An explorative study of the ecological design of residence architecture in Ming and Qing dynasties in Yangzhou

¹ School of Civil and Transportation, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210098, China
² School of Architecture, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210096, China
³ Nanjing Gulou Audit office, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210008, China

^a Corresponding author : mmmm0526@sina.com

Abstract

Presently ecologicalization has become a key aspect of architecture designs. As studies deepen, the bountiful ecological ideas and design methods represented in Chinese traditional architectural culture are increasingly valued. There remain as of today quite a few residence mansions built in Ming and Qing dynasties in Yangzhou-a city famous for its history and culture. The distinctive regional culture and architectural style that those architectures embody has received worldwide attention in the academic field. By weighing on the shaping of architectural forms, choice in connection genres and structuring measures as well as sorting through and studying on the ecologicalized architectural design practices such as reemploying local materials, deeper understanding of traditional architecture will be achieved for us to better inherit and develop traditional architectural culture. Hence in-depth studies on contemporary ecological architecture and sustainable development will be of greater practical significance. Furthermore, it is beneficial to expand ideas on ecological design, truly integrate architectures into the setting to give expression to the ecological and culture features of them and provide theoretic support for creating new architecture with diversified culture implications and ecological features in light of actual conditions in an orderly manner.