# Box-Covered Hillsides The Long Tan Park Concept in Liuzhou, China Prevents Erosion By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-tan-park References: [mvrdv.nl](http://www.mvrdv.nl/) The global architecture firm [MVRDV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill) has created plans to build 2,700 houses in a project dubbed Long Tan Park, located in Liuzhou, China. The [box-shaped homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rtiboden-housing) will cover the city's [limestone mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects) in order to prevent erosion. The firm uses special construction techniques to lay out the houses in safe zones that won't erode further. **Implications** - These box-covered hillsides are the perfect way to incorporate smart design and style into one architectural marvel. The Long Tan Park Concept in Liuzhou is a smart way to combat the dangerous affects that erosion can have. Check out the gallery to view the exhilarating photographs of the Long Tan Park concept so far. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Design:** The Long Tan Park Concept in Liuzhou incorporates smart design to combat erosion. - **Architectural Marvel:** Box-covered hillsides present an architectural marvel in the form of the Long Tan Park Concept in Liuzhou. - **Sustainable Construction:** The special construction techniques used in the project provide opportunities for sustainable construction practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The Long Tan Park Concept in Liuzhou showcases innovative architectural techniques. - **Construction:** The project presents opportunities for construction companies to implement sustainable building practices. - **Environmental Conservation:** Box-covered hillsides offer a unique approach to prevent erosion and contribute to environmental conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Unconventional Chinese Housing Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longnan-garden.md) - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill.md) - [Hill-Like Designed Food Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tainan-xinhua-fruit-and-vegetable-market.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md)