As Found Houses. Experiments from self-builders in rural China | As Found Houses: Experiments from Self-Builders in Rural China

As Found Houses: Experiments from Self-Builders in Rural China

Lin John, Devabhaktuni Sony, 2021

Overview

In rural China, a wave of informal building has transformed villages, driven by economic and social changes. Amidst limited regulations, builders are adapting traditional vernacular typologies, which embody centuries of local knowledge and cultural identity. This book examines how families are transforming these structures to accommodate contemporary lifestyles, moving beyond their preservation as mere tourist sites.

By closely observing these transformations, "As Found Houses" highlights innovative, informal design solutions that bridge traditional housing forms with evolving rural conditions. The book showcases intelligent and surprising adaptations applied to house typologies conceived by builders in four distinct regions of rural China.

Who it's for

• Architects and designers interested in vernacular architecture.
• Students of architecture and urban studies.
• Readers interested in contemporary Chinese culture and rural development.
• Anyone curious about innovative, low-regulation building practices.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 212
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9781943532797
• Publisher: ACC Distribution
• Year: 2021