Live houses emerged in China during the 1990s as the country’s rock music scene began to flourish.Today,live houses can be found in almost every major city in China and have become an essential part of the country’s...Live houses emerged in China during the 1990s as the country’s rock music scene began to flourish.Today,live houses can be found in almost every major city in China and have become an essential part of the country’s music culture.The growth of live houses in China has been driven by changing consumer tastes,the expansion of the music industry,and a desire for new and innovative forms of entertainment.These venues offer a unique and intimate setting for music lovers to experience live performances,fostering a sense of community and connection between artists and audiences.The cross-cultural influence of live houses in China has been substantial,with international musicians and audiences increasingly drawn to the country’s vibrant music scene.Chinese live houses have hosted a diverse range of international artists,providing opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.As a result,live houses have become a hub for promoting Chinese culture and soft power,enhancing global cultural diversity,and increasing the visibility of Chinese artists on the international stage.展开更多
Botanic gardens around the world maintain collections of living plants for science, conservation, education, beauty and more. These collections change over time-in scope and content-but the predicted impacts of climat...Botanic gardens around the world maintain collections of living plants for science, conservation, education, beauty and more. These collections change over time-in scope and content-but the predicted impacts of climate change will require a more strategic approach to the succession of plant species and their landscapes. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has recently published a 'Landscape Succession Strategy'for its Melbourne Gardens, a spectacular botanical landscape established in 1846. The strategy recognizes that with 1.6 million visitors each year, responsibility for a heritage-listed landscape and the need to care for a collection of 8500 plant species of conservation and scientific importance, planting and planning must take into account anticipated changes to rainfall and temperature. The trees we plant today must be suitable for the climate of the twenty-second century. Specifically, the Strategy sets out the steps needed over the next twenty years to transition the botanic garden to one resilient to the climate modelled for2090. The document includes a range of practical measures and achievable(and at times somewhat aspirational) targets. Climate analogues will be used to identify places in Australia and elsewhere with conditions today similar to those predicted for Melbourne in 2090, to help select new species for the collection. Modelling of the natural and cultivated distribution of species will be used to help select suitable growth forms to replace existing species of high value or interest. Improved understanding of temperature gradients within the botanic garden, water holding capacity of soils and plant water use behaviour is already resulting in better targeted planting and irrigation. The goal is to retain a similar diversity of species but transition the collection so that by 2036 at least 75% of the species are suitable for the climate in 2090. Over the next few years we hope to provide 100% of irrigation water from sustainable water sources, and infrastructure will be improved to adapt to predicted higher temperatures and more climatic extremes. At all times there will be a strong focus on assisting the broader community in their response to climate change.展开更多
In Hue, the city located in the middle region of Vietnam, the Citadel is known as the place of the last Dynasty in the history of Vietnam, Nguyen （1802-1945）. Whereas Nguyen Kings lived in the Purple Forbidden City ...In Hue, the city located in the middle region of Vietnam, the Citadel is known as the place of the last Dynasty in the history of Vietnam, Nguyen （1802-1945）. Whereas Nguyen Kings lived in the Purple Forbidden City （the third wall of the Citadel）, other members of royal families and high-ranking mandarins lived in Hue Traditional Garden Houses （HTGHs） constructed around and in the Citadel area. This paper is a part of the research that focuses on an approach for sustainable live conservation and application of HTGHs into contemporary use. In this paper, the study aims to consider effects of the Citadel on the layout and arrangement of HTGHs located in its＇ area by studying alteration in layout elements of those house. Based on field surveys of 91 HTGHs in the Citadel area, it is found that although those houses are altered into various configurations under the impacts of urbanization and modernization, several important traditional elements in layout such as Binh Phong （masonry screen）, Be Can （basin）, and facing orientation have been maintained, and their layouts reflect a miniature image of Hue Citadel, i.e., there is an integral relationship between the Citadel and HTGHs located in it. This relationship plays an important role for expressing one of unique characteristics of Hue cultural asset, which is unavailable in other regions of Vietnam.展开更多
