The document provides background information on Beijing, China. It discusses Beijing's history and evolution as a capital city meant to link heaven and earth. It describes some planning issues facing the city, including size, density, block size, orientation, balancing old and new developments, and sustainability. It also presents examples of past and current urban planning and architectural projects in and around Beijing.
[Urban management policy training] beijing city presentationshrdcinfo
This document provides an overview of Beijing, China, including its history, geography, demographics, transportation systems, and modern development. It discusses Beijing's origins as a frontier town and eventual capital city. Key highlights of ancient Beijing described include the Forbidden City, city walls, temples, and traditional courtyard housing layout. The document also outlines efforts to conserve Beijing's historical and cultural areas while continuing modern development.
Prof Binliang Lin briefed the background and a recent flood event in Beijing.
Flood impact assessment in mega cities under urban sprawl and climate change kick-off workshop
Jane jacobs death and life the great american citiesDedy Ruzwardy
This chapter critiques current city planning principles and introduces new opposing principles. It discusses three historical models of city planning - the City Garden, inspired by Ebenezer Howard's Garden Cities which aimed to remedy overcrowding and poor conditions in cities; the Radiant City, Le Corbusier's model of clustered skyscrapers in parks; and the City Beautiful movement exemplified by the 1893 World's Fair, which promoted grand monuments and beautification. While the Garden City influenced later models like the Radiant City, the Decentrists criticized its high densities, preferring garden suburbs instead. Robert Moses applied the Radiant City model to New York through expressways but faced opposition from Jane Jacobs.
Navi Mumbai was created in 1970 to decongest Mumbai and promote balanced regional development. It was planned by CIDCO according to principles of decentralization, self-sufficient townships, and single use zoning. Navi Mumbai consists of several nodes planned for different income groups with residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and conservation areas. While growth has been slow, it accelerated in the 1990s with the Nhava Sheva port. Today Navi Mumbai stands as a structured, planned city contrasting with Mumbai's organic development.
Early Chinese civilizations developed along rivers like the Wei River Valley and Yellow River, which provided fertile soil, stable food supply, and water. Cities in China served as centers for agriculture, housing, trade, manufacturing, politics, culture, and administration. Chinese cities were carefully designed based on principles of feng shui, ying guo, and feng li to integrate architecture with nature, morality, and social harmony.
Jacobs had no professional training in the field of city planning, nor did she hold the title of planner. Instead, she relied on her observations and common sense to show why certain places work, and what can be done to improve those that do not
Seoul, South Korea has over 2,000 years of history as a capital and cultural city along the Han River. It developed rapidly in the 20th century, experiencing issues from concentration in its city center after World War 2. Seoul addressed these issues by expanding roads, building new apartment complexes, and developing new areas like Yeouido Island. In recent decades, Seoul has focused on becoming a smart, sustainable city through urban renewal projects, improved infrastructure like subways, redeveloping the Han River, and preserving historical resources while improving quality of life. Seoul has transformed into a global city in just 50 years through rapid but planned development.
[Urban management policy training] beijing city presentationshrdcinfo
This document provides an overview of Beijing, China, including its history, geography, demographics, transportation systems, and modern development. It discusses Beijing's origins as a frontier town and eventual capital city. Key highlights of ancient Beijing described include the Forbidden City, city walls, temples, and traditional courtyard housing layout. The document also outlines efforts to conserve Beijing's historical and cultural areas while continuing modern development.
Prof Binliang Lin briefed the background and a recent flood event in Beijing.
Flood impact assessment in mega cities under urban sprawl and climate change kick-off workshop
Jane jacobs death and life the great american citiesDedy Ruzwardy
This chapter critiques current city planning principles and introduces new opposing principles. It discusses three historical models of city planning - the City Garden, inspired by Ebenezer Howard's Garden Cities which aimed to remedy overcrowding and poor conditions in cities; the Radiant City, Le Corbusier's model of clustered skyscrapers in parks; and the City Beautiful movement exemplified by the 1893 World's Fair, which promoted grand monuments and beautification. While the Garden City influenced later models like the Radiant City, the Decentrists criticized its high densities, preferring garden suburbs instead. Robert Moses applied the Radiant City model to New York through expressways but faced opposition from Jane Jacobs.
Navi Mumbai was created in 1970 to decongest Mumbai and promote balanced regional development. It was planned by CIDCO according to principles of decentralization, self-sufficient townships, and single use zoning. Navi Mumbai consists of several nodes planned for different income groups with residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, and conservation areas. While growth has been slow, it accelerated in the 1990s with the Nhava Sheva port. Today Navi Mumbai stands as a structured, planned city contrasting with Mumbai's organic development.
Early Chinese civilizations developed along rivers like the Wei River Valley and Yellow River, which provided fertile soil, stable food supply, and water. Cities in China served as centers for agriculture, housing, trade, manufacturing, politics, culture, and administration. Chinese cities were carefully designed based on principles of feng shui, ying guo, and feng li to integrate architecture with nature, morality, and social harmony.
Jacobs had no professional training in the field of city planning, nor did she hold the title of planner. Instead, she relied on her observations and common sense to show why certain places work, and what can be done to improve those that do not
Seoul, South Korea has over 2,000 years of history as a capital and cultural city along the Han River. It developed rapidly in the 20th century, experiencing issues from concentration in its city center after World War 2. Seoul addressed these issues by expanding roads, building new apartment complexes, and developing new areas like Yeouido Island. In recent decades, Seoul has focused on becoming a smart, sustainable city through urban renewal projects, improved infrastructure like subways, redeveloping the Han River, and preserving historical resources while improving quality of life. Seoul has transformed into a global city in just 50 years through rapid but planned development.
Jane Jacobs critiques modern urban planning practices in her influential book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities". She argues cities should focus on people, not traffic, and observes neighborhoods like Greenwich Village in New York to understand what makes some areas successful while others fail. Jacobs introduces new principles of urban planning by examining topics such as sidewalks, parks, and the importance of aged buildings and mixed uses to generate diversity within cities.
