Tentative ideas on the theoretical system framework of China characteristic architecture

Just as western architectural theorists formed the theoretical system of modern architecture through multidisciplinary synthesis in the 20th century, our task is to absorb western theoretical achievements and combine them with China's traditional theories (mostly hidden) and practical achievements. This is our realistic task, that is, to carry out large-scale modernization with relatively poor resources, realize the prospect of a well-off society in an all-round way and meet the needs of sustainable development.

This requires the establishment of a theoretical system of architecture with China characteristics. There can be multiple subsystems under this overall system. For example, Feng Shui in China is an environmental science formed by our ancestors through thousands of years of practice and theoretical summary. Although it is mixed with some superstitious elements, science still occupies the main position, and because it is combined with China's traditional philosophical concepts (such as the concept of "Qi"), it is worthy of our modern scientific analysis and processing.

Here, based on the discussion of some experts, I put forward a preliminary framework idea:

(A) China's basic national conditions

And the characteristics of Chinese civilization of "building a high civilization if you are poor"

(B) Some basic theoretical issues

1. Basic principles of sustainable development of human settlements in China from the perspective of "broad sense"

2. Integration of cities, buildings and gardens

3. China's traditional view of environment; feng shui

4. China's traditional architectural view: the relationship between architecture and architecture.

5. China traditional architectural aesthetics: the creation of artistic conception.

6. China architectural linguistics (morphology, typology, topology; Symbol, metaphor, deconstruction, etc. )

(c) Some applied theoretical problems.

1. Looking at the Design Principles of Sustainable Development from the Original Meaning

2. The performance characteristics of modern architecture in China.

3. The influence of traditional and modern social psychology and behavior on China architecture.

4. Traditional architecture and modern architecture in China.

5. construction economics's intervention-the concept of life cycle cost analysis.

(4) Architectural practice

1. Comparison of Chinese and foreign architects' practical history

2. The influence of globalization and the creation of "cross-cultural" architecture

3. Improve architectural design from methodology.

4. Architect's profession and society My understanding is that this framework is open, changeable and non-binding.

This requires the efforts of many people (even generations) to be effective. But after all, it is necessary and urgent.