China's Sacred Sites (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780893892623)

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.

Author: Nan Shunxun, Beverly Foit-Albert
ISBN-10: 0893892629
ISBN-13: 9780893892623
Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2007
Pages: 286
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.53lbs
Size: 11.24h x 9.64w x 1.06d
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Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/25/2006 pg. 63
Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 106