The Inspiration of Traditional Chinese Created Conception on the Eco-Design of Modern Architecture

Abstract:

In today's world, the core of sustainable development is considered to be 3R, which is REDUCE, RECYCLE and REUSE. The implementation of the principle of sustainability is exactly the same with the ancient Chinese created conception and design. This thesis provides Chinese modern sustainable design with a feasible principle and method from traditional Chinese ecological concept of creation, and is a constructive inspiration to the modern architectural design. It encouraged the life of mankind to develop towards a scientific, civilized and healthy way, achieved the aesthetic concept of architectural design based on the harmonious coexistence of human and nature, and prevent modern architectural design from being over materialized as well as the further deterioration of the natural ecological environment.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 479-481)
• Pages: 1699-1703
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.479-481.1699
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Tian Lu Xi, Yan Chen, Jian Tang
• Keywords: Ecological Design, Modern Architecture, Natural Material, Sustainable Design, Traditional Chinese Conception

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