From the Traditional Vernacular to Contemporary Rural DevelopmentTeaching and Researching Vernacular Houses at Hunan University
Based on the development of contemporary architectural disciplines and that of Chinese vernacular houses,as well as the educational history of Hunan University,this paper reviews the field of research on vernacular houses at Hunan University,which develops from the periphery to the center in terms of research,from sporadic inspiration to core value in architectural practice,from individual preservation to multidisciplinary systematic interpretation in scientific research,and from teaching cases to important training types in teaching.