[Shuai Jiang - From disadvantage to advantage - Volcanic Eruption as an Opportunity to reshape a resilient Tonga out of MIRAB dilemma - COVER IMG] Shuai JIANG
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From disadvantage to advantage - Volcanic Eruption as an Opportunity to reshape a resilient Tonga out of MIRAB dilemma

Project locationTongatapu, The Kingdom of Tonga
University/SchoolChongQing University
Lead ArchitectShuai Jiang
Design TeamTengfei YU, Yuzhuo WANG, Sibei DONG, Sien HUANG, Bin YU

The project considers Tonga’s reconstruction after the volcanic disaster as an opportunity for future sustainable development. By introducing a new industrial model, the volcanic ash that Tonga suffered from can be turned into treasure applied to the urban infrastructure and eco-restoration of farmland and coastal areas, thereby promoting agriculture, fishery and living tourism. Meanwhile, we plan corresponding strategies for different stages. Through this integral scheme of a sustainable working landscape, Tonga will climb out of its “MIRAB trap”, towards ecological and industrial resilience.