A Brief History of Residential Architecture in China -- Cities, Housing, Gardens

Author: Liu Zhiping
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This book is a concise history of the development of ancient residential architecture, gardens, and urban construction in China. It primarily discusses the development of private residences and gardens, describes the zoning relationships of residential buildings within cities, and explores the planning methods and evolution of major urban centers. Additionally, it analyzes and elaborates on architectural layouts, structures, and artistic forms. At the end, there are appendices titled "Residential Architecture in Sichuan" and "Yunnan's 'One-' Houses," which were written by the author after conducting extensive surveys of folk residential architecture in Sichuan and Yunnan during the War of Resistance. These are among China's earliest academic papers on vernacular architecture and will be beneficial for research on the development of ethnic architectural forms. This book serves as a reference for architectural design researchers, humanities researchers, and faculty and students of architecture departments in universities and colleges.