INTRODUCTION Our needs as social and familial beings change over the course of our lives;however,it has become common practice to build as though these needs remain static through time.The needs of a child,young adult...INTRODUCTION Our needs as social and familial beings change over the course of our lives;however,it has become common practice to build as though these needs remain static through time.The needs of a child,young adult,family,middle age and the elderly are dynamic between generations,and adding to these evolving life needs is the crisis of housing affordability.ree decades ago a house could cost 3-4 times an individual’s annual income,today that cost is closer to 10-12 times.In response to these chal-lenges,this article explores the concept of Sustainable Micro-Villages,providing insight into a new approach to energy-efficient housing with reference to our case-study project-Carwoola House.Sustainable Micro-Villages can be defined as a cluster of integrated dwellings,referred to here as Living Pods.Essentially a“single house”on a single site,these micro-villages can be comprised of two or more smaller buildings that provide private dwelling space for a single person,couples,couples with children,parents,elderly,friends and any combination of social groups.Living pods cluster around a natural garden setting,enhanced by waterharvesting,and are connected with covered,open or enclosed links depending on the climate of the site.The recent iterations of this type of dwelling also incorporate solar passive design,passive house and green-house technology.In Australia,new house designs are evaluated as part of an approvals process for their energy rating.1e Australian Building Code requires a minimum 6-star rating,ranging up to 10 stars for any new home to be built.A 6-star rating provides a good level of insulation and energy performance if built correctly,while 10 stars represent the highest level of energy performance and refers to a dwelling that needs no heating or cooling.Sustainable Micro-Villages consistently achieve an 8 to 10-star rating by combining Solar Passive Design principles(good orientation,thermal mass and thermal performance)and Passive House Technology(high thermally performing building with low air leakage,no thermal bridging,high performance glazing and heat recovery ventilation)in various combinations to suit the climate,context and budget.展开更多
Built in the middle and late 17th century, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh located in Scotland is one of the famous five botanic gardens in the world and one of the earliest botanic gardens in British history. This...Built in the middle and late 17th century, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh located in Scotland is one of the famous five botanic gardens in the world and one of the earliest botanic gardens in British history. This study sorted out the historical development and changes of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for more than 300 years, and then made a comprehensive introduction and analysis of the botanic garden from three aspects of touring, education and scientific research. Finally, the rock garden, the peat garden, the Chinese hillside, the alpine house, glasshouses and the Queen Mother’s Memorial Garden were analyzed, in order to explore the historical, landscape and scientific value of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and to seek the effective way of landscape construction and development of the botanic garden.展开更多
In this paper,the function of afforestation in urban residential areas was analyzed,and the connotation of landscape garden design in the urban residential areas with ecological beauty,shape beauty,and color beauty wa...In this paper,the function of afforestation in urban residential areas was analyzed,and the connotation of landscape garden design in the urban residential areas with ecological beauty,shape beauty,and color beauty was discussed.This study focused on the design of the multi-level urban landscape garden,which took arbors as the main body,shrubs as the auxiliary,flowers as the embellishment,evergreen plants as the leading,and deciduous plants as the backdrop and which had preference for native plants and properly introduced exotic featured plants,so as to build a livable city.展开更多
Yuangang Village and Shipai Village in Tianhe District,Guangzhou City were taken for example to investigate living status and features of young migrant workers,and their satisfaction at living environment,dwelling nee...Yuangang Village and Shipai Village in Tianhe District,Guangzhou City were taken for example to investigate living status and features of young migrant workers,and their satisfaction at living environment,dwelling needs and willingness,on the basis of questionnaire survey and in-depth interview. According to comparative analysis of current situation and needs,housing problems of young migrant workers were summarized,and attentions in handling migrant workers' housing problems were given,i.e. diverse housing locations,beautifi cation of living environment,enriching housing types,equalization of public facilities,diverse housing supply modes.展开更多
