This study is based on the case study of Gyantse county of Shigatse, Tibet. It's an article about issue of finding a meaningful and sustainable role of the past in the present and the future in terms of Tibetan tr...This study is based on the case study of Gyantse county of Shigatse, Tibet. It's an article about issue of finding a meaningful and sustainable role of the past in the present and the future in terms of Tibetan traditional architecture and planning. Due to rapid social and economic changes, the link between past and present is broken. In order to reestablish this vital link, it would require creative solutions and not mere static preservation.展开更多
An old tradition of designing with nature had existed for thousands of years in ancient China. In order to achieve ideal living environment, people believed that they should use, repair, and improve the nature in an a...An old tradition of designing with nature had existed for thousands of years in ancient China. In order to achieve ideal living environment, people believed that they should use, repair, and improve the nature in an active but abstemious way, and a complete system of design theories and techniques gradually developed. The intellectual architects, in particular, pioneered the practical and theoretical developments, especially those in Tang dynasty made extraordinary contributions. Among them, Yuan lie （元结） and Liu Zongyuan （柳宗元） were particularly outstanding. They had different experiences but similar achievements in Yongzhou area, which was a remote, less-developed region but with beautiful landscapes. In this paper, the planning and design practices of these two intellectual architects were examined and compared. Their principles and methods of Design With Nature were summarized. Also, the historical influence of their works and its contemporary value were briefly discussed at last.展开更多
CHINESE architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky, commented Shao Weiping, Executive Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design （BIAD）. As they have approached their 50s, many have be...CHINESE architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky, commented Shao Weiping, Executive Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design （BIAD）. As they have approached their 50s, many have become the country＇s heavyweights in architectural design. But they seem to have mixed feelings about their generation of architects. China stands as a huge stage for architectural designers to demonstrate their talents, attracting great attention from both Chinese and foreign designers.展开更多
This paper describes a structural equation modeling （SEM） analysis of factors influencing architects＇ trust in project design teams. We undertook a survey of architects, during which we distributed 193 questionnair...This paper describes a structural equation modeling （SEM） analysis of factors influencing architects＇ trust in project design teams. We undertook a survey of architects, during which we distributed 193 questionnaires in 29 A-level architectural design institutes selected radomly from the altogether 59 ones in Shenzhen, P. R. China, and received 130 valid questionnaires. We used Amos 6.0 for SEM to identify significant personal construct based factors affecting interpersonal trust. The results show that only social interaction between architects significantly affects their interpersonal trust. The explained variance of trus~ is not very high in the model. Therefore, future research should add more factors into the current model. The practical implication is that team managers should promote the social interactions between team members such that the interpersonal trust level between team members can be improved.展开更多
The paper identifies twelve elements of ship recycling recycling system. The source and items of knowledgebase for ship and highlights their respective roles and duties in a proposed ship recycling have been brought o...The paper identifies twelve elements of ship recycling recycling system. The source and items of knowledgebase for ship and highlights their respective roles and duties in a proposed ship recycling have been brought out. A new philosophy focusing clean and safe ship recycling namely design for ship recycling has been introduced based on principles such as ecofriendliness, engineering efficiency, energy conservation and ergonomics. The role of naval architects in ship recycling industry has been described based on the above factors. The paper brings out the role of naval architects in ship recycling the way it has been practiced worldwide and proposed by regulatory bodies. The authors have brought out the new concept of design for ship recycling and various aspects of it. The role of naval architects in the practice of this new design philosophy which is ready to be embraced by the maritime industry has been reiterated.展开更多
In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and...In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and Chu Pin.Their arrival at this colony had changed its architectural practice substantially from professional organization to actually built environment.Their unique contributions to Hong Kong’s modern architecture have been a new research interest in recent years.This paper tells a story about Robert Fan and his design of the Chung Chi College campus in the 1950s with an intention to reveal the multiaspects of the so called“migrant architects”through a single architectural event.The author tries to capture the intertwining relationship between the migrant architects and educators through the reconstruction of the recruitment process for a campus architect by Chung Chi College and to identify Mr.Robert Fan’s concept of campus planning with reference to his early design experience in the mainland of China.展开更多
This article puts forward four aspects for moving to-wards the city:Moving towards compositional frame—respect,ad-just,safeguard and create cities and group structures:moving to-wards the future—this requires“looki...This article puts forward four aspects for moving to-wards the city:Moving towards compositional frame—respect,ad-just,safeguard and create cities and group structures:moving to-wards the future—this requires“looking back”and“looking for-ward.”to form diversified and harmonious groups;moving to-wards the engineering svstem—becoming an organic componentpart of city road traffic,topographical readjustment,preventing andfighting natural disaster systematic projects;moving to the soft envi-ronment—satisfying the demands of urban economic and social de-velopment,history and culture,and customs and habits.展开更多
