Chinese Construction Research (Volume 1)

Author: Zhang Jiatai, Zuo Manchang (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: From the content of the collection, it can be broadly summarized in the following aspects:
First, an elaboration on the achievements of the Society for the Study of Chinese Architecture and its contributions to the conservation and research of ancient buildings. Several articles touch upon this, with one of the most significant being Mr. Luo Zhewen's "The Chinese Architectural Culture." Mr. Luo was a member of the Society for the Study of Chinese Architecture and a disciple of Mr. Liang Sicheng and Mr. Liu Dunzhen. His writings are based on personal experiences, making them highly persuasive and historically valuable.
Second, academic research on China's historical and cultural cities. In this regard, Mr. Zheng Jiaoxie is a prominent figure. He has long been engaged in research on urban planning and the protection of historical and cultural cities, and his articles profoundly propose and analyze important academic issues related to the quality, classification, and history of China's historical and cultural cities.
Third, on the preservation of cultural relics in China. Based on his 60 years of experience in cultural relic preservation, Mr. Xie Chensheng convincingly elaborates on the scientific nature of the current policies and the process of development and change in China's cultural relic preservation work, which holds significant guiding for our understanding and protection of ancient buildings.
Fourth, research on the history of architecture in China.