This paper investigates residents living experience in the common courtyards of cooperative housing and cohousing in Canada,and their sense of happiness associated with it.Cooperative housing as a form of social housi...This paper investigates residents living experience in the common courtyards of cooperative housing and cohousing in Canada,and their sense of happiness associated with it.Cooperative housing as a form of social housing established in Toronto,Ontario,Canada as early as the 1910s.Cohousing as its subsequent name has evolved into a global movement since the 1960s,to promote residents sharing and caring for one another through active participation in community lives and cooperative management.A key feature of this housing is the inclusion of shared spaces,such as common courtyards.This research explored what make residents happy and/or unhappy in the common courtyards,and how to improve their living experience in the common courtyards.Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 residents in three cooperative housing in Toronto and three cohousing across Canada.The findings suggest that the Courtyard is a central component to promote social happiness of residents.The paper contributes to the topic of Housing and Happiness that is rarely studied.It finally proposes a courtyard garden housing scheme that can be a template for universal application.The main conclusion is that there is a need for more courtyard configuration in contemporary Canadian urban planning and architectural design to promote community development.展开更多
55-year-old Sonam Yeshe is vastly experienced in "moving houses".He lives in Montser Village in Gar County of Ngari Prefecture.His hometown is a typical pastoral village.Year after year,he and his family mig...55-year-old Sonam Yeshe is vastly experienced in "moving houses".He lives in Montser Village in Gar County of Ngari Prefecture.His hometown is a typical pastoral village.Year after year,he and his family migrated regularly to wherever water and grass were available.展开更多
In 2006, a hot topic arose in regard to Tibetan economic development. This was the“ comfortable housing project”. A range of new houses and enumerable new villages are rising above the ground at accessible sights su...In 2006, a hot topic arose in regard to Tibetan economic development. This was the“ comfortable housing project”. A range of new houses and enumerable new villages are rising above the ground at accessible sights such as the sides of roads and grasslands close to villages. Beaming smiles are fixed on the faces of farmers and herders while they are moving into new houses. Since the beginning of 2006, Tibet has launched a comfortable housing project to settle herders, transferring living places for the sak...展开更多
Characteristics and differences of Chinese and westerners in cultural background,lifestyle,and psychological needs were analyzed,on the basis of which gardening arts in both regions explored,and trend of modern courty...Characteristics and differences of Chinese and westerners in cultural background,lifestyle,and psychological needs were analyzed,on the basis of which gardening arts in both regions explored,and trend of modern courtyard design summarized.Taking Hollister House Garden(Connecticut)and Taihe"Yard by Canal"(Beijing)for example,differences of modern Chinese and western yard designs were compared.展开更多
Not everybody in Britain has a garden(but most houses in Britain do).If you don't have one,you can grow house plants,perhaps by the window or in the bathroom where it is warm.And ifs easy to visit other people'...Not everybody in Britain has a garden(but most houses in Britain do).If you don't have one,you can grow house plants,perhaps by the window or in the bathroom where it is warm.And ifs easy to visit other people's garde ns!Like many British people who have one,Bill Jones loves his garden.展开更多
文摘Live houses emerged in China during the 1990s as the country’s rock music scene began to flourish.Today,live houses can be found in almost every major city in China and have become an essential part of the country’s music culture.The growth of live houses in China has been driven by changing consumer tastes,the expansion of the music industry,and a desire for new and innovative forms of entertainment.These venues offer a unique and intimate setting for music lovers to experience live performances,fostering a sense of community and connection between artists and audiences.The cross-cultural influence of live houses in China has been substantial,with international musicians and audiences increasingly drawn to the country’s vibrant music scene.Chinese live houses have hosted a diverse range of international artists,providing opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.As a result,live houses have become a hub for promoting Chinese culture and soft power,enhancing global cultural diversity,and increasing the visibility of Chinese artists on the international stage.
