Advanced Materials Research Vols. 368-373

Abstract: The environment creates the person. The different architecture style reflects the different environment. It has important significance to advocate the regional architecture style in globalization today. Residential architecture itself not only undertakes function of residence, but also takes on mental function of spreading and inheriting culture, and fulfills social responsibility of saving energy. As the vast and extensive architectural type, that residential architecture adopts regional style it is positive to respond the sustainable theme now.

Abstract: The research object of this paper is Xi'an residential architecture. On the base of surveying evolution of its regional style, the paper divides Xi'an residential architectural style development stage into five parts, and analyses the responding regional style. It hopes that the paper will inspire development of Xi'an architectural regional style.

Abstract: The paper investigates the urban form transformations of Chinese cities in the past three decades. Through literature review, it explores the forces of these urban form transformations. The research identifies that despite the substantial body of literature that sheds light on China’s economic reform and urban development, understanding of the development process remains vague.

Abstract: This paper aims to discuss design methods to reproduce traditional architectures through typology research by engineering teaching group of Yunnan University and points out that the so-called reproduction of traditional architectural form is to present its type and the architectural form created in the design must be a new form based on the corresponding realistic conditions.

Abstract: In this paper, transmission line systems are modeled as multi-span cable structures. A force method model is proposed for analysing the static response of the multi-span cables with small sags. The accepted cable model reduces to two groups of differential equations (the equilibrium equations in y, z directions) and an integral equation (the compatibility equation). Substituting the differential equation solutions into the compatibility condition, the governing equation is obtained in terms of the tension component in chord direction. This equation has been named the force method equation (FME). In this way the infinite-degree-of-freedom dynamic system is effectively simplified to a system with only one unknown. Finally, one example is presented to illustrate the application of the proposed force method.

Abstract: This paper is to analyze the feature of combination of foreign and local elements in architecture and summarize the creative methods applied in the baroque catholic churches in Shanxi based on the related surveys and researches. It’s a good example explaining that the process of the gradual recognition of foreign architecture forms is also a process of localization. During this process, the local craftsmen have gradually created new and localized architectural forms based on their combination of traditional aesthetics and local techniques, which is significantly enlightening on the localized design of contemporary architectures.

Abstract: This article analyzes the artistic characteristics of Harbin Middle East Railway employees’ apartments from the aspects of abundant architectural styles and unique aesthetic perspectives, focusing on illustrating the aesthetic inclination of the residential buildings of the employees of Harbin Middle East Railway from three aspects, namely the harmony of variety and unity, coordination of chic and national traits, and combination of natural and artificial works.

Abstract: According to analyzing the basic pattern of construction resources in arid area, this paper summaries a series of coping strategies about the traditional vernacular architecture under the limited construction resources. It points out that regional “applicable technology” plays an important positive role in developing the traditional vernacular architecture, supporting and sustaining the ecological security pattern of rural settlement. The thesis updates the direction of possibly existed earth applicable technology with contemporary applicable technology’s development and the study of cases. It is a positive way to vernacular architecture in arid area for reference in the future.

Abstract: It is an important prerequisite for the profound understanding of traditional architecture culture to analyze the changes of traditional culture and master the development trails of local culture. The unique geographical position and brilliant culture background of the ancient Huizhou result in Huizhou architecture. Further exploration of Huizhou architecture culture connotation in the background of traditional culture changes can help us better understand its value. Only by deeply analyzing and grasping local culture can rural-urban builders better protect and follow the tradition and then make some creation and development.

Abstract: In this paper, the present usage of natural ventilation of rural residential buildings in ChaoShan area is in-depth studied through the analysis on thermal environment data of continuous monitoring indoor and outdoor in the transition-site season from several representative typical rural residential buildings in Guangdong ChaoShan area. It revealed the differences between “cheng” and patio, and the fact that wind pressure ventilation is still dominant, because that buoyancy driven ventilation is difficult to form in such houses during transition seasons when generally rain comes with low temperature. And it also pointed out the effect that the elements of modern house (such as: sliding window, window screens, window security and large household appliance) are implanted as the raise of population and living standards had brought to the thermal environment on traditional buildings.