Advanced Materials Research Vols. 671-674

Abstract: By backward-reasoning and analyzing the features of spatial forms of contemporary minimalism architecture, an abstract concept, space interface, is introduced to restore the original elements, investigate the construction processes and explain the essential connotations of the spatial forms. On this basis, three different types of rational construction logics are summed up: the geometric forms of volume, the illumination manifestations of light and the folding appearances of surface, in order to interpret the inherent simplicity and purity of the space interface characteristics of minimalism architecture and provide a kind of realistic theories and methods of space interface manipulation for architectural practices.

Abstract: The Silk Road is the green commercial thoroughfare between Europe and Asia, and also a cultural front for confrontations as well as coordination between the western and eastern civilizations. The ancient business towns along the Silk Road are like stars shining in the great universe. Yuzhong County of Lanzhou City is a market town. Since Han, it began to undertake commercial supplies, cargo transit, postal transfer and many other important roles in history. Rich in cultural heritage, Jin-ai has formed its traditional architecture and its culture of distinct regional characteristics. This article is based on field research and concerned with how Jin-ai's traditional buildings, adapting farming, commerce, patriarchal relations, reflect its morphology, external space, layout and spatial scales, as well as its traditional cultural characteristics.

Abstract: This paper takes the cold region as a background and stands on the point of architectural space, to analysis the problem of architecture space design with the use of responsive theory, aiming to explore an architectural space design method and theory to respond the specific climatic conditions.

Abstract: This project deals with architecture and engineering involved in the process of architectur- al design. Based on native irregular components, it aims at developing an innovative approach in the conception and rationalization of non-standard structures. Contemporary architecture and its non- classical structures require the design of customized pieces. This process which is highly energy and resources consumptive does not always take into account the inherent material properties. This pro- ject develops a way of optimizing, in architectural structures, the use of native wood pieces that are not industrially transformed (e.g. boughs) or of reused pieces of carpentry. As a consequence, the ecological footprint of the structures would be reduced.

Abstract: This paper mainly discusses the influence of Huipai architecture on modern building design, and deals with the typical building forms and characteristics of location and layout. Taking an example of architectural design and course assignments we expound characteristics of Huipai influence on modern architecture, and finally the paper summarizes some techniques related to building design.

Abstract: Stone villages in west Hunan have formed because of military purpose and historical reasons in ancient China and have transformed and existed till now. They are studied in this paper in the aspects of organic spatial layouts, characteristics of military camp, stone constructions, building structure and ethnic fusion of culture, with the village of Lahaoyingpan in Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture of Miao and Tujia Minorities as an example. The study on traditional stone villages in west Hunan is significant to the cultural, technical, and ecological sustainable development of the region and the world of today.

Abstract: Building skin is the focus of attention in today's construction industry, and the decorative material is the indispensable material language of skin design. By visiting Tod ' s, Dior, Prada, the three cases in Omotesando, Tokyo, this article discusses the forms and design techniques of decoration materials in building skin,summarizes their relationship and prospects their future development .

Abstract: Urban design control methods play a key role in the modern urban development. In this paper, three main elements of urban design--architectural form, color and space texture are studied to compare the control methods of three countries: the United States, Europe and Japan. At last, it proposes the improvements of the control methods for Chinese urban development.

Abstract: The main focus of this paper is on understanding the metropolitan strategy in relation to culture and tourism and its effect on urban and architectural design. Cultural districts have been conceived as tools adopted by local governments to increase the city’s economic development, using tourism as a major booster capable of transforming cities and territories. The attractiveness of cities has been an increasingly important topic on the agenda of urban policy planners since the impact of globalization has changed the city strategy in favour of the emergence of a knowledge-based economy. South Korea has increased massively its investments in the tourist sector elevating Korea to a leading nation of the culture, leisure and tourism industries. Seoul as the global capital city of South Korea has been increasing its investments in cultural projects since last decades in order to enhance its visibility at the national and international level.

Abstract: Slow greenway as the integration of the natural environment and the living, providing both physiological and psychological health security for urban residents. Although some city-level greenways provide urban public space for residents, it exposed its intimacy is inadequate with residents, walking reach ability is not strong and the use is too concentrated. So that the community slow greenway concept becomes. As the end of the city slow greenway, community slow greenway’s planning and design is significance for the extension and widespread of the urban greenway. Rich the slow greenway’s functions with ecological environmental protection, biodiversity maintenance, entertainment participate, activities support, publicity education and others. Take Chunlei town as an example to explore community slow greenway’s specific planning and design methods, from construction points, feature set, pavement form and public service facilities.