Urban Underground Space Design in China

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Urban Underground Space Design in China is written by Gideon Golany and published by University of Delaware Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0874133459 (ISBN 10) and 9780874133455 (ISBN 13).

Urban Underground Space Design in China introduces both the accomplishment of the vernacular and the evaluation of modern, nonresidential below-ground space facilities in China. Gideon S. Golany not only describes the traditional uses of subterranean spaces for food, grain storage, and the tomb of kings and nobles, but also their diverse utilizations today that include developments in the larger cities for underground shopping centeres, theaters, dance halls, restaurents and hospitals. Golany's book is the first of its kind in the English language, and it treats its subject thoroughly and comprehensively. The volume includes ninety-six drawings and photographs, tables a glossary, bibliography, index, and other useful and absorbing information.