Abstract
This paper discusses the concept and essence of "Qi" in Chinese traditional culture. It is considered that "Qi" is the source of all things, and "Qi" in architectural space is the unity of material, energy and information flow flowing and changing in architectural space. It is the basic condition and operation mechanism of life activities and events. Three main aspects of the influence of "form" on "Qi" of architectural space are put forward: air flow, sound field, sunlight and other radiation. This paper analyzes on the relationship between "Qi" and "form" in architectural space, and expounds the influence mechanism of space form on "Qi". The "forms" of space should be conducive to the harmony of Yin Qi and Yang Qi. Different "form" have different effects on the distribution of sound field energy and information in the space, and this difference can have a direct and significant impact on the user's personal feelings, that is, different "shapes" form different "Qi", so as to have a significant impact on the actual effect of the building space. The appropriate "forms" of the building can obtain the right amount of sunlight (visible light, infrared, ultraviolet), shield harmful rays and other high-speed flying objects. The space form follows the principle of "lucky Qi goes curve", which can play the role of shielding through layers of barriers. The architectural space full of "Qi" is the ideal living environment we pursue. The "forms" of architectural space can have an important influence on the generation of "Qi". Only when the building adopts the appropriate "forms", can it get the space that is really suitable for users, and form "Qi" in the space, so as to facilitate the harmonious coexistence of people and environment. The ultimate goal of architectural design and construction practice is to find and build places that can produce "Qi".
Highlights
It is believed that everything is produced by Qi
Qi originated from the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu's thought of cosmic evolution, as Lao Tzu said in Chapter 42 of Tao Te Jing: "Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, three gives birth to all things."
The sound field in building space contains abundant energy and information, and its quality, change and distribution have an important influence on the formation of "Qi" in space
Summary
It is believed that everything is produced by Qi. The concept of Qi is perfectly integrated into the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. In ancient Chinese theory of Qi, the chaotic unity of Qi is similar to the state of the universe before the Big Bang. "Qi" is the source of all things, including substances, energy and information (such as genes) that germinate new things (including new life and new cells), and it has certain function information function under certain conditions, including its operation rules. The "Qi" conducive to life germination and growth of all things is called "lucky Qi". The harmful gases such as sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide become "bad Qi". Traditional Chinese medicine applies the concept of "Qi" to explain the internal operation of the human body. It is believed that "Qi" is a substance with life information energy. [3]
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