The document provides a review of Kevin Lynch's book "The Image of the City". It summarizes the key points of each chapter, including Lynch's analysis of how people perceive and navigate urban environments through mental maps containing paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks. It also analyzes Lynch's writing style, praising the logical flow of ideas, focus on the central topic of a city's image, effective use of illustrations, and coherence. The review evaluates Lynch's influential work on urban planning and how understanding human perception can influence city design.
The document discusses urbanization trends in India and the state of Odisha. It focuses on the city of Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. Some key points:
- Bhubaneswar has experienced rapid urban growth, with its population doubling every 10-15 years. It is now the largest and fastest growing city in Odisha.
- About one third of Bhubaneswar's population lives in slums lacking basic services. The city faces issues like uncontrolled development, incompatible land uses, and inadequate infrastructure like roads and transportation.
- Past plans for Bhubaneswar include the 1948 plan when it became the new capital, and the 1968 Master Plan. A revised Comp
Town planning concepts- le corbusier (with pics)Uday Yadav
The Contemporary City for Three Million Inhabitants was Le Corbusier's first major urban planning project from 1922. It proposed a rigidly geometric and centralized city plan with vast open spaces covering 85-95% of the surface. The city consisted of concentric rectangular belts, with a central business district of tall cruciform towers and surrounding residential blocks of stacked duplexes with garden terraces. The project aimed to solve urban problems through standardization, increased densities, and separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic via an elevated highway system. Though utopian and not fully practical, it had a immense influence on 20th century ideas of the modern city.
1. The document describes the rational planning method which involves understanding existing conditions, exploring alternatives, and deciding on a preferred alternative.
2. The understanding phase involves preparing maps and materials, gathering data through meetings and site measurements, and analyzing this information to identify strengths, weaknesses, and other insights.
3. In the exploring phase, ideas are brainstormed and preliminary principles and design alternatives are developed based on the understanding phase.
4. The deciding phase is where a preferred alternative is selected and final presentation materials are prepared based on what was learned throughout the process.
Jane Jacobs - Life and Work, a short presentation.Mudassir Haqqani
Jane Jacobs was an American-Canadian journalist, author, and activist who influenced urban studies, sociology, and economics. This is a short presentation that I prepared for my course in my Masters.
Street Design guidelines UTTIPEC 2011-printer-friendlyuttipecDRAFT
The document provides street design guidelines for equitable distribution of road space in Delhi, India. It was originally called the Pedestrian Design Guidelines but was later renamed to Street Design Guidelines to incorporate additional design elements. The guidelines were created based on best practices from around the world and customized for India. They include 10 mandatory street design components and additional design guidelines.
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a pioneering modern architect and urban planner. He developed several influential urban planning concepts including the Radiant City, Plan Voisin for Paris, and the Linear City. Le Corbusier went on to design the city of Chandigarh in India according to principles of modern architecture and urban planning, dividing it into sectors with ample green space and separating types of traffic. His master plan for Chandigarh included the Capitol Complex, City Centre, and other zones organized according to his theories.
This document provides an overview of an Architectural Conservation course, including:
- The course covers conservation basics, principles, history, and practices at both the building and urban scale.
- Conservation involves maintenance and may include preservation, restoration, reconstruction, and adaptation.
- Key methods of conservation include preservation, maintenance, restoration, adaptation, and reconstruction.
- Conservation aims to retain the cultural significance of historic places and includes tangible and intangible heritage.
The document proposes plans to decongest Road No. 56 and improve connectivity to Anand Vihar railway station and terminal in Delhi. It analyzes current traffic patterns and proposes a multi-modal interchange with new entry/exit routes, priority for pedestrians and public transit, and a guided bus corridor. The plan aims to reduce bottlenecks and conflicts through an interconnected street network around the station.
CHANDIGARH - CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER JNNURMThe King
This document provides information about the city of Chandigarh, India. It discusses Chandigarh's history as a planned city established in the 1950s as a joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. It notes that Chandigarh has experienced rapid population growth and is now a union territory with over 900,000 residents. The document also summarizes Chandigarh's City Development Plan, which aims to guide the city's growth and improve services and infrastructure for residents, with priorities like water, sewage, roads, and solid waste management. Finally, it discusses proposals to enhance Chandigarh's green spaces and public transportation through initiatives like additional buses and bike sharing.
Le Corbusier was a pioneering modern architect and urban planner who helped establish the principles of the modernist movement. He advocated for high-density urban planning with towers set within open green spaces. Some of his influential urban plans included the Ville Contemporaine from 1922, which proposed a concentric city with central skyscrapers surrounded by parks, and Plan Voisin from 1925, which reimagined part of Paris with cruciform towers. Le Corbusier believed high density could reduce travel distances if incorporated with efficient transportation systems and abundant public green spaces.
The document discusses the Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne (CIAM) or International Congress of Modern Architecture, an organization of modern architects founded in 1928 that held international conferences until 1959. It highlights two important conferences - "The Functional City" in 1933 that broadened CIAM's scope from architecture to urban planning, and proposed resolving social problems through strict functional zoning and tall apartment blocks spaced far apart. Another was the controversial "Athens Charter" from 1942 that committed CIAM to rigid functional cities with citizens housed in high, spaced apartment blocks separated by green belts.
Arturo Soria y Mata was a 19th century Spanish urban planner known for developing the concept of the linear city. The linear city model proposed organizing a city into parallel zones running along a central transportation corridor. This included zones for industry, green space, and residential areas. Soria intended for Madrid to be developed this way, but the project ultimately failed after his death due to economic and development challenges. However, his linear city concept inspired future planned developments like Navi Mumbai, India and remains an influential model of urban planning today.
