Product Description : Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation Winner of ForeWord Magazines Architecture Book of the Year AwardExquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modernday China Chinese Houses focuses on 20 wellpreserved traditional Chinese homes presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout ChinaThe photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms It also provides insights into littleknown design concepts that emphasize the flexibility adaptability and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of classical craftsmenRichly illustrated with photographs woodblock prints historical images and line drawings Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of fantastic range and resilience ( it is an used product)