Explication from Chinese Traditional Dwellings to Modern Ecological Architecture Design

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All kinds of Chinese traditional dwellings are naturally ecological architecture because of their coordination with environment and nature. Firstly, this paper describes the concept and meaning of Chinese traditional dwellings and ecological architecture, analyzes and summarizes the eco-design strategy of Chinese traditional dwellings, including combination with topography, adaptation to climatic, using local materials. Besides, discusses the architectural characteristics, such as patriarchal system concept, regional culture customs. By which, extends to the strategy of modern ecological architecture design, for instance, rooting in particular geographical environment, focusing on the regional cultural heritage and Keeping up with the Times Innovation opens up new ideas for further research and design of the ecological architecture.

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February 2013

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