Showing posts with label Ancient China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ancient China. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Chinese Architecture


Along with it's rich Culture and Innovations, Chinese History has also provided us with rich Architectural Designs and buildings. The most amazing thing that stuck out for me was how ancient architecture didn't use nails or screws for building. Their columns, beams and walls were assembled in the way of a puzzle. The beams and columns fitted perfectly into one another. It's an easy assembly and easy disassembly. The reason for that is, in case of a fire. the house is taken apart so that the flames wouldn't spread to nearby houses. 


Wood, piece like puzzles
no need for nails, screws or glue
quick build,