Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 357-360

Abstract: Gates of traditional Chinese folk houses are full of culture and record much important information. To study them is very worth and very help for understanding a nationality, history and society development. The Bai folk house gate is a typical one and now remains better in China. This paper pointed out some key information of the gate and is very useful reference for protecting and developing valuable architecture culture.

Abstract: This paper presents that while evaluating historical architectures in Huizhou, researchers should have a full consideration of their layout character of relatively concentrated, place these point-form historical architectures into line-form and surface-form architecture groups, then build a more perfect and scientific three-dimensional evaluation method. It also shows that firstly researchers could use GIS technology to associate graphic data, properties and image data of selected historical architectures in Huizhou; secondly researchers can finish information integration and realize the scientific grading and classification of the architectures by weighting, quantizing and analyzing the evaluation information of these architectures; and finally finish the database under the help of GIS.

Abstract: Thanks to the technical innovation and new demands of modern society, great changes have taken place in the field of French architecture in the 20th century, especially after World War II. Some pioneers tried to find new ways of building to replace the classical tradition. However, the authorities who lead the opinions of the public clung to their preference of traditional architecture for a long time. Even so, some state buildings in modern style began to emerge in France in the 1950s. Many important public buildings constructed in the period from 1940 to 1960 and their building conditions were studied and the result shows that the shift of French state patronage played an important role in the modernization process. This change resulted from various factors, both internal and external. The event was vital for the French mainstream architecture to keep pace with the times.

Abstract: This article describes the regional characteristics of typical Chinese traditional dwelling, dissect its generated origin is the result of both the natural and social environment where located. With the acceleration of urbanization process in China, the conflict of traditional dwelling with modern urban construction is more and more obvious, traditional dwellings are facing an unprecedented dilemma, inherited or abandoned worth pondering. This article illustrates the natural view implicated by the traditional dwellings culture, to guide people to innovate architectural style with Chinese characteristics, and to make the urban construction with Chinese characteristics. Traditional dwelling in China has a long history and rich type, is a gem of architectural culture. Traditional residential architecture has its own unique artistic style and characteristics.There are so many different types, mainly because China has vast territory,different geographical climate and different form of local materials and construction techniques. Therefore, regional is the main line to research and analysis the Chinese traditional dwellings, and the view of nature that " Harmony in human and nature "is a common beliefs contained in it.

Abstract: The architectural design of university libraries is a systematic engineering. Based on the analysis of the main factors affecting the design, this thesis puts forward such principles in university library design like "flexibility", "efficiency", "ecology and "humanity" and thus suggests that the library architectural design should follow "three-step design process".

Abstract: Peter Zumthor's works show exquisite quality, the paper studies mainly from the elements of architectural entities, the means of sequence and atmosphere of space, and the details of construction and architectural members, tries to interpret characteristics of Zumthor's works, perfect his theories and ideology.

Abstract: Planning and design of contemporary villa district should not only meet the demand of material life, but also accord with the requirement of spiritual life. Planning and design principles and methods of contemporary villa district were discussed from the aspects of villa site selection, road planning, landscape planning and public facilities in this paper, which has provided foundation for theoretical study on planning and design of villa district.

Abstract: The number of existing and under-construction high-end and middle-end office buildings in large and medium-sized cities increases day by day. How should the office building adapt to the modern society and satisfy the daily demands from people with a fast pace of life have become problems that require urgent consideration in the rapid urban development. In this paper, explorations have been carried out in the designs of business office building from the perspective of architectural and environmental psychology by taking the high-end office building, Chinese diamond trading center, in Pudong New District of Shanghai.

Abstract: Under the background and policy of Coordinating Urban-Rural Development in China, this article suggests that Green-building design should be promoted not only in urban area but also in countryside. Through an extensive analysis of the current status of Chinese sustainable design practice and comparison between urban area and rural area, the author emphasizes the necessity of propelling rural green building in China. By discussing the difference of US LEEDTM Rating System and Chinese Green-building Evaluation Standard (GB/T50378-2006), the author finds the fact that green-building design has been neglected in countryside for a long time, and government should take the responsibility to direct green building design in rural area with necessary policies and standards. This article suggests 4 green-building design principles in countryside: adopting passive energy-saving, using local material, reclaiming traditional concept of architectural design and space planning and paying more attention to building function and façade from sustainable perspective. At the end, it draws the conclusion that green-building design in rural area is urgently needed with the overall development trend in China.

Abstract: At present, few architects explore deeply architectural essence. Jacques Herzog and Pierre De Meuron keep chasing the essence of architecture. This paper will analyze their works, and find their exploration of architecture essence on architecture structure, space as well as form.