Abstract:This article introduces the Environment-Behavior Study of Amos Rapoport and the author's research method-non-verbal communication approach, with brief comments on it. It also dis-cusses the environmental meaning, how it affects people's behavior and the relationship between the Environment-Behavior Study and planning design, as well as the Environment-Behavior Study's posi-tive influences on planning design.

Abstract:In the contemporary architectural critics in China, the tendency of Sociologism has been very common. Critics have been turning to social reviewers, even journalists, in whose perspective the ontological architectural thinking is absent. That is just one of the reasons for the lost of Critique in Architectural criticism, which is developing beyond the architectural noumenon. This paper beginning with the criticism situation of architecture in China since 1990, analyses the deep end of architectural theory development and the absence of the ontologi-cal thoughts in critique philosophy.

Abstract:Basing on the aesthetic theoretical system of the west in the 20th century, this article analyses the transition of the architectural aesthetics with some examples so as to show the panorama of the modern architectural aesthetics.

Abstract:Analyzing the process of developing a spatial model of high-rise building complex with li-brary and archives in Baiyun District, Guiyang, this paper attempts to explore a way to build up an effec-tive spatial model that can balance various apirations and besides, ensure the presence of real life, which under the multiple influence of the function, the gov-ernmental intention and the public living in city.

Abstract:There are integral relations between the change of forms and contemporary architecture aesthetics. The appearance of fractal geometry has extended the category of the study on natural forms greatly. And the beauty of fractal expands the scope of the traditional formal aesthetics, which has changed people's understanding on the formal beauty. As a new method that has broadened the extent and depth of architecture design, the thought of fractal can pro-vide a totally new way for architectural design, as well as a short cut for people to achieve their pur-pose being harmonious with the nature.

Abstract:By the research on atriums of several commercial construction complex in Chongqing,this paper analyses their specific state including space environment, interior and exterior traffic, and facility outfit of service. Furthermore, it presents corre-sponding views about the development trend of atri-ums of commercial construction complex in the future.

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Abstract:As an important part of Confucianism, the code of etiquette culture impacted deeply on the tra-ditional life of society, including living environment, which was advocated by the rulers of the past dynasties. Jiangnan traditional residential environ-ment in between hall and study, being representa-tives of the formal and informal dwelling space, showed different value orientation and did the con-trasted deed: serene and easeful ,systematic and personalized, study design, thereinto, embodying "people-centered"thought and some personal style, especially can be seen as the successful early ex-ample of Chinese traditional field of interior design.

Abstract:This paper bases on the current domestic education of the artistic design of the architectural interior environment, combining the construction of corresponding professional core courses and the prac-tice of teaching reform in the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Huazhong University of Sci-ence and Technology. It summarizes and points out the characteristics of a comprehensive university's environmental artistic design major and what should be faced with by reviewing the exploration of the theory and framework of teaching, articulation curricula, the evaluation of quality, the practice, ap-plication and the editing of teaching materials. Furthermore, it puts forward the ideas of the con-struction for the series of courses and the practice of teaching in the future development with a view that the construction of the artistic design of the architec-tural interior environment will play a catalytic role in promoting the personnel trainign .

Abstract:Comparing design education on tectonics with traditional design education on drawing from three design stages:investigating, designing and peo-duction making, this paper aimsw to contrast their dif-ferent cognitive and expressive methods on treating architectural design and point out the shortage of the Iatter, as well as explain the importance of the former for architecture majors to understand the architec-tural space and realize the performance of materials. In the end, it put forwards that the combination of the two is the key to improve the current teaching quality of architecture.

Abstract:Taking Pengshui County as an example, this paper puts forward the concept of Gorge Land-scape against the mountain city, and builds a public space system of Gorge Landscape with mountain city's features based on path, space,green and construction, introducing the function of the space system in the city as well as the design and control methods in detail.

Abstract:Reviewing briefly the development of rail-way station in Chongqing, this paper discusses the significance of the transfer between city and modern railway terminal developed from railway station. Giving the example of North Train Station in Chongqing, it analyses the "place and spot" func-tion of railway terminal and points out the status and development trend of the future railwy station in the city, which have a certain guiding function to the architectural design of modern railway station.

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