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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Cultural exposition of architectural heritage

aspect explores the way in which belief systems, faith, and (v) Adaptive reuse strategies: Research into creative
culture are embodied in the structures. approaches for adapting historic structures to
Examples of traditional city planning, architecture, contemporary uses while preserving their cultural
and intangible cultural heritages of the Han ethnicity are significance is needed. This could involve developing
guidelines for modernization that respects the
preserved in Pingyao, especially from the Ming and Qing
dynasties. The fact that the city is designated as a UNESCO material, social, and spiritual dimensions of heritage
World Heritage Site underscores its cultural importance and sites.
the need for its protection. Thus, the cultural exposition (vi) Intangible heritage integration: Further research
model, which incorporates elements of traditional culture should focus on improving the connection between
intangible cultural heritage and architectural
and contemporary values, helps preserve and enhance the conservation efforts.
value of architectural heritage as a significant part of cultural (vii) Climate change resilience: As climate change impacts
and urban development. As a model for understanding worsen, there is a need for knowledge on techniques
cultural heritage, utilized here in the case of Pingyao, the to preserve and enhance the resilience of architectural
cultural exposition model is instructive in showcasing how heritage structures to environmental changes.
multiple factors simultaneously shape the production and
experience of architecture. It enables an understanding Advancing these research areas will further extend the
that goes beyond the physical dimensions of the built conceptualization of architectural heritage as a dynamic,
environment and the desire to preserve it; instead, it complex combination of historical and modern elements,
focuses on the cultural, social, and spiritual significance of linking the past, present, and future. Continued research
the constructed edifice. This approach not only enhances will help maintain and develop places like Pingyao
our perception of the past but also provides guidelines for historical city, preserving them as meaningful centers of
implementing this legacy in the modern urban environment. cultural knowledge in the world.
Building on the insights gained from this study, several This study, therefore, supports conservation and
promising avenues for future research emerge: adaptive reuse strategies to ensure that the historical and
(i) Comparative studies: By adjusting for differences in cultural values of these structures are preserved while
architectural styles and technologies used, applying the meeting contemporary standards.
cultural exposition model to other similar historical
cities or architectural heritage centers around the Acknowledgments
world may provide a comparative understanding. None.
This approach could also help identify common and
distinct strategies in architectural conservation across Funding
different countries. None.
(ii) Technology integration: More research could
investigate how advanced technologies, such as Conflict of interest
augmented reality or an artificial intelligence-guided The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
analysis, can be applied to heritage sites like Pingyao.
This would allow for imparting more information Author contributions
about the site while ensuring its preservation.
(iii) Sustainability challenges: Further detailed research Conceptualization: Ming Liu
is needed to explore the link between tourism Formal analysis: All authors
development and the conservation of heritage values. Investigation: All authors
Identifying or developing best practices that generate Methodology: Ming Liu, Sathit Thimwatbunthong
income for stakeholders while preserving the sites and Writing – original draft: Ming Liu
the cultures they represent would be beneficial. Writing – review & editing: Sathit Thimwatbunthong,
(iv) Community engagement: Future research could Piyanard Ungkawanichakul
explore new methods for engaging local communities Ethics approval and consent to participate
in the management and presentation of historical
sites. This could include identifying approaches Not applicable.
to conservation participation or assessing how
indigenous information could complement state-of- Consent for publication
the-art conservation methods. Not applicable.

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