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A Minimalist Approach to Techniques in Chinese Wooden Building Construction
ByYU Weiguo and WANG Lumin

Pub date: January 1, 2021

ISBN: 9787302554387

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180 p.p.

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Over thousands of years, the construction techniques of Chinese wooden architecture have continuously developed and become increasingly refined, allowing ancient Chinese architecture to stand out in the world and exert a wide-ranging influence. Building upon previous research, this book systematically introduces the related knowledge of ancient Chinese wooden architecture construction from three aspects: the platform, the building body, and the roof. Using concise language, it explains the origins, evolution, construction methods, proportions, and construction steps of important architectural components in beam-lift wooden structures. It provides a clear interpretation of the construction methods found in the Song Dynasty’s Construction Method and the Qing Dynasty’s Building Engineering Practice Guidelines, covering multiple trades such as wood, tile, stone, earth, painting, and decorative painting. The content is concise, the language is accessible, and the book is rich in illustrations and well-designed.