Analysis of Water Environment in Ancient Villages of North Hunan: A Case Study of Zhangguying Village.

Water environment has its unique charm as a part of traditional setdement space. This paper took water environment in Zhangguying Village, Yueyang Gty, Hunan Province for example, analyzed dot, linear and planar elements of village water environment, and water environment in courtyards[1], and tried to put forward valuable suggestions for the waterscape design of modern residential areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]