Overall regional architecture

Author: Zhang Tong
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book addresses the conflicts, tensions, and even crises arising from the global civilization and international architectural styles in various aspects such as regional natural ecology, cultural resources, and the relationship between humans and technology. It explores the intrinsic connections between architecture and regional natural, social factors, and technological traditions by taking nature, culture, and technology as three starting points. With core concepts such as "sustainable development," "global-regional architecture," and "appropriate technology," it proposes the idea of holistic regionalism in architecture. It advocates that architecture, while pursuing comprehensive progress and active development, should consciously seek integration with the region's natural environment, cultural traditions, and local wisdom in terms of technology and art. It emphasizes adherence to regional ecological mechanisms to reflect the authentic continuity of cultural traditions, as well as the coordination of technological development with regional conditions and social psychology. It aims to create a human living environment that achieves sustainable development in both natural and social ecology. This book is suitable for students and faculty in architecture, urban planning, and related fields, as well as professionals in architectural design and urban planning, and theoretical researchers in these disciplines.