文摘Botanic gardens around the world maintain collections of living plants for science, conservation, education, beauty and more. These collections change over time-in scope and content-but the predicted impacts of climate change will require a more strategic approach to the succession of plant species and their landscapes. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has recently published a 'Landscape Succession Strategy'for its Melbourne Gardens, a spectacular botanical landscape established in 1846. The strategy recognizes that with 1.6 million visitors each year, responsibility for a heritage-listed landscape and the need to care for a collection of 8500 plant species of conservation and scientific importance, planting and planning must take into account anticipated changes to rainfall and temperature. The trees we plant today must be suitable for the climate of the twenty-second century. Specifically, the Strategy sets out the steps needed over the next twenty years to transition the botanic garden to one resilient to the climate modelled for2090. The document includes a range of practical measures and achievable(and at times somewhat aspirational) targets. Climate analogues will be used to identify places in Australia and elsewhere with conditions today similar to those predicted for Melbourne in 2090, to help select new species for the collection. Modelling of the natural and cultivated distribution of species will be used to help select suitable growth forms to replace existing species of high value or interest. Improved understanding of temperature gradients within the botanic garden, water holding capacity of soils and plant water use behaviour is already resulting in better targeted planting and irrigation. The goal is to retain a similar diversity of species but transition the collection so that by 2036 at least 75% of the species are suitable for the climate in 2090. Over the next few years we hope to provide 100% of irrigation water from sustainable water sources, and infrastructure will be improved to adapt to predicted higher temperatures and more climatic extremes. At all times there will be a strong focus on assisting the broader community in their response to climate change.
文摘In Hue, the city located in the middle region of Vietnam, the Citadel is known as the place of the last Dynasty in the history of Vietnam, Nguyen （1802-1945）. Whereas Nguyen Kings lived in the Purple Forbidden City （the third wall of the Citadel）, other members of royal families and high-ranking mandarins lived in Hue Traditional Garden Houses （HTGHs） constructed around and in the Citadel area. This paper is a part of the research that focuses on an approach for sustainable live conservation and application of HTGHs into contemporary use. In this paper, the study aims to consider effects of the Citadel on the layout and arrangement of HTGHs located in its＇ area by studying alteration in layout elements of those house. Based on field surveys of 91 HTGHs in the Citadel area, it is found that although those houses are altered into various configurations under the impacts of urbanization and modernization, several important traditional elements in layout such as Binh Phong （masonry screen）, Be Can （basin）, and facing orientation have been maintained, and their layouts reflect a miniature image of Hue Citadel, i.e., there is an integral relationship between the Citadel and HTGHs located in it. This relationship plays an important role for expressing one of unique characteristics of Hue cultural asset, which is unavailable in other regions of Vietnam.
文摘INTRODUCTION Our needs as social and familial beings change over the course of our lives;however,it has become common practice to build as though these needs remain static through time.The needs of a child,young adult,family,middle age and the elderly are dynamic between generations,and adding to these evolving life needs is the crisis of housing affordability.ree decades ago a house could cost 3-4 times an individual’s annual income,today that cost is closer to 10-12 times.In response to these chal-lenges,this article explores the concept of Sustainable Micro-Villages,providing insight into a new approach to energy-efficient housing with reference to our case-study project-Carwoola House.Sustainable Micro-Villages can be defined as a cluster of integrated dwellings,referred to here as Living Pods.Essentially a“single house”on a single site,these micro-villages can be comprised of two or more smaller buildings that provide private dwelling space for a single person,couples,couples with children,parents,elderly,friends and any combination of social groups.Living pods cluster around a natural garden setting,enhanced by waterharvesting,and are connected with covered,open or enclosed links depending on the climate of the site.The recent iterations of this type of dwelling also incorporate solar passive design,passive house and green-house technology.In Australia,new house designs are evaluated as part of an approvals process for their energy rating.1e Australian Building Code requires a minimum 6-star rating,ranging up to 10 stars for any new home to be built.A 6-star rating provides a good level of insulation and energy performance if built correctly,while 10 stars represent the highest level of energy performance and refers to a dwelling that needs no heating or cooling.Sustainable Micro-Villages consistently achieve an 8 to 10-star rating by combining Solar Passive Design principles(good orientation,thermal mass and thermal performance)and Passive House Technology(high thermally performing building with low air leakage,no thermal bridging,high performance glazing and heat recovery ventilation)in various combinations to suit the climate,context and budget.