Bhubaneswar was chosen as the capital of Odisha in 1948 to replace the congested city of Cuttack. The architect Dr. Otto Koenigsberger designed the new capital based on principles of neighborhood planning to reduce inequality. The plan divided the city into neighborhood units with amenities like schools and parks. It has since grown rapidly but maintained livability through stable growth and capitalizing on heritage, location, and strategic planning of institutions.
1) Jane Jacobs advocated for mixed-use development and bottom-up community planning based on local expertise rather than top-down experts. She argued higher density can support vibrant communities if done properly.
2) Jacobs identified four conditions for diversity in cities: districts should serve multiple uses; blocks should be short; buildings should be varied in age and condition; and dense concentrations of people are needed.
3) Forces of decline occur when success leads to overspecialization that drives out diversity, as seen when Jacobs' neighborhood became overrun by similar restaurants. Boundary elements like railways also divide cities.
The document outlines guidelines for street design in Bhubaneswar, India. It notes the need for guidelines due to inequitable distribution of road space, lack of pedestrian infrastructure and safety issues. The guidelines classify street typologies, identify target users, and provide design elements for different components of streets, including dedicated spaces for walking, cycling, public transportation, and street vending. It also describes Bhubaneswar's implementation of "Raahgiri Day" events and open-air gymnasiums to promote walking and cycling.
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, philosopher, sociologist and prominent writer and critic of the urban planning of the 20th century. He was born in 1895 in New York and studied at City College of New York. He wrote extensively about cities and technology and their impact on society. He received several honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Arts. Mumford was a critic of urban sprawl and advocated for organic urban planning. He opposed Robert Moses' highway plans in New York City. Mumford also criticized the World Trade Center and America's overreliance on automobiles.
1. The document discusses the traditional planning of ancient cities, describing how early human settlements evolved from nomadic tribes to small hamlets and villages as agriculture and other skills developed. It outlines how religious, social, and governing institutions then emerged to manage these early urban areas.
2. Key aspects of traditional city planning are summarized, including the use of grid networks, definition of land uses, drainage systems, fortifications, and responsive architecture. Examples are provided of the Indus Valley civilization and ancient cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro that exhibited such planning through features like their layout, infrastructure, and buildings.
3. Possible reasons for the decline of the Indus civilization are then debated, such
1. Bombay experienced rapid population growth in the decades after independence, straining infrastructure and resources.
2. In response, the government formed committees to study the problems and recommend solutions, including developing land across the Thane Creek to relieve pressure on the city.
3. The Gadgil Committee recommended decentralizing industries away from Bombay and developing multi-nucleated settlements on the mainland. This influenced the planning of Navi Mumbai as a series of smaller, self-contained nodes along transit lines.
China Resources and Potentialities:
An Exploration of a statement attributed to Abdul-Baha, the son of Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith:
“China has the most great capability. The Chinese people are most simple-hearted and truth-seeking…Truly, I say, the Chinese are free from any deceit and hypocrisies and are prompted with ideal motives. China is the country of the future."
And another statement by Shoghi Effendi, the grandson of Abdu'l-Baha:
“China, a land which has its own world and civilization, whose people (in 1923) constitute one-fourth of the population of the globe, which ranks foremost among all nations
in material, cultural, and spiritual resources and potentialities, and whose future is assuredly bright."
This document discusses the history and development of Chinese civilization and architecture from ancient to modern times. It begins with the earliest civilizations in China dating back thousands of years and highlights key dynasties and architectural achievements such as the use of wood, brick, and stone structures. The document also examines the influence of Confucianism on traditional architecture and preservation of important historical sites. More recently, China has embraced Western science and modern construction techniques while also drawing upon cultural traditions, as seen in projects like the Bund in Shanghai and proposals for skyscrapers that push technological limits. Overall, the document traces the evolution of Chinese architecture and how it both reflects and has helped shape Chinese civilization over millennia.
Jane Jacobs critiques modern urban planning practices in her influential book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities". She argues cities should focus on people, not traffic, and observes neighborhoods like Greenwich Village in New York to understand what makes some areas successful while others fail. Jacobs introduces new principles of urban planning by examining topics such as sidewalks, parks, and the importance of aged buildings and mixed uses to generate diversity within cities.
The document provides a review of Kevin Lynch's book "The Image of the City". It summarizes the key points of each chapter, including Lynch's analysis of how people perceive and navigate urban environments through mental maps containing paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks. It also analyzes Lynch's writing style, praising the logical flow of ideas, focus on the central topic of a city's image, effective use of illustrations, and coherence. The review evaluates Lynch's influential work on urban planning and how understanding human perception can influence city design.
The document discusses urbanization trends in India and the state of Odisha. It focuses on the city of Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. Some key points:
- Bhubaneswar has experienced rapid urban growth, with its population doubling every 10-15 years. It is now the largest and fastest growing city in Odisha.
- About one third of Bhubaneswar's population lives in slums lacking basic services. The city faces issues like uncontrolled development, incompatible land uses, and inadequate infrastructure like roads and transportation.
- Past plans for Bhubaneswar include the 1948 plan when it became the new capital, and the 1968 Master Plan. A revised Comp
Town planning concepts- le corbusier (with pics)Uday Yadav
The Contemporary City for Three Million Inhabitants was Le Corbusier's first major urban planning project from 1922. It proposed a rigidly geometric and centralized city plan with vast open spaces covering 85-95% of the surface. The city consisted of concentric rectangular belts, with a central business district of tall cruciform towers and surrounding residential blocks of stacked duplexes with garden terraces. The project aimed to solve urban problems through standardization, increased densities, and separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic via an elevated highway system. Though utopian and not fully practical, it had a immense influence on 20th century ideas of the modern city.
1. The document describes the rational planning method which involves understanding existing conditions, exploring alternatives, and deciding on a preferred alternative.
