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China turns to RMIT know-how for green challenge
Officials from the Chinese regional government of Wujin have announced plans for
the development of a world-leading eco-resort, planned by RMIT University
academics.
The announcement of the Lake Tai Hu Masterplan was hosted by Wujin Deputy
District Directors Chen Hu and Jiang Feng.
The Victorian Government was represented by the Minister for Children and Early
Childhood Development, and Women’s Affairs, Maxine Morand.
Lake Tai Hu, in the Shanghai hinterland, is China’s largest lake and was used for
sailing events at the 2008 Olympics. It suffers from outbreaks of blue-green algae.
Rosalea Monacella from RMIT’s School of Architecture and Design has overseen
the development of a conceptual masterplan for the resort, along with colleague
Craig Douglas.
“The Chinese authorities have given us a brief to be world-leading in all aspects
and to produce something that would be a first in China.
“We have developed the plan around the concepts of self-sustainability, water
harvesting, recycling, low-impact construction and mass, off-site customisation of
architecture.
“The plan will retain much of the fishing and orchard industry on the main island in
the lake and will use it as a filtering device to clean the lake water.”
Google map for Lake Tai Hu:
For interviews or comment: Rosalea Monacella, 0418 226 210 or
rosalea.monacella@rmit.edu.au
For general media enquiries: RMIT University Communications, David Glanz,
(03) 9925 2807 or 0438 547 723.
21 July, 2009
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