Contemporary Uses of Beijing's Siheyuan
Research Topic:
Contemporary Uses of Beijing's Siheyuan: This research topic could investigate how Siheyuan architecture is being repurposed and adapted for contemporary use, such as for residential or commercial purposes, and how this is shaping the urban landscape of Beijing.
Instruction:
Being able to organize and keep track of useful information and references for future use is a vital part of successful research. Utilizing the bibliographic software downloadable from www(dot)zotero(dot)org, generate an annotated bibliography that includes the individual books and articles that you have begun to explore (including the course readings). You will continue to update and add to this bibliography during this course, and it will provide the foundation for your methods proposal and the performance of your research. This can be written in a personal tone of voice, as it is meant to serve as a reference and memory aid for you.
The annotated bibliography should consist of:
appropriately formatted references
a summary of the author’s key arguments and conclusions (generally 1 - 3 paragraphs depending on length-the point is to allow you to know where to go for types of information, not to replace the article itself)
quotations that are particularly relevant that you might wish to use in the future (include the page number of their location)
information about the author and/or source that is useful for evaluating the content and validity of the article
any questions or critiques that you raised while reading
a list of any references or researchers whose works you might find useful in the future
a glossary of any specialized research terms that you learned during the reading.
need 5-6 resources total
Sun, F. (2013). Chinese Climate and Vernacular Dwellings. Buildings, 3(1), 143–172. https://doi(dot)org/10.3390/buildings3010143
Wang, Y., Agkathidis, A., & Crompton, A. (2020). Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings: An algorithmic design framework for the digital representation of Siheyuan iterations based on traditional design principles. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 9(4), 751–773. https://doi(dot)org/10.1016/j.foar.2020.07.003
Zhang, D. (2016). Courtyard Housing and Cultural Sustainability. Routledge.
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Introduction
In this annotated bibliography, the paper will present several articles in line with the topic of study. The main focus is the summary of the articles assessing and investigating how Siheyuan architecture has been reused and allocated a new purpose. In addition, there is the repurposing of Siheyuan and given new use in contemporary society, which can be in the area of residential and commercial purposes. Additionally, Siheyuan has been affecting the urban landscape within Beijing.
Annotated Bibliography
Sun, F. (2013). Chinese Climate and Vernacular Dwellings. Buildings, 3(1), 143–172. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings3010143
According to Sun's article, the discussion has focused on the importance of traditional vernacular dwellings within China in the fight against climate change. From the article, the author has presented an argument in which they state that the traditional Chinese dwellings have explicitly been developed in response to clime change whereby the ideas involve the use of material to build and techniques which are friendly to the weather patterns which are changing.
By analyzing traditional Chinese dwellings and the local climate, the article further highlights the significance attached to the comprehension of Chinese architecture, which is a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Notably, the article's conclusions state that traditional Chinese vernacular dwellings must be recognized in line with their cultural significance and unique design. Furthermore, with the modernization of traditional dwellings have been left out, which has been a cause of climate change. Sun argues that traditional Chinese architecture presented lessons important for sustainable building practices. Conclusively, suggestions presented state that China should develop policies towards building more suitable designs which are friendly to climate change.
Wang, Y., Agkathidis, A., & Crompton, A. (2020). Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings: An algorithmic design framework for the digital representation of Siheyuan iterations based on traditional design principles. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 9(4), 751–773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2020.07.003
In the article, the authors have presented a framework associated with the digital design of the Chinese courtyard known as Siheyuan. A systematic approach must be developed which would understand design variations and principles. In the article, there is a description of the development of an algorithmic design framework that would create an environment for more focus on Siheyuan design.
The author also points out that the framework is key in that it would help preserve and develop...