2. The understanding phase involves preparing maps and materials, gathering data through meetings and site measurements, and analyzing this information to identify strengths, weaknesses, and other insights.
3. In the exploring phase, ideas are brainstormed and preliminary principles and design alternatives are developed based on the understanding phase.
4. The deciding phase is where a preferred alternative is selected and final presentation materials are prepared based on what was learned throughout the process.
Jane Jacobs - Life and Work, a short presentation.Mudassir Haqqani
Jane Jacobs was an American-Canadian journalist, author, and activist who influenced urban studies, sociology, and economics. This is a short presentation that I prepared for my course in my Masters.
Street Design guidelines UTTIPEC 2011-printer-friendlyuttipecDRAFT
The document provides street design guidelines for equitable distribution of road space in Delhi, India. It was originally called the Pedestrian Design Guidelines but was later renamed to Street Design Guidelines to incorporate additional design elements. The guidelines were created based on best practices from around the world and customized for India. They include 10 mandatory street design components and additional design guidelines.
Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a pioneering modern architect and urban planner. He developed several influential urban planning concepts including the Radiant City, Plan Voisin for Paris, and the Linear City. Le Corbusier went on to design the city of Chandigarh in India according to principles of modern architecture and urban planning, dividing it into sectors with ample green space and separating types of traffic. His master plan for Chandigarh included the Capitol Complex, City Centre, and other zones organized according to his theories.
This document provides an overview of an Architectural Conservation course, including:
- The course covers conservation basics, principles, history, and practices at both the building and urban scale.
- Conservation involves maintenance and may include preservation, restoration, reconstruction, and adaptation.
- Key methods of conservation include preservation, maintenance, restoration, adaptation, and reconstruction.
- Conservation aims to retain the cultural significance of historic places and includes tangible and intangible heritage.
The document proposes plans to decongest Road No. 56 and improve connectivity to Anand Vihar railway station and terminal in Delhi. It analyzes current traffic patterns and proposes a multi-modal interchange with new entry/exit routes, priority for pedestrians and public transit, and a guided bus corridor. The plan aims to reduce bottlenecks and conflicts through an interconnected street network around the station.
CHANDIGARH - CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER JNNURMThe King
This document provides information about the city of Chandigarh, India. It discusses Chandigarh's history as a planned city established in the 1950s as a joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. It notes that Chandigarh has experienced rapid population growth and is now a union territory with over 900,000 residents. The document also summarizes Chandigarh's City Development Plan, which aims to guide the city's growth and improve services and infrastructure for residents, with priorities like water, sewage, roads, and solid waste management. Finally, it discusses proposals to enhance Chandigarh's green spaces and public transportation through initiatives like additional buses and bike sharing.
Le Corbusier was a pioneering modern architect and urban planner who helped establish the principles of the modernist movement. He advocated for high-density urban planning with towers set within open green spaces. Some of his influential urban plans included the Ville Contemporaine from 1922, which proposed a concentric city with central skyscrapers surrounded by parks, and Plan Voisin from 1925, which reimagined part of Paris with cruciform towers. Le Corbusier believed high density could reduce travel distances if incorporated with efficient transportation systems and abundant public green spaces.
The document discusses the Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne (CIAM) or International Congress of Modern Architecture, an organization of modern architects founded in 1928 that held international conferences until 1959. It highlights two important conferences - "The Functional City" in 1933 that broadened CIAM's scope from architecture to urban planning, and proposed resolving social problems through strict functional zoning and tall apartment blocks spaced far apart. Another was the controversial "Athens Charter" from 1942 that committed CIAM to rigid functional cities with citizens housed in high, spaced apartment blocks separated by green belts.
Arturo Soria y Mata was a 19th century Spanish urban planner known for developing the concept of the linear city. The linear city model proposed organizing a city into parallel zones running along a central transportation corridor. This included zones for industry, green space, and residential areas. Soria intended for Madrid to be developed this way, but the project ultimately failed after his death due to economic and development challenges. However, his linear city concept inspired future planned developments like Navi Mumbai, India and remains an influential model of urban planning today.
Bhubaneswar was chosen as the capital of Odisha in 1948 to replace the congested city of Cuttack. The architect Dr. Otto Koenigsberger designed the new capital based on principles of neighborhood planning to reduce inequality. The plan divided the city into neighborhood units with amenities like schools and parks. It has since grown rapidly but maintained livability through stable growth and capitalizing on heritage, location, and strategic planning of institutions.
1) Jane Jacobs advocated for mixed-use development and bottom-up community planning based on local expertise rather than top-down experts. She argued higher density can support vibrant communities if done properly.
2) Jacobs identified four conditions for diversity in cities: districts should serve multiple uses; blocks should be short; buildings should be varied in age and condition; and dense concentrations of people are needed.
3) Forces of decline occur when success leads to overspecialization that drives out diversity, as seen when Jacobs' neighborhood became overrun by similar restaurants. Boundary elements like railways also divide cities.
The document outlines guidelines for street design in Bhubaneswar, India. It notes the need for guidelines due to inequitable distribution of road space, lack of pedestrian infrastructure and safety issues. The guidelines classify street typologies, identify target users, and provide design elements for different components of streets, including dedicated spaces for walking, cycling, public transportation, and street vending. It also describes Bhubaneswar's implementation of "Raahgiri Day" events and open-air gymnasiums to promote walking and cycling.
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, philosopher, sociologist and prominent writer and critic of the urban planning of the 20th century. He was born in 1895 in New York and studied at City College of New York. He wrote extensively about cities and technology and their impact on society. He received several honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Arts. Mumford was a critic of urban sprawl and advocated for organic urban planning. He opposed Robert Moses' highway plans in New York City. Mumford also criticized the World Trade Center and America's overreliance on automobiles.
