CHAPTER 1 Chinese Architecture： Three-Trait Coupling The Origin of“Three-Trait Coupling” The Material Trait of．Architecture The Social Trait of Architecture The Knowledge Trait of Architecture The Architectural Significance of “‘Ihree-Trait Coupling” CHAPTER 2 Philosophical Thinking on Natural Residence： History of Cave Dwellings Harmony between Human and Heaven： Natural Abode Xun， Shadow Play and Cave Dwelling Various Forms of the Traditional Cave Dwelling The Construction and Decoration of Cave Dwellings Inspiration from the Earth Reform and Renewal of the Cave Dwelling Dialogue between Louis Isadore Kahn and Lao Zi CHAPTER 3 Ten Thousand Buildings Towering in a Misty Landscape： Picturesque Scenery with Tulou Architecture Tulous of the Hakkas Following Nature and Adapting to Local Conditions Architectural Wonders without Any Specific Architect A Utopia with a Communal System The Tulou in Modern Society CHAPTER 4 Subtle Reflections of the Great Journey of Humankind： Courtyard Manors by Shanxi Merchants in the Course of History From Cave Dwellings to Brick-and-Tile Quadrangles Currency Revolution and Vicissitudes of Courtyard Residences As the Scenery Changes， So Do Your Emotions Elaborate Exquisiteness of Qiao， Bold Majesty of Wang， and Refined Elegance of Chang Rites and Order Merchants and Confucianism Metaphysics and Fengshui Calligraphy and Architecture CHAPTER 5 Huizhou Architecture amidst Mountanis and rivers Ecological Space amidst Mountains and Rivers Beauty in the Planning of Clan Settlement Combined Confucian and Taoist Styles with Plainness and Ethereal Beauty Huizhou Merchants： Both Businessmen and Confucian Scholars Thriving Education in the Hometown of Zhu Xi Connotations of the Patio Culture Ambiguity and Permeability of the Patio CHAPTER 6 Flying Eaves Rising among Rolling Mountain Ranges： Miao Village in Xijiang Nest Dwelling as the Origin People Believing Divinity in Everything Body Aesthetics Reflected in Miao Dwellings Organic Building Developed from the Environment Stilted Bottom Story and Utilization of Grey Space Cultural Significance of Triple Spaces CHAPTER 7 Cultural Traits Embodied in Square and Circular Spaces： Miniaturized Cosmos in Quadrangle Courtyards Vicissitudes over Eight Hundred Years Dialogue between Gates and Hutongs Embodiment of Quadrangle Space in Other Cultures Appreciating Beauty of the Quadrangles Discovering the Subtleties of Residences of Celebritie Living in the Leisurely Enclosure of the Quadrangle Courtyards Protecting the Symbol of Beijing CHAPTER 8 Words Not to Be Taken as Ending Postface Bibliography
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