Ethics was used as a building code in ancient China, not only to guide the construction of
cities and buildings but also to define a strict hierarchy of architectural characteristics. The …

In this paper, an ancient Babylonian algorithm for calculating the square root of 2 is
unveiled, and the potential link between this primitive technique and an ancient Chinese …

Investigating the mathematical and geometric principles embedded in ancient classic
architecture is a significant tradition in the history of architectural development. Drawing …

Octagonal buildings in ancient Korea were mostly constructed in the likeness of Buddhist
pagodas that emerged during the Goguryeo era. The ancient Chinese books of Jiuzhang …

This study examines how the wooden architecture of the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea evolved
in an original way while incorporating Chinese architectural principles. For the Goryeo Era's …

This morphological study of multi-storied brick pagodas of the Tang Dynasty expands
studies of the design theories of traditional masonry towers. Through a comprehensive …