While green roof technologies are increasingly employed in Northern European countries,adoption is progressing at amuch slower rate in the US.This manuscript discusses results of a survey that quantified knowledge,bar...While green roof technologies are increasingly employed in Northern European countries,adoption is progressing at amuch slower rate in the US.This manuscript discusses results of a survey that quantified knowledge,barriers,and perceivedcosts and benefits to use of green roof technology among a sample of architects and building owners in the Midwest.The survey also examined conditions that may encourage use of this technology among the respondents.Resultsshow that many respondents do not fully recognize the economic or performance advantages offered by green roof technologies.The payback period for economic advantage is longer than owners are willing to consider.Both owners andarchitects possess a wide range of misconceptions about the performance advantages of green roofs.While green roof technologyoffers clear environmental advantages such as reduced stormwater runoff,increased habitat,and cooler temperaturesthat mitigate heat island effects,many building owner respondents either do not know about or value these advantages.This research quantified potential adopters’perceptions of an innovative technology and the survey results areinterpreted and discussed within the conceptual framework of innovation diffusion literature.Strategies to hasten theadoption of green roof technology are suggested.展开更多
Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experienci...Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experiencing a renaissance.Cultural aspects combined with newer technical developments make log a complex material from the viewpoint of architectonic expression.To inform practicing architects,the aim of this study is to explore how the tectonics of logs contribute to the architectonic quality of log architecture.Semistructured interviews among architects of twelve recently published log buildings are conducted.The results describe how architectonic quality is perceived among participants,and features of logs related to tectonics that they consider to be of importance in terms of architectonic quality.These features include the statics of log construction and log’s nature as a simultaneously insulating,load-bearing and visual material.Differences between industrial and hand-hewn logs,as well as other architectural aspects of using logs in contemporary architecture are discussed.Especially the“non-settling”log was perceived to have manifold implications for the architectonic possibilities of log architecture.The results are of practical importance to designing architects and the log industry.Theoretical implications include tangible information on architectonic quality and tectonics of log building.展开更多
One of our favorite low-key coffee hangouts now has a third location on Si nan Lu.The well-desigiied cafe follows the minimalistic model of the group's two other coffee shops.This one has added their well-lit and ...One of our favorite low-key coffee hangouts now has a third location on Si nan Lu.The well-desigiied cafe follows the minimalistic model of the group's two other coffee shops.This one has added their well-lit and functional design touches where Brian Tan's Hof chocolate and cocktail lounge used to be-just next door to Cha's Hong Kong-style ch a canting.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industr...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the"Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)"by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the"Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations"by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) since 2013 and the"China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE"by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industr...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech J ournals of Building Science(2020,T3)"by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the"Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations"by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) since 2013 and the"China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE"by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industr...Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the"Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)"by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the"Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations"by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) since 2013 and the"China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE"by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.展开更多
文摘This study is based on the case study of Gyantse county of Shigatse, Tibet. It's an article about issue of finding a meaningful and sustainable role of the past in the present and the future in terms of Tibetan traditional architecture and planning. Due to rapid social and economic changes, the link between past and present is broken. In order to reestablish this vital link, it would require creative solutions and not mere static preservation.
文摘An old tradition of designing with nature had existed for thousands of years in ancient China. In order to achieve ideal living environment, people believed that they should use, repair, and improve the nature in an active but abstemious way, and a complete system of design theories and techniques gradually developed. The intellectual architects, in particular, pioneered the practical and theoretical developments, especially those in Tang dynasty made extraordinary contributions. Among them, Yuan lie （元结） and Liu Zongyuan （柳宗元） were particularly outstanding. They had different experiences but similar achievements in Yongzhou area, which was a remote, less-developed region but with beautiful landscapes. In this paper, the planning and design practices of these two intellectual architects were examined and compared. Their principles and methods of Design With Nature were summarized. Also, the historical influence of their works and its contemporary value were briefly discussed at last.
文摘CHINESE architects born in the 1960s are both lucky and unlucky, commented Shao Weiping, Executive Chief Architect at Beijing Institute of Architectural Design （BIAD）. As they have approached their 50s, many have become the country＇s heavyweights in architectural design. But they seem to have mixed feelings about their generation of architects. China stands as a huge stage for architectural designers to demonstrate their talents, attracting great attention from both Chinese and foreign designers.
基金Funded by the R & D Project of the Ministry of Construction of China.
文摘This paper describes a structural equation modeling （SEM） analysis of factors influencing architects＇ trust in project design teams. We undertook a survey of architects, during which we distributed 193 questionnaires in 29 A-level architectural design institutes selected radomly from the altogether 59 ones in Shenzhen, P. R. China, and received 130 valid questionnaires. We used Amos 6.0 for SEM to identify significant personal construct based factors affecting interpersonal trust. The results show that only social interaction between architects significantly affects their interpersonal trust. The explained variance of trus~ is not very high in the model. Therefore, future research should add more factors into the current model. The practical implication is that team managers should promote the social interactions between team members such that the interpersonal trust level between team members can be improved.
