Chinese residential buildings

Author: Shan Deqi
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Publish Date: 2004-03-24
Features: Humanistic China Series. China has a vast territory and a long history, with diverse natural and cultural environments across different regions. As a result, the diversity of Chinese residential architecture is relatively rare in the history of world architecture. This book introduces several representative and widely covered settlements by exploring the interaction between the living customs, behavioral characteristics, and spatial patterns of people living in traditional residences. These settlements, some exquisite and unique, others balanced and simple, or quietly and leisurely nestled in natural beauty, await people's footsteps to explore. The book provides an in-depth yet accessible account of the origins, architectural features, and heritage value of various traditional residences, interspersed with relevant historical legends and folk tales. It vividly portrays a lively and dynamic picture of Chinese residential architecture.