Material That Talks:Material Use of Architectural Surface in Semiotic Implications

According to the language of post-modern architecture which Charles Jencks proposed in the 1980s,form has been very crucial for architectural language expression.However,many suggestions also imply that the material which is deployed for building is also significant in the linguistic expression of architecture.Based on this consideration,the material use of architecture will also contain semiotic implications,whether for architects or for social consensus.How the material talks and what it says are two questions that need to be clarified.To answer these two questions,some empirical works in architecture will be examined to reveal the messages which could be delivered in architectural materials.Before this,semiotic debates in architecture will be reviewed.Then,two empirical works,one in the West and one in the East,will be considered particularly for their material deployments on the surface(façade).Since the architectural surface is the most tangible part of architecture in terms of material use,the surfaces of both projects will be discussed in detail with their implications and the atmospheres which the materials formulated and created.This paper will conclude with a consideration of the possible implications from these projects and also the different expressions of material use,which will help us to rethink the expression of the material use of architectural surface.

Hybrid Architecture:A Studio-Based Pedagogical Framework for Digital Architectural Design

This article intends to bring a new perspective to the discussion of how studio-based education in architectural studies can improve its quality by embedding meta-tools as paradigmatic frameworks as a learning/teaching strategy.The newly emerging creative and collaborative digital design tools and systems led to the re-shaping and re-definition of the traditional studio-based teaching/learning processes.The shift does not only comprise of a newly gained ability of using“design toolkits”,but also has substantial cognitive and pedagogical implications.The paper presents,describes and discusses the application of a new pedagogical approach through the application of a novel knowledge framework,that has been used in the teaching of DAD(Digital Architectural Design)in the context of a master’s level course.

Protection and Inheritance of the Architectural Cultural Heritage of the Longevity Pagoda in Jingzhou

With the ongoing advancement of human civilization,China is increasingly prioritizing the preservation and transmission of its architectural heritage.This study examines the historical development of the Longevity Pagoda in Jingzhou,synthesizing its architectural and artistic characteristics as well as its cultural heritage value.In light of contemporary challenges,the paper proposes strategies for the protection and preservation of the Longevity Pagoda.The aim is to ensure that the Longevity Pagoda continues to realize its distinctive historical,cultural,and social significance in the future.

Application of Fair-faced Concrete Material in Architectural Design

With the development of the society,the function of the building also becomes rich from single refuge,and modern architects can’t satisfy the pursuit of traditional architectural form,and design goal is transformed into emphasizing the dialogue between architecture and people,architecture and emotions,and architecture and environment.As a kind of new building materials,fair-faced concrete expresses almost any emotion and meets people’s emotional needs with its excellent structural performance and good plasticity.In this paper,the characteristics,expressive force and application of fair-faced concrete are studied and analyzed,and the application and development prospect of fair-faced concrete in architectural design are summarized.

Application of Energy-Saving Materials in Architectural Design

The conventional process of building construction is associated with issues such as the waste of construction materials and environmental pollution.Sustainable development highlights the importance of energy conservation and eco-friendly practices.It is essential to use energy-efficient and green materials in building designs to ensure the healthy growth of construction companies.This article discusses the advantages and principles of incorporating energy-saving materials in architectural design.It examines the strategies and critical control points for using energy-saving materials in architectural design,offering guidance for the sustainable development of the construction industry.

Digital Application of BIM Technology in the Architectural Design Stage

This paper discusses the digital application of building information model(BIM)technology in the architectural design stage.Taking the large-scale comprehensive development project of Guangxi headquarters base as an example,this paper analyzes in detail how BIM technology promotes the intelligence and refinement of the design process.Through the threedimensional modeling and simulation analysis of BIM technology,the project design has realized the accurate transformation from concept to operation,which not only improves the design efficiency,but also ensures the construction quality and economic benefits.This paper focuses on the application of BIM in the digital design of building structure,the deepening design of steel nodes,as well as the remarkable results in the comprehensive layout optimization of mechanical and electrical pipelines.Through the collision detection and optimization design of the BIM model,the potential design conflicts and construction problems were found and solved at the initial stage of the project,ensuring the efficient promotion and smooth implementation of the project.The research results show that BIM technology,as the core digital tool in the architectural design stage,is of great significance for improving the overall design level of the construction industry and realizing intelligent construction.