文摘The paper identifies twelve elements of ship recycling recycling system. The source and items of knowledgebase for ship and highlights their respective roles and duties in a proposed ship recycling have been brought out. A new philosophy focusing clean and safe ship recycling namely design for ship recycling has been introduced based on principles such as ecofriendliness, engineering efficiency, energy conservation and ergonomics. The role of naval architects in ship recycling industry has been described based on the above factors. The paper brings out the role of naval architects in ship recycling the way it has been practiced worldwide and proposed by regulatory bodies. The authors have brought out the new concept of design for ship recycling and various aspects of it. The role of naval architects in the practice of this new design philosophy which is ready to be embraced by the maritime industry has been reiterated.
基金cosponsored by Chung Chi College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project no.CUHK4668/06H/2007/Architecture).
文摘In about 1949,there was a large-scale migration of architects from the mainland to Hong Kong,China.Among them were those important figures in the modern Chinese architectural history such as Robert Fan,Su Gin-Djih,and Chu Pin.Their arrival at this colony had changed its architectural practice substantially from professional organization to actually built environment.Their unique contributions to Hong Kong’s modern architecture have been a new research interest in recent years.This paper tells a story about Robert Fan and his design of the Chung Chi College campus in the 1950s with an intention to reveal the multiaspects of the so called“migrant architects”through a single architectural event.The author tries to capture the intertwining relationship between the migrant architects and educators through the reconstruction of the recruitment process for a campus architect by Chung Chi College and to identify Mr.Robert Fan’s concept of campus planning with reference to his early design experience in the mainland of China.
文摘This article puts forward four aspects for moving to-wards the city:Moving towards compositional frame—respect,ad-just,safeguard and create cities and group structures:moving to-wards the future—this requires“looking back”and“looking for-ward.”to form diversified and harmonious groups;moving to-wards the engineering svstem—becoming an organic componentpart of city road traffic,topographical readjustment,preventing andfighting natural disaster systematic projects;moving to the soft envi-ronment—satisfying the demands of urban economic and social de-velopment,history and culture,and customs and habits.
基金Meg Calkins is Assistant Professor,Department of Landscape Architecture,Ball State University,Architecture Building 226,Ball State University,Muncie,IN 47306,Phone:765.285.2183,e-mail:calkins@bsu.edu.
文摘While green roof technologies are increasingly employed in Northern European countries,adoption is progressing at amuch slower rate in the US.This manuscript discusses results of a survey that quantified knowledge,barriers,and perceivedcosts and benefits to use of green roof technology among a sample of architects and building owners in the Midwest.The survey also examined conditions that may encourage use of this technology among the respondents.Resultsshow that many respondents do not fully recognize the economic or performance advantages offered by green roof technologies.The payback period for economic advantage is longer than owners are willing to consider.Both owners andarchitects possess a wide range of misconceptions about the performance advantages of green roofs.While green roof technologyoffers clear environmental advantages such as reduced stormwater runoff,increased habitat,and cooler temperaturesthat mitigate heat island effects,many building owner respondents either do not know about or value these advantages.This research quantified potential adopters’perceptions of an innovative technology and the survey results areinterpreted and discussed within the conceptual framework of innovation diffusion literature.Strategies to hasten theadoption of green roof technology are suggested.
文摘Due to the global increase in wood construction,it is crucial for architects to understand wood.In Finland,log building,a special subset of industrially manufactured massive timber construction materials is experiencing a renaissance.Cultural aspects combined with newer technical developments make log a complex material from the viewpoint of architectonic expression.To inform practicing architects,the aim of this study is to explore how the tectonics of logs contribute to the architectonic quality of log architecture.Semistructured interviews among architects of twelve recently published log buildings are conducted.The results describe how architectonic quality is perceived among participants,and features of logs related to tectonics that they consider to be of importance in terms of architectonic quality.These features include the statics of log construction and log’s nature as a simultaneously insulating,load-bearing and visual material.Differences between industrial and hand-hewn logs,as well as other architectural aspects of using logs in contemporary architecture are discussed.Especially the“non-settling”log was perceived to have manifold implications for the architectonic possibilities of log architecture.The results are of practical importance to designing architects and the log industry.Theoretical implications include tangible information on architectonic quality and tectonics of log building.
文摘One of our favorite low-key coffee hangouts now has a third location on Si nan Lu.The well-desigiied cafe follows the minimalistic model of the group's two other coffee shops.This one has added their well-lit and functional design touches where Brian Tan's Hof chocolate and cocktail lounge used to be-just next door to Cha's Hong Kong-style ch a canting.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the"Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)"by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the"Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations"by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) since 2013 and the"China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE"by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech J ournals of Building Science(2020,T3)"by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the"Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations"by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) since 2013 and the"China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE"by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
文摘Description Journal of Building Energy Efficiency(monthly),initiated in October 2006,supplies a platform for architects,mechanical engineers,civil engineers,energy researchers,energy policy makers and building industry to communicate on investigations,innovation,research and development of energy efficiency in buildings.The Journal has been classified into the"Catalog of High-quality Sci-Tech Journals of Building Science(2020,T3)"by the Architectural Society of China(ASC),certificated as the"Source Journal for Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations"by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) since 2013 and the"China Core Academic Journal of RCCSE"by Library of Wuhan University and other cooperating institutes since 2014.
