Chinese Earth-Sheltered Dwellings. Indigenous Lessons for Modern Urban Design.
Honolulu. University of Hawai'i Press. 1992. 1st ed. Stock ID #65814 "Based on extensive field work and a wide range of published materials, this fascinating book is the first comprehensive study of [below-ground habitats (yaodong) that today house some forty million Chinese], introducing the reader not only to a unique class of dwelling but also to the culture of its inhabitants. Its clearly written text and excellent illustrations present a wealth of material on an important type of vernacular housing and respond to the increasing international interest in the development of modern, sophisticated methods for creating earth-sheltered space usage." (Publisher's description). When referring to this item please quote stockid 65814.
Maps, black and white photographic illustrations and line drawings, figures, tables, appendices, bibliography, index, xx +179pp. Minor bumping corners of book and dustjacket.
Price: $48.00 AU