大家好！ Are you interested in Chinese Architecture?? This group will be focused on that topic and anything related to. China has a vast and rich architectural history that is constantly changing. Just think about it...the Great Wall, the 3 Gorges Dam, ancient pagodas, the modern skyscapers of Hong Kong, the Forbidden City, the many beautiful bridges, the disappearing Hutongs, the new "Birds Nest" Olympic stadium....how do you say it Chinese? How did they build it? Why did they build it? What are the next big projects in China that will change or influence millions of people's lives?

- Ancient chinese architecture

the introduction about Chinese Tulou: http://baike.baidu.com/view/10139.htm?fr=ala0_1_1   http://world-culture-research.org/c.asp?d=15869  

(6)   new comment by posted January 2, 2010

- 长江三峡大坝 Three Gorges Dam

Also, there was a documentary put out recently called Up The Yangtze by Yung Chang. I've heard that its very good. http://www.uptheyangtze.com/index.php Here is the synopsis: A luxury cruise boat motors up the Yangtze — navigating the mythic waterway kno...

(1)   new comment by posted December 2, 2008

- 啊呀！ Dragon to tower over Shanghai!

A Vertical CityConceived as a "vertical city," the mixed-use design includes eight atrium sky gardens, office space, high-end retail, residential housing and public amenities. The tower is situated within a public park, with an open amphitheater for civic and ...

(4)   new comment by posted October 25, 2008

- China according to China web video series

Hi all, here is the first of a five part series featuring interviews with Chinese architects commenting on several issues in Chinese development such as Western influence, sustainability, and speed. Three installments are now up. Unfortunately it's completely...

(0)   posted September 23, 2008

- Building Materials China website

Here is a very comprehensive site on building materials in China. (I originally found it while trolling for info on Sichuan post quake architecture.) What I found really cool on this page is that you can click on your building material of choice and it will ta...

(0)   posted September 22, 2008