An Architectural Conformation Research of Taiwan Contemporary TemplesBased on The Findings of Muzha Chihnan Temple Lingxiao Sacred Hall、Taoyuan Caoluo Baujhang Temple、Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education

• Main Authors: Tseng,Chi Cheng, 曾基政
• Other Authors: Chyn Shiue
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/63098035097440160007

碩士 === 中原大學 === 文化資產研究所 === 98 === The contemporary Taiwan temples are constructed with reinforced concrete and decorated with wood, stone or other pre-casting components. This is very different from traditional temples made by enforced brick or red brick with wood decoration. This research investigates the change of temple construction. The transformation of temple building are because of social development, humanities, the construction material and method advancement in Taiwan. The paper provides an insight of temple construction, to understand how temples are constructed with new means and keep its traditional flavor and technique. This research report has five main chapters as following: I.Introduction ： Including research inspiration, literature review, define research objective, methodology and field investigation. II. The development of Taiwan traditional temple throughout Taiwan history: This study found that religion evolves as Taiwan history developed over the time. The temple construction was also influenced by social environment, religious belief and ritual, temple organization and religious practice throughout each period of Taiwan history. III. Transformation of Taiwan temple construction ： The building act changed the way old temples and new ones being built from initial drawing, design to construction. The roles of master craftsmen evolves from traditional temples to the modern reinforced concrete temple. In addition, by the case analysis, it demonstrated the temple construction industry transformation over the time. IV. Case studies of contemporary temples： With several case studies, we understand the temple design, space, and construction is related to religious belief and is different from time to time. It has impact on what the raw material, construction formation, and the space design. V.Conclusion and future researches Sort out the direction of the development of Taiwan temples and other future research topics and suggestions.