1. The document discusses the traditional planning of ancient cities, describing how early human settlements evolved from nomadic tribes to small hamlets and villages as agriculture and other skills developed. It outlines how religious, social, and governing institutions then emerged to manage these early urban areas.
2. Key aspects of traditional city planning are summarized, including the use of grid networks, definition of land uses, drainage systems, fortifications, and responsive architecture. Examples are provided of the Indus Valley civilization and ancient cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro that exhibited such planning through features like their layout, infrastructure, and buildings.
3. Possible reasons for the decline of the Indus civilization are then debated, such
1. Bombay experienced rapid population growth in the decades after independence, straining infrastructure and resources.
2. In response, the government formed committees to study the problems and recommend solutions, including developing land across the Thane Creek to relieve pressure on the city.
3. The Gadgil Committee recommended decentralizing industries away from Bombay and developing multi-nucleated settlements on the mainland. This influenced the planning of Navi Mumbai as a series of smaller, self-contained nodes along transit lines.
China Resources and Potentialities:
An Exploration of a statement attributed to Abdul-Baha, the son of Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith:
“China has the most great capability. The Chinese people are most simple-hearted and truth-seeking…Truly, I say, the Chinese are free from any deceit and hypocrisies and are prompted with ideal motives. China is the country of the future."
And another statement by Shoghi Effendi, the grandson of Abdu'l-Baha:
“China, a land which has its own world and civilization, whose people (in 1923) constitute one-fourth of the population of the globe, which ranks foremost among all nations
in material, cultural, and spiritual resources and potentialities, and whose future is assuredly bright."
This document discusses the history and development of Chinese civilization and architecture from ancient to modern times. It begins with the earliest civilizations in China dating back thousands of years and highlights key dynasties and architectural achievements such as the use of wood, brick, and stone structures. The document also examines the influence of Confucianism on traditional architecture and preservation of important historical sites. More recently, China has embraced Western science and modern construction techniques while also drawing upon cultural traditions, as seen in projects like the Bund in Shanghai and proposals for skyscrapers that push technological limits. Overall, the document traces the evolution of Chinese architecture and how it both reflects and has helped shape Chinese civilization over millennia.
An introduction to Chinese Culture - MeetMandarinMeetMandarin
Understanding Chinese culture will help you better learn Chinese language. In this presentation, we take tour to a brief introduction of Chinese culture!
The document discusses the Han Dynasty in China and a family's trip to Xi'an to learn about it. It describes their tour guide explaining Han Dynasty history, including Buddhism's influence. It discusses artifacts they saw from the dynasty, including pottery, paintings and tomb decorations. The document also discusses the main historical text on the Han Dynasty called The Book of Han, and how writing was done on silk or bamboo using brush and ink.
This document provides an overview of early Chinese and Korean art before 1279 CE. It discusses important Neolithic cultures like Yangshao and Liangzhu and their painted pottery and jade carvings. The Bronze Age saw the rise of the Shang dynasty, known for ritual bronzes made through piece-mold casting. Subsequent Zhou dynasty artifacts included bells. Under the Qin, Emperor Shihuangdi's terra cotta army was constructed, while the Han dynasty saw prosperity and the opening of the Silk Road, as well as artifacts like the painted banner from Changsha tomb.
Ancient China made many significant inventions and contributions including paper making,
moveable type printing, gunpowder, the compass, alcohol production, the mechanical clock, tea
production, silk, the practical umbrella, acupuncture, iron and steel smelting, porcelain, the
earthquake detector, rockets, bronze casting, the kite, the seed drill, and innovations in row crop
farming and agriculture. Their advancements in these areas profoundly impacted global technology
and culture.
1. The document provides an outline for a lecture on the history of China from its earliest dynasties to its last dynasty, the Qing. It summarizes the major political and cultural developments over thousands of years.
2. Key early dynasties that unified China included the Qin, who first unified the empire in 221 BCE, and the Han, who expanded the empire and established the imperial system that lasted until 1911. The Han era saw major cultural and economic growth through the Silk Road.
3. The Tang and Song dynasties between the 7th-13th centuries CE represented a golden age of cultural, economic, and technological advancement. However, the Mongol invasion in the 13th century established
Chines Civilization in Town Planning.pptxPeteti Joseph
China is an East Asian country with a large territory, a huge population and an ancient history. With written records dating back 4,000 years, it is recognized as one of the four great ancient civilizations of the world, together with ancient Egypt, Babylon and India. Moreover, it is the only ancient civilization that has continued to this very day.
The document provides information about early river valley civilizations that developed agriculture including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and ancient Egyptians. It notes that around 10,000 years ago, people in the Middle East began farming crops in river valleys with rich soil like Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, laying the foundations for permanent settlements. Notable contributions of early civilizations included inventions by the Sumerians like the wheel, plow, sailing boats, system of writing, and advances in areas like law, mathematics, and metalworking.
This document provides an overview of ancient Chinese civilization. It covers topics such as the major dynasties that ruled (Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han), geography (rivers, mountains), cities and architecture (Forbidden City, pagodas), art forms (calligraphy, silk, porcelain), inventions (paper, printing, gunpowder), and the economy (silk road trade). It also discusses the social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and the eventual decline of ancient Chinese civilization after the fall of the Han dynasty due to internal turmoil and external invasions.
The document discusses three major philosophies that emerged in China during the Warring States period: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Confucianism taught that society should be based on traditional social hierarchies and that people could improve themselves through education. Daoism advocated living simply and in harmony with nature. Legalism viewed people as inherently selfish and taught that strict laws and punishments were needed to control society. The document provides overview of the key teachings of each philosophy.
