Modern Chinese Architecture Collection: Residential①

Author: Shi Zesheng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Continuously updating and improving knowledge levels is the source of competitive advantage. The current active period of residential design is characterized by innovation. The emergence of new design theories and concepts, the appearance of new types of housing, and the promotion of new technologies all demonstrate the vitality of innovation and its contributions to residential construction. Our urban life has been constantly changing. How many people still live in houses from 10 years ago? But how to innovate in a beneficial way is a relatively meaningful question. Are the residential designs of today part of a correct trajectory, resulting in good works? Will these homes become incompatible with life 3 to 5 years from now, falling behind in terms of cultural expression and the future representation of lifestyles? Our society is continuously progressing, but the act of living is tied to a fixed building. Therefore, as good residential architecture, it must have foresight in future lifestyles and consider the changes in future living patterns. Although Chinese culture is profound and extensive, facing the strong impact of global cultures, we long for more national cultural spirit. We must rationally view foreign development experiences, avoid blindly copying them, and conduct in-depth research based on China's actual conditions to selectively absorb design concepts suitable for China's national conditions: first, the cultivation of neighborhood relationships, where residents not only desire a good house but also neighbors, creating a sense of community; second, the outdoor spaces of residential buildings becoming an integral part of the entire residence, with greater emphasis on continuity in both exterior and interior design; third, emphasizing the coordination between the exterior of the residence and the surrounding natural environment. As Mr. Wu Liangyong said, "Housing environment engineering is also a very complex systematic project." Housing environment construction must meet five basic conditions: ensuring residents have adequate housing; providing guarantees for health and safety; promoting harmonious development between people and urban residential environments; ecological environment construction; and the sustainable development and utilization of residential resources. To meet these five conditions is not something that can be achieved overnight. It is heartening to see that many works in this collection attempt new concepts in residential architectural design, demonstrating the designers' profound expertise and vibrant innovative spirit. We hope this book can provide designers with practical theoretical thinking and practical tools, offering valuable spiritual nourishment to advance the cause of residential architectural design in our country.