China's Sacred Sites

China's Sacred Sites
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Publisher : Himalayan Institute Press
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 0893892629
ISBN-13 : 9780893892623
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Book Synopsis China's Sacred Sites by : Shun-xun Nan

Download or read book China's Sacred Sites written by Shun-xun Nan and published by Himalayan Institute Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Chinese developed building techniques that are astounding in their ability to match nature and endure for centuries. China's Sacred Sites presents a vision of architecture as a harmonious interaction of human culture and the natural world. Over 300 color photos and architectural drawings document some of the most remarkable achievements of mountainscape feng shui. The wisdom of these ancient builders is particularly relevant today as sustainable building practices and green design take architecture in new directions.


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