Architectural Design and Urban Planning in the New Situation

Under the influence of the world economy,China’s economic development is very rapid,the people’s living standards have been greatly improved,and the urbanization process has been accelerated.As a part of urban planning,architecture plays an important role in urban planning and construction,so urban planning must be combined with the future development goals of the city,develop in an all-round way,strengthen architectural design,ensure the consistency of urban planning and architectural design,and create a good environment for urban development.Therefore,this paper analyzes the relationship between architectural design and urban planning under the new situation,clarifies the relationship between architectural design and urban planning,and strengthens urban construction.

Application Strategies of the Bracket Set in Modern Architectural Design

The Bracket Set(dougong)is an important aspect of traditional Chinese architecture known for its exquisite structure,complexity,and rich variations.This design element has been used since the Qin and Han Dynasties and is still prevalent today.It highlights hierarchy and spiritual connotations in the design of a building.This article explores the application of Bracket Set elements in modern architectural design.It analyzes the specific application strategies of this design element,highlighting its value in modern architecture.The goal is to provide modern architectural designers with multiple perspectives and strategies to fully utilize the advantages of Bracket Set elements in architectural design and enhance the artistic value of their work.

Study on Traditional Architectural Decoration Patterns of Temple of the Three Sus

Temple of the Three Sus,which was first established during the Yuan Dynasty,features a natural,unrestrained,and classically elegant garden architectural style.This paper discusses the multiple characteristics and meanings of traditional architectural decorative patterns at Temple of the Three Sus from a semiotic perspective.First,it analyzes the denotative aspects of these patterns,including their stylistic forms,structural frameworks,and craftsmanship techniques.Second,the paper classifies the traditional architectural decorative patterns of the Temple of the Three Sus based on the types of sources of these patterns and interprets the implied meanings of each.Finally,the paper explores the application of these traditional decorative patterns in modern urban design,specifically in Meishan City,discussing the inheritance and innovation of these patterns in contemporary urban design and emphasizing the importance of integrating tradition with modernity.

Study on the Influencing Factors and Mechanisms of the Evolution of the Architectural Characteristics of Guangfu Ancestral Halls in the Ming and Qing Dynasties

This paper discusses ancestral hall architecture within the context of the Cantonese folk lineage in the Pearl River Delta.Using a typological research approach and chronological analysis,various factors that have influenced the evolution of ancestral hall architecture are analyzed.The study specifically investigates the features of ancestral halls during the Ming and Qing dynasties.Three periods of ancient China are analyzed:The transition from Ming to Qing,the mid-Qing dynasty,and the late Qing dynasty.The variables of each period and how they influence the evolution of architectural typological features are identified.Based on our analysis,architectural features are related to economic and social factors,materials available,and craftsmanship of the construction workers.

Study on Architectural Landscape in Ancient Townships of West Sichuan——A Case Study of Huanglongxi Town in Chengdu City of China

Through the field investigation of a typical ancient town in west Sichuan,Huanglongxi Town in Shuangliu County of Chengdu City,Fengshui orientations,characteristics of folk dwellings,the Hakkas buildings and stilt-building culture in the study area were analyzed from the perspectives of geographical location,overall layout and residential culture.The representative layouts of ancient Fengshui doctrines were stressed,such as "carrying the yin at its back and the yang in front,backing on mountains and facing water","four gods at four directions"(Azure Dragon in the left,White Tiger in the right,Black Tortoise at back and Vermilion Bird in front).Moreover,primitive architectural style and rhythm of the continuous rows of buildings,"seven streets and nine lanes",and overhanging eaves in the ancient Huanglongxi Town were demonstrated.The study is of great referential value for researches on architectural landscapes of ancient towns in west Sichuan,and modern architectural landscape designs.

Architectural Plasticity in Response to Soil Moisture in the Stoloniferous Herb, Duchesnea indica

Architectural plasticity of clonal plants may enhance exploitation of soil moisture heterogeneity by the plants. The plasticity of clonal architecture in response to soil moisture in the stoloniferous herb, Duchesnea indica Focke, was investigated in an experiment with different soil moisture contents as treatments, i.e. 40%, 60%, 80%, 100% of the maximum moisture content of soil (MMCS). As soil moisture content increased, the spacer length, ramet density, branching intensity and branching angle of D. indica plants changed by quadratic curve. And the optimum habitat for the plants was at 80% of the MMCS. This architectural plasticity in D. indica was simulated through the Dynamic Logistic Model. The imitative effect was statistically satisfactory. Its architectural plasticity observed here may allow the species to show foraging behavior in its habitat where soil moisture is patchily distributed.

