architectural multiculturalism in North America Zhang, Donia, Donia Zhang 1967- creator Author text bibliography vtu 2015 First Published monographic eng

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xx, 179 p. ill.; plans.; 25 cm Identifying four key themes in Chinese philosophy to promote health and happiness at home, this book links architecture with Chinese philosophy, social sciences, and the humanities, and in doing so, argues that Architectural Multiculturalism is a vital ideology to guide housing design in North America. Using both qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered from ethnic Chinese and non-Chinese living in the USA and Canada, the study proposes that the Courtyard is a central component to promote social and cultural health and happiness of residents. Introduction: Health and Happiness in Housing -- Four Key Themes in Chinese Philosophy to Promote Health and Happiness at Home -- Health as Balancing Yin Yang: Form and Environmental Quality of the Housing -- Health as Gathering Qi: Space and Construction Quality of the Housing -- Happiness as Attaining Oneness: Matters of Social Cohesion in the Homes -- Happiness as Knowing the Dao: Time and Cultural Activities in the Homes -- Four Keystones of Courtyard Housing Design -- COURTYARD HOUSING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS Conclusion: Courtyard Housing for Health and Happiness. -- Donia Zhang. Include index Include Bibliography Courtyard houses Architecture and philosophy China Architecture and globalization North America Architecture Human factors NA7523 Z495 2015 728/.31 978-1-138-56775-7 (hardback : alk. paper) 2014041039 pucpr 141015 20220906143157.0 eng