China's Sacred Sites

By Nan Shunxun and Professor Nan Shunxun

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0893892629
• ISBN13: 9780893892623
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.6" x 11.2"