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Living in the Earth: The Origins, Forms and Renewal of China’s Yaodong Cave Dwellings
Thursday 7 May 2026, 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue
COS - County South D72 - View MapOpen to
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How can living within the earth inspire a more sustainable future? This presentation investigates the traditional Chinese Yaodong cave dwellings, from their historical origins to their diverse forms and spatial qualities.
Naturally integrated with the landscape, Yaodong demonstrates ecological intelligence and low-impact living. The talk also explores their potential for sustainable renewal in a modern context.
Speaker
Lihua Shi
Lancaster University
Lihua Shi is a lecturer in Environmental Design at the School of Art, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, and visiting scholar at the School of Arts, Lancaster University. She holds a PhD in Landscape Architecture. Her research focuses on vernacular architecture in Northwest China, sustainable landscapes, and ecological wisdom. She has authored two monographs: Construction Techniques of Traditional Chinese Vernacular Dwellings: Yaodong and Ecological Wisdom in Landscape Construction
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