Web Directory

» China Travel: Architecture of China
   An illustrated introduction to the terminology, plan-form, and motifs of ancient Chinese architecture.
   http://www.chinaetravel.com/china/architec.html

» China's Rural Architecture
   Photographs by Olivier Laude and brief texts by Ronald G. Knapp. Up to ten photographs per province.
   http://www.atlasmagazine.com/photo/laude6/

» Chinavista: Chinese Pavilions
   Illustrated introduction to pavilions based on material supplied by Du Feibao.
   http://www.chinavista.com/experience/pavilion/pavilion.html

» Chinavista: Siheyuan
   Illustrated introduction to the quadrangle form, based on material supplied by Du Feibao.
   http://www.chinavista.com/experience/siheyuan/siheyuan.html

» Chinese Civilization: Homes
   Washington University presents an illustrated introduction to Chinese architecture from the Ming dynasty onwards. Includes construction methods, materials, layout, orientation, and interiors.
   http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/home/3homintr.htm

» Clan Homes in Fujian
   Jens Aaberg-Jorgensen's illustrated article on these remarkable traditional dwellings in China, originally published in Danish in Arkitekten no. 28, November 2000, translated and updated in the online edition.
   http://www.chinadwelling.dk/

» Sustainable Urban Housing in China
   A study by the MIT Building Technology Group exploring the design, technology, and implementation of environmentally responsive urban housing in China.
   http://chinahousing.mit.edu/

» Yin Yu Tang, A Chinese Home
   Interactive tour of a house that belonged to a merchant from the late Qing dynasty and was originally located in southeastern China. From the Peabody Essex Museum. [Requires Flash]
   http://www.pem.org/yinyutang/