Design languages of contemporary neo-vernacular architecture in china

Mei Zhao, Wei Gao*

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Abstract

The paper states the developmental background of neo-vernacular architecture in China, and introduces the concepts of vernacular architecture and neo-vernacular architecture. From the four aspects, form language, material language, technology language and space language, the paper expounds the design methods and ideas of contemporary neo-vernacular architecture of China with some building examples. In the end of the paper, the author points out that we should encourage the development of the neo-vernacular architecture in China.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Development of Urban Infrastructure
Pages75-80
Number of pages6
EditionPART 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Transportation, ICCET 2012 - Guilin, China
Duration: 27 Oct 201228 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
NumberPART 1
Volume253-255
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Transportation, ICCET 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuilin
Period27/10/1228/10/12

Keywords

  • China
  • Contemporary
  • Design language
  • Neo-vernacular architecture

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