Conservation Practice of Chinese Timber Structures

摘要: AbstractHistorically China has developed robust intervention strategies for the upkeep of historic timber buildings, from minor repairs to major restoration. Such strategies, strongly influenced by inherent use in buildings and their traditional cultural context, have been largely retained contemporary preservation practice. The basic principle underlying current official approach, as stated Chinese law, is: ‘the original state cannot be changed during intervention’. This statement highlights that ‘authenticity’ ‘value’ are attributed building. However, term ‘original state’ may lend itself different interpretations—some which discussed herein. paper describes construction deterioration problems reviews practices components conservation relation accepted philosophy. Some examples projects completed highl...