Year: 2024
Project type: 24 hours Seminar
Location: Shenzhen, China
Faculty: Gabrielė Jurevičiūtė
Local Faculty: Jiemei Luo
Students: Du Yang, Liu Xin Yi, Liu Zi De, Wang Xin, Li Guan Yi, Tan Xiao, Yang Lin Zhen, Yuan Xin Ru, Dong Jian, Jiang Wan Tong, Wen Ze Liang, Zhang Qing Quan, Fu Zhi Yao, Liu Han Yu, Wu Yi Tong, Yan Zi Yi, Yang Liu Qing, Mi Xiao Kai, Peng Chen Xi, Tang Hao Ting, Zhu Wen Yue, Li Zi Qi, Wang Meng Sha, Zhang Jing Xin, Zheng Yu Xin, Huang Tian, Qi Yu Xiao, Wang Ze Jia, Yan Yu Long, Fan Ze Sen, Li Yuan Xu, Peng Hong Hao, Zhang Yang, Chen Yu, Huang Yi Xiao, Liu Tao Rong, Su Qing Chen
Project type: 24 hours Seminar
Location: Shenzhen, China
Faculty: Gabrielė Jurevičiūtė
Local Faculty: Jiemei Luo
Students: Du Yang, Liu Xin Yi, Liu Zi De, Wang Xin, Li Guan Yi, Tan Xiao, Yang Lin Zhen, Yuan Xin Ru, Dong Jian, Jiang Wan Tong, Wen Ze Liang, Zhang Qing Quan, Fu Zhi Yao, Liu Han Yu, Wu Yi Tong, Yan Zi Yi, Yang Liu Qing, Mi Xiao Kai, Peng Chen Xi, Tang Hao Ting, Zhu Wen Yue, Li Zi Qi, Wang Meng Sha, Zhang Jing Xin, Zheng Yu Xin, Huang Tian, Qi Yu Xiao, Wang Ze Jia, Yan Yu Long, Fan Ze Sen, Li Yuan Xu, Peng Hong Hao, Zhang Yang, Chen Yu, Huang Yi Xiao, Liu Tao Rong, Su Qing Chen
The seminar explored urban metabolism through the lens of material flow analysis (MFAs) within the city. Students explored the lifecycle of construction materials, by analysing the process they go through, from the extraction, transportation, manufacturing, and assembly, to the end of life scenarios, and understanding the potential ways of shifting the current linear thinking towards a more circular approach.
Students were invited to choose a specific material to explore as a case study during the course of the seminar. They learned how to source and read the material passports, and how to calculate and visualise the data in relation to the global warming potential of the chosen materials, using the information from the Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs).
At the end of the seminar, students presented comparative analyses of various construction materials, emphasising on their environmental impact from the carbon emissions. These insights served as a foundation for reflecting on strategies for sustainable design interventions, showcasing the practical application of their findings in addressing real-world environmental challenges.