This document provides an overview of ancient Chinese history from its earliest civilizations to the Mongol conquest. It discusses the geographical influences on China and the earliest Neolithic cultures. The Shang Dynasty established the first Chinese state along the Yellow River from 1500-11 BCE. The longer Zhou Dynasty developed the foundations of Chinese society and introduced Confucianism as a moral and ethical philosophy. The short-lived but powerful Qin Dynasty in the 3rd century BCE first unified China under Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The long-lasting Han Dynasty expanded the empire and saw contact with the West along the Silk Road. The Tang and Song Dynasties were periods of economic, cultural, and technological growth before the Mongol conquests of
The document provides instructions for Project #3 which involves creating pictures and a mini-museum representing a country for UN Day. Students must submit 2-3 pictures by October 17th for points. From October 18-21, the classroom will be transformed into a mini-museum using the student pictures. Additional details are provided on submission deadlines and points allocation.
Here are some key differences in how artists' studios may function in China compared to Australia:
- Government oversight: In China, artists' studios and creative works are subject to more government oversight and censorship compared to Australia, which has greater freedom of expression. This impacts the types of works artists can produce.
- Commercial focus: Chinese studios may place more emphasis on producing commercially viable works, as the art market is more developed there. Australian studios have more flexibility to focus on non-commercial works.
- Collaboration: Chinese studios likely encourage more collaboration between artists, as individualism is less valued. Australian studios place more emphasis on individual artists and independent works.
- Resources: Government support for the arts is greater in China,
The document summarizes the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties of ancient China. It describes how the Sui dynasty constructed the Grand Canal and established a professional army, though overtaxed the people. The Tang dynasty is described as a golden age with advances in agriculture, art, and poetry. The Song dynasty saw further agricultural innovations like new irrigation techniques and the dragon bone pump. It also introduced paper money. Key inventions during this time included paper, woodblock printing, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass, which greatly impacted society and trade.
The document discusses several topics related to prehistoric and ancient Egyptian civilization:
1) It summarizes the importance of studying humanities in architecture, explaining how it enriches understanding of history, culture, and societal development.
2) It describes prehistoric art and architecture, including cave paintings, carved figurines, and the earliest huts and shelters. Megalithic sites like Stonehenge are discussed.
3) Prehistoric dwelling structures like pit houses are explained with examples of different designs.
Greek and romans chapter 7 earlychinesejapaneseart 101012153900-phpapp01Karen Owens
This document provides a summary of Chinese history and culture from ancient dynasties through the Ming Dynasty. It discusses early dynasties like the Shang and Zhou that established bureaucracy and bronze working. Confucian classics were developed during this period that emphasized balance and conduct. The Qin Dynasty unified China and began projects like the Great Wall. Subsequent dynasties like the Han spread Chinese influence through technology, art, and religion while the Tang and Song eras saw advancements in landscape painting, calligraphy, and porcelain. Buddhism also grew influential and spread to Japan where Zen Buddhism became popular.
Objectives:
1. Identify significant world events from ancient China and India.
2. Identify example of the humanities in ancient civilizations, such as art, architecture, and philosophy.
3. Identify major key examples from the humanities that reflect developments in world events and cultural patterns in ancient China and India.
This document provides an overview of Chinese art history from prehistoric to modern times. It discusses the main cultural centers and influences in China including Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Key periods mentioned include the Shang Dynasty where bronze ritual vessels were produced, the Zhou Dynasty where jade carvings became important, the Qin Dynasty known for the Terracotta Army, and the Han Dynasty where the earliest stone bas-reliefs emerged. The document also provides a timeline of Chinese dynasties and selected artwork from different periods.
This document provides an overview of Chinese art history from prehistoric to modern times. It discusses the main cultural centers and influences in China including Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Key periods mentioned include the Shang Dynasty where bronze ritual vessels were produced, the Zhou Dynasty where jade carvings became important, the Qin Dynasty known for the Terracotta Army, and the Han Dynasty where the earliest stone bas-reliefs emerged. The document also provides a timeline of Chinese dynasties and selected artworks to illustrate the artistic traditions of each major period.
Chinese & islamic contributions to global civilization enJoe Carter
The document discusses the contributions of Chinese and Islamic civilizations to global development. It notes that China was a leader in many fields, including agriculture, astronomy, engineering, and medicine, until around 1200 AD. Many key inventions originated in China and spread to other parts of the world through trade and the translation of knowledge, facilitated by Islam. The document discusses several important figures, including Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqās, one of the earliest converts to Islam who led an envoy to China in 651 AD and is buried there. It outlines the transmission of knowledge from China to Europe over centuries and the role of the Islamic Golden Age from 750-1258 AD in advancing knowledge in many fields.
City Structure and the Shape of Community 2018 12 08Joe Carter
An exploration of East-West urban spatial order and the transition in China from an extended family compound (the courtyard house) to a multi-family self-administered compound (modern housing estate); from an extended family community to an urban residential community.:
The courtyard is a deep-seated Eastern pattern, that is persisting and re-appearing - at a larger scale and higher density - in the residential compounds that are the basic building blocks of China’s recent urban explosion. The social scale has also expanded. The courtyard house was originally designed for the extended family; the new residential compound courtyards are for a neighbourhood, an emerging and increasingly self-managed urban territory and social unit.
Some Social Aspects of Sustainability 2015 01 16Joe Carter
This document discusses some social aspects of sustainability. It begins by noting that while sustainability is often discussed in terms of architecture, planning, construction, and tourism, it also has important social dimensions that are sometimes overlooked. These include socio-economic and equity considerations.
It then discusses criteria for sustainable development in both outer and inner cities, including mixed-use development, public transportation, green infrastructure, net zero energy/water communities, and agriculture integrated into outer city communities. For inner cities, it lists ongoing capacity building, empowered individuals and communities working together, and institutions that enable meaningful participation.
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Some Social Aspects of Sustainability
16 January 2015
The Baha’i Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, Precedents, and Urban Planning ImplicationsJoe Carter
An introduction to the Baha’i Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, an institution designed by Baha'u'llah, the Founder of the Baha'i Faith, as a collective center of society. It is composed of educational, scientific, cultural and humanitarian centers, as well as administrative offices, clustered around a central temple. The design sets up symbiotic relationships between its component parts and allows spiritual energy to be translated into acts of service. Some historical precedents are presented, followed by a tentative exploration of the implications of this institution for future urban planning.
