research overview
- Dr. Xu's research interests focus on integrative and comparative studies of feng-shui, application of systems philosophy, cultural models and spatial design in built environments, integration of architecture and landscape, and prehistoric landscape setting patterns in the US Southwest. Additionally, climate challenges, fire and post-fire debris/mud flow events, and land form patterns of high impact areas from the 2013 historic Colorado floods. Her research articles have been published in the top refereed journals in her field, including 'Journal of Architectural and Planning Research' and 'Landscape Journal.' Her publications are mostly in English with some in Chinese, and others translated into German and Portuguese.