On May 6th 2010, ground was broken on a new construction project that involved burying pipes underground and preparing the foundation. A 300-meter long water pipe was installed under the slab for radiant floor heating. Double steel beams and insulation boards were added before pouring the concrete slab. Work then progressed on the lightweight steel roof structure and straw board walls made from natural materials. After completing the waterproof floor paint, a grand opening was held where keys were handed over. The new building was used for NGO workshops and a seniors' teahouse.

2. Ground breaking
May 6th, 2010

3. A pipe buried undergroud in this site

4. Preparing for the foundation

5. Going back to the village with a load of steel

6. put isnulation board down under the slab for radiant heat

7. Double steel beams

8. 300-meter-long water pipe to heat the floor

9. Pouring the concrete

12. Finished slab

13. Working on the roof trussWorking on the roof truss

15. Lightweight steel structureLightweight steel structure

16. Straw boards made from natural materials

22. Waterproof floor paint exported to US.

24. Grand opening day: handing over the keyGrand opening day: handing over the key

26. NGO workshopNGO workshop

27. Seniors’ teahouseSeniors’ teahouse