The Chinese Way of Building Cities: City Structure and the Shape of CommunityJoe Carter
This document summarizes a lecture given at Tianjin University on the Chinese way of building cities. It discusses research done at McGill University comparing urban structure in Beijing and Montreal at the scale of one square kilometer. The research looks at density, land use, street networks, and block sizes. In Beijing, land is divided into large mixed-use residential compounds, while Montreal has lower densities and more separation of uses. The lecture explores how these differences shape urban form and community life.
Beijing China Courtyard House 2017 02 22Joe Carter
The Chinese Courtyard House
Joe Carter, a graduate of the School of Architecture, McGill (1972) lived in China (mostly in Beijing) for thirty years (1985-2015). This presentation is in five parts, and discusses the Chinese courtyard house primarily in the context of Beijing.
Part 1 is a brief introduction at the typology and construction of the courtyard house.
Part 2 introduces some of the cultural, cosmological underpinnings of the Chinese courtyard house and its city setting.
Part 3 looks at the above patterns as an urban spatial order.
Part 4 describes some of the efforts at preservation and regeneration in old Beijing.
Part 5 proposes that the courtyard is a deep-seated Eastern pattern, that is persisting and re-appearing - at a larger scale and higher density - in the residential compounds that are the basic building blocks of China’s recent urban explosion. The courtyard house was originally designed for the extended family; the new residential compound courtyards are for the neighbourhood, an emerging and increasingly self-managed urban territory and social unit.
A collection of mixed media work on paper including some collage.
He Hongyu is an artist based in Beijing, China and Montreal, Canada.
Email: he.hongyu@hotmail.com
A collection of mixed media work on paper including some collage.
He Hongyu is an artist based in Beijing, China and Montreal, Canada.
Email: he.hongyu@hotmail.com
The Regeneration of Old Residential Districts in Beijing (in Chinese)Joe Carter
A Ph.D. thesis written in 1992, in Chinese, by He Hong Yu about the regeneration of hutong residential areas of the old city of Beijing. Although she was trained as an architect, the author's treatment of the topic is comprehensive, and spans not only planning and design issues, but social, economic and administrative factors as well.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering blood pressure, reducing muscle tension, and decreasing levels of stress hormones. Meditation has also been shown to improve focus and concentration while boosting mood.
The next logical step in our social evolution from family, to tribe, to city, to nation, is a world commonwealth of nations. Consciously or unconsciously, humanity has been engaged in an endeavour to create this world community.
Globalization is a sign that we are entering our long-awaited
stage of maturity. We are arriving at what has been variously called the New World Order, the Omega Point, the Global Village, Tian Xia Yi Jia (All Under Heaven One Family), the Grand Synthesis, the Kingdom of God on Earth, and so on;
It is no longer just a dream; the survival of the human race, in
fact, depends on constructing this New World Order.
If China is rich in material, cultural, and spiritual resources and potentialities; then it is important to understand China's maturation process and potential contributions as we face the challenges of the adult stage of our collective life. This book contains my thoughts, and references to those of others, collected so far, exploring this theme.
A picture emerges; the more the definition of modernization
and prosperity includes spiritual development - as well as material - the more the collective endeavour humanity faces seems feasible, and the more apparent will China's potential contributions be.
This paper (in Chinese) focuses on the spiritual challenges threatening China’s social sustainability and the need for a modern belief system. These challenges have come to light through the recent decades of emphasis on material development, and from China’s integration into a rapidly globalizing world.
Religion and Sustainable Development in ChinaJoe Carter
This paper focuses on the spiritual challenges threatening China’s social sustainability and the need for a modern belief system. These challenges have come to light through the recent decades of emphasis on material development, and from China’s integration into a rapidly globalizing world.
A collection of mixed media work on paper including some collage.
He Hongyu is an artist based in Beijing, China and Montreal, Canada.
Email: he.hongyu@hotmail.com
This small book is the result of a two week exercise to introduce students to the richness and depth of thought contained in the Dao De Jing, the primary text of Daoism. This small volume is said to contain, by some scholars, the cultural genes of China. The students were invited to a select a few passages that interested them and then express their understandings in a non-verbal form. The understanding thus gained were applied to the assignment for the remainder of the term, the design of a Daoist Learning Center in the hills north of Beijing, near the Great Wall. See Daoist Learning Center (2)
ONE SQ. KM. / SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTUREJoe Carter
ONE SQ. KM. / SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
This book records the exploration by our seminar group at McGill University School of Architecture: Course Arch 540, Selected Topics, Winter Term, 2015.
We studied aspects of social sustainability and how they might impact physical planning and design. In particular, we looked at the question of civic and community centers as nodes and support for community life.
This book is a loose collection of parts: a compilation, research papers, preliminary efforts at a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) design, and notes of discussions. It’s a record that students, and others, could use in future research. We recommend reading it in conjunction with last term’s book, “One Sq. KM: A comparative Study Using Sustainability Criteria”. Joe Carter
Twelve proposals for a Daoist Learning Center for a site just north of the Great Wall were designed by students in a design class at the McGill University School of Architecture in the Winter Term of 2015. This slide show contains selections from their work. The class was led by Joe Carter and He Hong Yu, architects from Beijing, China. The results of an exercise to immerse ourselves in the Daoist text, the Dao De Jing, can be seen in "Daoist Learning Center (1)".
The Needs of Our Age: Chinese and Baha'i Viewpoints Joe Carter
This presentation explores and compares the Chinese and Baha'i viewpoints on the needs of our age: in particular the need to enlarge our consciousness and our allegiance to include the whole planet; and the need to build a global community that is both materially and spiritually advanced, and that draws on all of our collective heritage.
