Keywords
Overseas applicability
China-aided construction
Belt and Road Initiative
Submitted : 2024-05-29
Accepted : 2024-06-13
Published : 2024-06-28
Abstract
This research takes China-aided construction projects in Asia since the Belt and Road Initiative as examples to explore the applicability of Chinese architectural design standards in other Asian countries. So far, the standards demonstrated the highest applicability in South Asia is the best followed by Southeast Asia. Chinese architectural design standards for educational buildings showed the highest applicability, followed by office, medical, and sports buildings. This study puts forward some strategies to improve the applicability of Chinese architectural design standards. These strategies include integrating regionalism and local cultural traditions, optimizing energy efficiency, and aligning designs with local usage habits. This study serves as a reference for similar projects in the future.
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