The Environmental Design for Eco Learning Camps for School Children: A Case Study of Changle, Fujian Province, China

The design of Hands-on Inquiry Based Learning (HIBL) Camps has a significant impact on the experience for students who study and live there. As the world strives to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, Eco-learning camps with a theme of environmental protection have appeared overseas, but few have been built in China. This paper explores how to design such camps according to Eco- learning camp design strategies, such as the replacement of building materials, to make the camp itself the largest teaching aid by design, which allows students to experience and master a more low-carbon and environmentally friendly lifestyle while reducing carbon emissions through design methods. By analyzing the ancient Dragon Kiln Camp in Huangshi Village, Changle City, Fujian Province, and comparing relevant cases, the paper summarizes three main design strategies and techniques for Eco-learning camp design, including coordinating environment and nature, introducing parametric models and choosing efficient materials. Among which the replacement of concrete with timber in the design process, can reduce approximately 45% of carbon emissions. The paper provides a theoretical basis and practical methods for the green building design innovation and sustainable development education.