Traditional Architectural Construction Style in the Contemporary Application and Transformation——A Case Study in the Eastern Area of Zhejiang Province

Traditional architectural construction style had rich connotation for application and transformation in contemporary architectural space design.With buildings in the eastern areas of Zhejiang Province as the research subjects,the paper explored forms of application and transformation and specific design techniques from microcosmic point.

Analysis of the Composition of Waterfront Architectural Space——A Case Study of Integrated Architectural Design of Library, Archive and Science and Technology Museum in Fuqing City of China

After the understanding of the concept and characteristics of waterfront architectural space, by taking library, archive, and science and technology museum in Fuqing City for example, the paper had pointed out design techniques and features of their natural geological space, planning structure space, traditional courtyard space and architectural indoor space. It had illustrated their structure of "one center and three axes" in detail. Environmental factor had been regarded in plane planning layout. Semi-enclosed space of "cultural square", sequential space of "open courtyard", and well-spaced space of "vertical ecological courtyard" had been created. Based on these spaces, courtyard and garden environments for reading, rest, leisure and communication had been constructed. It was hoped to inspire design idea of waterfront architectures, so as to create waterfront architectures with times spirit and national feature.

New Opportunities for the Development of Regional Architectural Culture in the Process of Globalization

Combining with the new understanding of "globalization" and "regionality",increasingly prominent conflicts between the two are elaborated,right attitude towards the conflicts and fundamental solutions are proposed to settle the conflicts,so as to clarify new opportunities for the development of regional architectural culture in the process of globalization.

Categories of the Garden Architectural Oddment and Its Application in Gardens

The definition,content,functions and properties of the garden architectural oddment were elaborated; by focusing on its classification from the content and analyzing the typical representations,the application of the garden architectural oddment was discussed to explore broader uses in the garden planning,and create more architectural oddments that are human-centered,coordinated with the environment,endowed with artistic beauty and close to life.

Cultural Inheritance and Innovation in Contemporary Architectural Landscape Design——On the Design Conception of New Suzhou Museum by Ieoh Ming Pei

This study aimed to discuss the mental alogia of national culture in the modernization of architectural landscape design. Taking new Suzhou Museum for an example, the territorial cultural characteristics, the style and color of constructions and the application of new materials and technologies in this museum were analyzed, and the demonstration methods of Chinese culture in contemporary architectural design was discussed. The new Suzhou Museum designed by Ieoh Ming Pei properly handled the relationship between tradition and modernity, artistic form and culture, demonstration of cultural connotation and new materials and technologies through the outstanding design conceptions and artistic demonstration skills, which has provided precious and professional experience for the nationalization and modernization of contemporary Chinese architectural design.

Research on Development of Architectural Culture in Meizhu Town,Anhui Province of China

From the perspective of formation,development and connotation of Wu-Yue cultures cultural characteristics of Wu-Yue architecture were systematically summarized as integrated architectural layout and water,proper combination of architecture,religion and culture,unified architectural language,elegant colors,plain building materials and exquisite craft;spiritual peculiarity of Wu-Yue Culture was concluded as inclusive and tolerant,simple but clever;practical and truthful,pioneering and self-transcending.Orientations for architectural style of Meizhu Town were proposed as orderly and rhythmic layouts,abandoning redundancy and pursuing concision,elegant and comfortable,natural and harmonious,proper innovations.

Research on Solar Water Heating System and Architectural Integration Design—A Case Study of Anqing Children Welfare Home

Taking the planning and major architectural design projects of Anqing Children Welfare Home for example,through the research on categories and each component of solar water heating system,the paper discussed strategies and methods to realize solar energy and architectural integration design in the climate condition and location environment of Anhui Province.

Regional Analysis of Urban Architectural Color

Through elaborating the relationship between color planning and urban planning, this paper analyzes the regional features of urban architectural color, concludes the causes of color confusion, that is project approval and construction should in accordance with planning requirements and focuses on commercial operation,etc.. The author proposes that regional features should be taken into the consideration in the planning of urban architectural color. First, set the city′s dominant color, applying coordinated colors on the principal past of the main constructions. Second, Taking urban architectural color into the detail planning indicator system as instructive suggestions, especially architectural color on both sides of main and secondary roads and in significant regions should be applied for authority. Third, construction projects in key regions and of large scales should be submitted to the administrative departments, those projects of disqualified colors should be prohibited.