One Sq.Km.: A Beijing - Montreal ComparisonJoe Carter
This book, made by students at the McGill School of Architecture in the fall of 2014, compares the urban form of Beijing and Montreal. The comparison is on the basis of sustainability criteria: population and building density, street network, land-use mix, streetscape, walkability, development pattern, and community. The work was guided by Joe Carter and He Hong Yu, visiting Sheff professors.
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How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
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Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
36. Prince Chu Cai Yu invented the tempered scale in 1584. Johann Sebastian Bach, used it for The Well-tempered Clavier , 1722. Twelve fifths = (1.0136) Seven octaves Some Examples: The Decimal System, the compass, paper, explosives, wheelbarrow,…. Columbus and Zheng He Sailing into the wind
38. “ It would be better if the nations and peoples of the world had a clearer understanding of each other, allowing the mental chasm between East an West to be bridged. After all they are, and have been for several centuries, intimate partners in the business of building a world civilization. The technological world of today is a product of both East and West to an extent which until recently no one had ever imagined. It is now time for the Chinese contribution to be recognized and acknowledged, by east and West alike. And, above all, let this be recognized by today’s school children, who will be the generation to absorb it into their fundamental conceptions about the world. When that happens, Chinese and Westerners will be able to look each other in the eye, knowing themselves to be true and full partners. Robert Temple, The Genius of China, 1998, p. 12 Modern Science & Technology European Industrial Revolution European Agricultural Revolution Chinese Ideas and Inventions The Islamic world was a vital link between China and Europe.
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40. Zhou Dynasty (1027-256 BC), Ideal Administrative City described in Zhou Li: Kao Gong Ji The Capital City, a link between Heaven and Earth
41. New World Order Maturation of Humanity All-inclusive Family Global Village Grand Synthesis (Lazlo) Omega Point Majestic House “ Tian Xia Yi Jia” "The Age of Nations is past. The task before us now, if we would not perish, is to build the Earth.” T. de Chardin “ The Earth is One Country and Mankind its Citizens” Baha’u’llah "Heaven is my father and earth is my mother.. all people are my brothers and sisters, and all things are my companions...“ Zhang Zai (1020-77) Our Collective Heritage
42. “ Much like the role played by the gene pool in the biological life of humankind and its environment, the immense wealth of cultural diversity achieved over thousands of years is vital to the social and economic development of a human race experiencing its collective coming-of-age. It represents a heritage that must be permitted to bear its fruit in a global civilization. On the one hand, cultural expressions need to be protected from suffocation by the materialistic influences currently holding sway. On the other, cultures must be enabled to interact with one another in ever-changing patterns of civilization, free of manipulation for partisan political ends. “ The Prosperity of Humankind, Baha'i International Community, 1995.
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44. Zhou Dynasty (1027-256 BC), Ideal City described in Zhou Li: Kao Gong Ji Beijing: Capital City, a link between Heaven and Earth
45. Beijing: a city linking heaven and earth The Em peror prayed for good harvests. Emperor’s Room: Place of Honour, Power, & Stillness
51. Beijing Old City: Forbidden City Emperor’s Room: Place of Honour, Power, & Stillness Five Colours Earth Temple
52. Beijing Old City: Five Colours Earth Temple Emperor’s Room: Place of Honour, Power & Stillness
53. Beijing Old City: Courtyard house is a “child” of the Forbidden City. A reminder of the Heaven–Earth linkage in every home. Patriarch’s Room: Place of Honour, Power & Stillness Fractal Hieirarchy
54. Beijing Old City: Courtyard House Patriarchs Room: Place of Honour, Power & Stillness
55. Beijing Old City: 2008 Olympic Site is on the ceremonial “sacred” axis. The Olympic theme also reflects a consciousness of the link between heaven and earth.
119. Cliff Moughtin, Emeritus Professor of Planning at the University of Nottingham, believes too large a block destroys city life. "The larger and more homogenous the street block the greater will be its power to destroy the social, economic, and physical networks of the city. The large-scale single-use, single-ownership street block is the instrument most influential in the decline of the city: its effect, together with that of its partner the motorcar, are among the real causes of the death of the great city." [1] Cliff Moughtin, Urban Design: Green Dimensions , 1996, Architectural Press, P.138 Google Earth
124. Shandong, Qingdao Urban Renewal 1990 Shandong, Qingdao Urban Renewal, 1990 Housing at the left and right; Commercial at both sides of central street
263. Frugal Lifestyle 生活简朴 Population Control 计划生育 Eating low in the food chain 食用植物多于肉类 Optimum Urban Density 最适宜的城市密度 Urban Housing: mainly apartment type 住宅类型主要是公寓 Bicycle Transportation 自行车是交通工具 Brief List of Existing Sustainable Characteristics
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265. New World Order Maturation of Humanity All-inclusive Family Global Village Grand Synthesis (Lazlo) Omega Point Majestic House “ Tian Xia Yi Jia” "The Age of Nations is past. The task before us now, if we would not perish, is to build the Earth.” T. de Chardin “ The Earth is One Country and Mankind its Citizens” Baha’u’llah "Heaven is my father and earth is my mother.. all people are my brothers and sisters, and all things are my companions...“ Zhang Zai (1020-77) Our Collective Heritage Unity and The Recognition of Oneness are the Foundations of Sustainability
266. John Fairbank This noted Sinologist, in the introduction to his recent book, China: A New History, refers to China as a latecomer to modernity. And, he asks whether China has emerged from isolation just in time to participate in the demise of the world or, with millennia of survival experience, to rescue it? Bertrand Russell While he was working as a teacher in Beijing in the1920s, He observed China's: "production without possession, action without self-assertion, and development without domination" . Russell, Bertrand, The Basic Writings Writings of Bertrand Russell: 1903-1959 , Edited by Robert E. Egner and Lester E. Dennon, George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1961 .