Fourth Response

Thor,
A very appealing topic, but out of the twelve posts so far only three of them are yours. I just want to hear more of your opinions, that's all!
Chinese, (and Japanese), culture is not something we westerners hear or talk a lot about. Your topic truly embraces a different culture and I can't wait to see what your exploration turns up. Might I suggest you take the Confucian philosophy and explain it, then explain the philosophy of Chinese architecture separately, then combine the two looking at both similarities and differences.
Again, this topic is intriguing, I just want to know even more!