Tibetan Traditional Architecture Guidelines

Author: Xu Zongwei
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically summarizes the construction techniques and architectural art styles of the long-standing Tibetan traditional architecture. It can provide fundamental and technical guidance for the design, construction units, and engineering technicians involved in building Tibetan traditional architecture, as well as for urban construction in Tibet, inheriting and promoting ethnic characteristics. [Target Audience] This book is also available for scholars, students, and readers who are interested in and study Tibetan architectural culture. [Table of Contents] Preface; Chapter 1 General Principles; Chapter 2 Building Plan; Chapter 3 Building Fa?ade; Chapter 4 Building Structure; Chapter 5 Building Decoration; Chapter 6 Building Materials; Chapter 7 Building Colors; Chapter 8 Glossary.