Fujian Kezu Container House

The term 'Fujian Kezu Container House' may involve two concepts: one is the traditional Hakka Tulou buildings in Fujian, and the other is the container houses of the modern Kezu brand. Here is a detailed introduction:

Traditional Hakka Tulou Buildings in Fujian

• Origin and Background: Historically, Hakka people from the Central Plains migrated to southern Fujian. Due to the mountainous and enclosed terrain, scarce farmland, and frequent threats from wild animals and bandits, they built Tulou, a fortress-like residential structure, to defend against external enemies and maintain family cohesion. The peak of Tulou construction occurred during periods of social unrest and Hakka migration in China. By the 17th century, after the Hakka people settled in southeastern coastal China, Tulou became their iconic architectural form.
• Architectural Features: Tulou uses raw earth as the primary building material and adopts rammed earth walls for load-bearing, forming unique circular, square, and oval architectural shapes. They are large in scale, standing three to five stories high, and can accommodate 200 to 700 people. Features such as thick walls, small windows, and sturdy doors provide strong defensive capabilities. At the same time, they emphasize harmony with the natural environment, pursuing the Feng Shui effect of 'surrounded by mountains and water, gathering qi and concealing wind'.
• Cultural Value: Tulou are not only the homes where Hakka people live in large clans but also the spiritual homeland for overseas Hakka descendants. Nanjing County has 20 Tulou buildings listed as World Cultural Heritage sites, accounting for nearly half of the 'Fujian Tulou'. The Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster (known as 'Four Dishes and One Soup') and the Hekeng Tulou Cluster are the most representative, showcasing the wisdom of the Hakka people in living in large clans and defending against external enemies.

Container Houses of the Modern Kezu Brand

• Brand Background: Guangzhou Kezu Steel Structure Design and Installation Co., Ltd. specializes in the production of residential containers, container house design, and the research and development of movable panel houses. Its 'Yuexiu Residential Containers' is a well-known brand of residential containers in China.
• Product Features: They adopt a fully welded steel frame structure, offering earthquake resistance, wind resistance, waterproofing, and fire resistance. They are environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, safe, quick to install, and stylish. The brand integrates product research and development, sales, and maintenance, positioning itself as an 'expert in movable panel houses' and adhering to the principle of 'professionally creating high-quality engineering housing'.