Nature Lab: Recycling of Reuse

This project seeks to establish an "infinite" self-sustaining ecological loop within a "finite" campus site by optimizing internal resource utilization. Jinling Primary School, recognized as the first Chinese partner of the "One World" organization, aims to achieve a zero-carbon ecological garden through a design strategy focused on waste recycling and self-sufficiency.
The campus covers an area of 37,350 ㎡, with a design intervention zone of approximately 7,500㎡. Through multiple field investigations and ecological surveys, the project identifies and integrates local biodiversity and educational resources. By collaborating with 12 Universities within a 10 km radius, the site is envisioned as a multifunctional platform for labor education that fosters biodiversity and supports ecological learning.
The design adopts five core cyclical strategies: Waste Cycle, Organic Cycle, Water Cycle, Energy Cycle, and Intelligent Monitoring System. These strategies aim to maximize the use of existing campus resources while enabling the site to host a diverse range of K–12 educational activities, including species exploration, nocturnal observation, and digital environmental monitoring. The landscape is conceived not only as a functional ecological system but also as a pedagogical medium that facilitates cooperation among schools, families, and communities. This integrated approach supports the holistic development of K–6 students and positions the site as a model for interdisciplinary, nature-based educational environments.