Theorist

Else Glahn

1921–2011 Yingzao Fashi scholarship

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Details

Nationality: Danish

Connections

associated with Yingzao Fashi Tradition
developed Cai-fen Modular System
authored Chinese Building Standards in the 12th Century

Sources

Glahn, Else. Chinese Building Standards in the 12th Century. 1981.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Else Glahn." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theorist/else-glahn/. Accessed September 1, 2026.