基金Sponsored by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2682018CX57)
文摘Built in the middle and late 17th century, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh located in Scotland is one of the famous five botanic gardens in the world and one of the earliest botanic gardens in British history. This study sorted out the historical development and changes of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for more than 300 years, and then made a comprehensive introduction and analysis of the botanic garden from three aspects of touring, education and scientific research. Finally, the rock garden, the peat garden, the Chinese hillside, the alpine house, glasshouses and the Queen Mother’s Memorial Garden were analyzed, in order to explore the historical, landscape and scientific value of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and to seek the effective way of landscape construction and development of the botanic garden.
文摘In this paper,the function of afforestation in urban residential areas was analyzed,and the connotation of landscape garden design in the urban residential areas with ecological beauty,shape beauty,and color beauty was discussed.This study focused on the design of the multi-level urban landscape garden,which took arbors as the main body,shrubs as the auxiliary,flowers as the embellishment,evergreen plants as the leading,and deciduous plants as the backdrop and which had preference for native plants and properly introduced exotic featured plants,so as to build a livable city.
基金Sponsored by Outstanding Young Innovative Talent Cultivation Program of Guangdong Colleges and Universities(WYM11049)National Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training(1184512267)
文摘Yuangang Village and Shipai Village in Tianhe District,Guangzhou City were taken for example to investigate living status and features of young migrant workers,and their satisfaction at living environment,dwelling needs and willingness,on the basis of questionnaire survey and in-depth interview. According to comparative analysis of current situation and needs,housing problems of young migrant workers were summarized,and attentions in handling migrant workers' housing problems were given,i.e. diverse housing locations,beautifi cation of living environment,enriching housing types,equalization of public facilities,diverse housing supply modes.
文摘This paper investigates residents living experience in the common courtyards of cooperative housing and cohousing in Canada,and their sense of happiness associated with it.Cooperative housing as a form of social housing established in Toronto,Ontario,Canada as early as the 1910s.Cohousing as its subsequent name has evolved into a global movement since the 1960s,to promote residents sharing and caring for one another through active participation in community lives and cooperative management.A key feature of this housing is the inclusion of shared spaces,such as common courtyards.This research explored what make residents happy and/or unhappy in the common courtyards,and how to improve their living experience in the common courtyards.Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 residents in three cooperative housing in Toronto and three cohousing across Canada.The findings suggest that the Courtyard is a central component to promote social happiness of residents.The paper contributes to the topic of Housing and Happiness that is rarely studied.It finally proposes a courtyard garden housing scheme that can be a template for universal application.The main conclusion is that there is a need for more courtyard configuration in contemporary Canadian urban planning and architectural design to promote community development.
文摘55-year-old Sonam Yeshe is vastly experienced in "moving houses".He lives in Montser Village in Gar County of Ngari Prefecture.His hometown is a typical pastoral village.Year after year,he and his family migrated regularly to wherever water and grass were available.
文摘In 2006, a hot topic arose in regard to Tibetan economic development. This was the“ comfortable housing project”. A range of new houses and enumerable new villages are rising above the ground at accessible sights such as the sides of roads and grasslands close to villages. Beaming smiles are fixed on the faces of farmers and herders while they are moving into new houses. Since the beginning of 2006, Tibet has launched a comfortable housing project to settle herders, transferring living places for the sak...
文摘Characteristics and differences of Chinese and westerners in cultural background,lifestyle,and psychological needs were analyzed,on the basis of which gardening arts in both regions explored,and trend of modern courtyard design summarized.Taking Hollister House Garden(Connecticut)and Taihe"Yard by Canal"(Beijing)for example,differences of modern Chinese and western yard designs were compared.
文摘Not everybody in Britain has a garden(but most houses in Britain do).If you don't have one,you can grow house plants,perhaps by the window or in the bathroom where it is warm.And ifs easy to visit other people's garde ns!Like many British people who have one,Bill Jones loves his garden.
