Vanke Pavilion using natural wheat straw boards in 2010 EXPO

The main building material of the pavilion is straw boards made from natural wheat straw. In addition, the ventilation system of the pavilion makes use of both thermal pressure and wind pressure, which shall enable maximal natural ventilation, reduce the utilization of air conditioners and accordingly lower the energy consumption in the pavilion.

Meanwhile, the seven buildings all have skylights, which are installed on the top of each building and made of blue ETFE plastic films. These skylights can allow in the sunshine, accordingly reducing the energy consumption of lighting.

The open water area can adjust the temperature and moisture of the exhibition area, creating a natural and agreeable niche. The cortile formed by several exhibition halls will also provide visitors a comfortable space.

Vanke Pavilion will use the wheat straw board made of natural wheat straw supplied by Leenderson, offering another effective usage of straw and reducing consumption of the forest resources. When it is completed, the visitors can smell the scent of straw when approaching the pavilion.

Leenderson Panel Boards Holding (http://www.leenderson.com) is a newly established European company. Its Europeanholding is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It holds an exclusive worldwide production license agreement with the Alberta Innovates Technology Futures of Edmonton, Canada for producing and selling of “Oriented Structural Straw Board”(OSSB) and MDF Panel Board.

By using Agri Fiber to create buildings out of OSSB Panel Boards Leenderson is building earthquake-resistant low cost housing, using OSSB in combination with Light Gauge Steel(LGS) and western construction methods while at the same time generating a new source of income for Chinese farmers and significantly contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions by avoiding the burning of straw as well as reducing the bricks and cement production. All these aspects and the strong unique product parameters of the Leenderson OSSB create a high potential for The Low Carbon Economy.