation, and basic interior decoration work were completed.
Sep 2023 - The main structure of 33 buildings were completed.
Jan 2023 - Due to the anti-epidemic measures, the project progress was slowed down since Jul 2022. The main construction for two demonstration houses and construction work of the 1st floor of 17 houses were completed.
Jun 2022 - Construction work for two demonstration houses commenced and expected to be completed in mid Sep.
Feb 2022 - All foundation work for 15 households were completed, however, the project was put on hold as the local government kept changing house design to reduce the overall construction cost for the project.
Aug 2021 - Commencement of foundation work for 15 households
Jul 2021 - Finalized construction drawings
Jun 2021 - Completion of site formation work
Aug 2020 - Commencement of site levelling work