TY - JOUR
T1 - Parameterizing the Curvilinear Roofs of Traditional Chinese Architecture
AU - Shen, Yuan
AU - Zhang, Enhe
AU - Feng, Yanxiao
AU - Liu, Siyuan
AU - Wang, Julian
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2021/6
Y1 - 2021/6
N2 - The curvilinear roofs of ancient Chinese wooden architecture feature unique functional, hierarchical, and aesthetic elements. However, the digitalization of these roofs has yet to be explored because of the lack of accurate mathematical models for these roof geometries. This research aims to parameterize the design and construction rules for these roofs as stipulated in the Yingzao fashi. We first illustrate the major features of curvilinear roofs, followed by a comprehensive investigation on the raising and bending rules via the original texts and drawing samples provided in the Yingzao fashi and the Annotated yingzao fashi by Sicheng Liang. Then, the mathematical models are developed. The main contribution of this research is the transformation of the design and building rules for complex curvilinear roofs into mathematical models, enabling designers to generate such roof architecture and adding new insights to existing mathematical methods in studying ancient architecture.
AB - The curvilinear roofs of ancient Chinese wooden architecture feature unique functional, hierarchical, and aesthetic elements. However, the digitalization of these roofs has yet to be explored because of the lack of accurate mathematical models for these roof geometries. This research aims to parameterize the design and construction rules for these roofs as stipulated in the Yingzao fashi. We first illustrate the major features of curvilinear roofs, followed by a comprehensive investigation on the raising and bending rules via the original texts and drawing samples provided in the Yingzao fashi and the Annotated yingzao fashi by Sicheng Liang. Then, the mathematical models are developed. The main contribution of this research is the transformation of the design and building rules for complex curvilinear roofs into mathematical models, enabling designers to generate such roof architecture and adding new insights to existing mathematical methods in studying ancient architecture.
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U2 - 10.1007/s00004-020-00512-1
DO - 10.1007/s00004-020-00512-1
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85088702821
SN - 1590-5896
VL - 23
SP - 475
EP - 492
JO - Nexus Network Journal
JF - Nexus Network Journal
IS - 2
ER -