China's Sacred Sites |
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| Author:
| Foit-Albert, Beverly
Shunxun, Nan |
| ISBN: | 978-0-89389-262-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2007 |
| Publisher: | Himalayan Institute Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThe 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.