Author(s)

Feifan Huang ¹, Tingting Zhang ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
² Jiangxi University of Technology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330000, China

Corresponding Author

Feifan Huang

ABSTRACT

As China's comprehensive national strength continues to grow and its urbanization process accelerates, the phenomenon of counter-urbanization has emerged. Many individuals now seek to develop their livelihoods in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The advent of the pandemic has made remote work and home-based office arrangements feasible, further encouraging this trend. This study concentrates on exploring the counter-urbanization trend from the perspective of the rural populace and examines the creation of versatile rural residences capable of meaningfully catering to their diverse needs. The focus is on the lifestyle and living conditions of highly educated individuals who now inhabit more remote and agrarian locales. Specifically, the study examines how these individuals utilize information technology to engage in remote work and learning, interact with local rural residents, surmount obstacles derived from the absence of certain amenities, respond to the basic needs of children and the elderly, and leverage surplus space for homestay businesses. This research, with its emphasis on resource conservation, environmental protection, and the satisfaction of physiological and psychological needs, makes a significant contribution in maintaining social stability, promoting national prosperity, and safeguarding accessible, harmonious human-nature interactions. Such efforts aid in preparing for the impending influx of counter-urbanization trends, thereby allowing for the creation of a tailor-made, modern rural living design and construction strategy in step with the national character of China.

KEYWORDS

Counter-urbanization, rural residential design, environmental protection, nature, sustainable development

CITE THIS PAPER

Feifan Huang, Tingting Zhang, Research on the Design and Conservation of Rural Residences under the Background of Counter-Urbanization: A Case Study of a Residential Building in Jingshan, Hangzhou. Journal of Civil Engineering and Urban Planning (2023) Vol. 5: 59-63. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jceup.2023.050508.

REFERENCES

[1] Wang Jiangping, Liu Xianming. Research on outdoor environment based on the aged. Engineering Journal of Wuhan University, 2001(06): 91-94+113. 
[2] Kong Fanwen. Research on the Speed and Quality of Urbanization Development in China. Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 2006. 
[3] Lu Na. Research on the Trend of Indoor Environment Design under the Elastic Working Mode. Art and Literature for the Masses, 2014(13): 87-88. 
[4] Yao Yuanyuan. Building Interior Design under the Green Concept. Industrial Construction, 2021, 51(12): 169. 
[5] Xu Mengyi, Zhu Yiran. Application of Natural Materials in the Interior Design of Rural Homestays//Guarding Hometown Sentiment—exploration of sustainable development of traditional Chinese villages, 2016: 390-401. DOI: 10. 26914/ c. cnkihy. 2016. 003538. 
[6] Yu Lu. Design for Farmers—Blueprint of Chinese Architectural Design in Countryside. Decoration, 2006(07): 98. DOI: 10. 16272/j. cnki. cn11-1392/j. 2006. 07. 059. 
[7] Zhang Ying. A humble opinion about architecture design. Shanxi Architecture, 2003(09): 3. 
[8] Fu Jianhui. Research on the Application of Traditional Building Design in Modern Residential Design. Theoretical Research in Urban Construction, 2022, No. 413 (23): 58-60. 
[9] Cai Qiang. Discussion on the Development Path of Chinese Architectural Design Creation under the Background of New-Type Urbanization. Low Carbon World, 2017, No. 166(28): 186-187. DOI: 10. 16844/j. cnki. cn10-1007/ tk. 2017. 28. 122.

Sponsors, Associates, and Links

---

• Journal of Sustainable Development and Green Buildings
  
  
• Landscape and Urban Horticulture
  
  
• Bridge and Structural Engineering
  
  
• Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
  
  
• Journal of Municipal Engineering
  
  
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  
  
• Indoor Air Quality and Climate
  
  
• Computer Aided Architecture Design