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Environmental Features of Chinese Architectural Heritage: The Standardization of Form in the Pursuit of Equilibrium with Nature

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: A correlation between Chinese traditional architecture and cultural concepts has been established to analyze the formalization of architectural and urban patterns in relation to environmental features. In this regard, we have discussed the process of standardization from architectural elements or modules related in different levels of composition and articulated around empty spaces following ancient cosmic concepts to achieve harmony with nature. The conclusions show that Chinese architectural patterns can only be understood in relation to nature, and in turn have profound environmental values from which lessons can be learned to advance towards a more sustainable architecture.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su10072443

Authors: Jose-Manuel Almodovar-Melendo, Joseph-Maria Cabeza-Lainez

Institution: Universidad de Sevilla

Language: English

Topic: Landscape and Cultural Studies

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896

Funders: Robert Gordon University, Tsinghua University