Towards a Generative Frame System of Ancient Chinese Timber Architecture: Structural Generation and Optimization of “Column Reduction” and “Column Relocation”

In traditional Chinese timber architecture, “column reduction” (Jian Zhu Zao) and “column relocation” (Yi Zhu Zao) enhances spatial continuity, yet often produces bending-dominated, material-intensive frames. This study develops a generative frame system that encodes raised beam logic into a paramet...

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Published in:	Buildings
Main Authors:	Tonghao Liu, Binyue Zhang, Yamin Zhao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	generative design prototyping parametric tool structural optimization ancient Chinese timber architecture column reduction (“Jian Zhu Zao”)
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/18/3329