https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1872-john-lin-rural-urban-framework en-us When architect John Lin and his students from the University of Hong Kong first visited Shijia village in the province of Shaanxi, China, villagers had a list of requests for projects.

]]> 1303-a-house-for-all-seasons.asp Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8532-a-house-for-all-seasons The architect was inspired to design the brick screen after a visit to the westernmost areas of China, including Kashgar in Xinjiang province. The screen helps keep the house cool in summer and warm i A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaThe architect was inspired to design the brick screen after a visit to the westernmost areas of China, including Kashgar in Xinjiang province. The screen helps keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter.Photo courtesy Rural Urban Framework An angled concrete roof collects and stores rainwater and provides a place to dry food. A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaAn angled concrete roof collects and stores rainwater and provides a place to dry food.Photo courtesy Rural Urban Framework An angled concrete roof collects and stores rainwater and provides a place to dry food. A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaAn angled concrete roof collects and stores rainwater and provides a place to dry food.Photo courtesy Rural Urban Framework Two women live in the house, which is also used for a women's weaving cooperative. A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaTwo women live in the house, which is also used for a women's weaving cooperative.Photo courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaPhoto courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaPhoto courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaPhoto courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaPhoto courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaPhoto courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaPhoto courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaImage courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaImage courtesy Rural Urban Framework A House for All Seasons A House for All SeasonsJohn Lin, Rural Urban FrameworkShijia Village, Shaanxi Province, ChinaImage courtesy Rural Urban Framework