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With links and articles about Chinese architecture in English and Chinese. » Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center
CHP is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, which undertakes a range of training activities, organizes grassroots projects, and provides consultation services to government units and local communities in heritage protection law and in strategies f » China Travel: Architecture of China
An illustrated introduction to the terminology, plan-form and motifs of ancient Chinese architecture. » China's Rural Architecture
Photographs by Olivier Laude and brief texts by Ronald G. Knapp. Up to ten photographs per province. » Chinavista: Chinese Pavilions
Illustrated introduction based on material supplied by Du Feibao. » Chinavista: Siheyuan
Illustrated introduction to the quadrangle form, based on material supplied by Du Feibao. » Chinese Civilization: Homes
Washington University presents an illustrated introduction to Chinese architecture from the Ming dynasty onwards. Includes construction methods, materials, layout, orientation and interiors. » Chinese Earth Sheltered Dwellings
Paul Long provides an illustrated overview of this type of vernacular architecture, with bibliography and links. » Clan Homes in Fujian
Jens Aaberg-Jorgensen's illustrated article on these remarkable traditional dwellings in China, originally published in Danish in Arkitekten no. 28, November 2000, translated and updated in the online edition. » Scenery of China
Virtual tour with expandable photographs and brief history taken from Beijing: Glimpses of History.' Includes the Forbidden City, Great Wall and Imperial Gardens. Part of Art of China by Remy Rong Guo. » Sustainable Urban Housing in China
A study by the MIT Building Technology Group exploring the design, technology and implementation of environmentally responsive urban housing in China. » Yin Yu Tang, A Chinese Home
Interactive tour of a house that belonged to a merchant from the late Qing dynasty, and was originally located in southeastern China. From the Peabody Essex Museum. [Requires Flash]. |
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