Associate Professor
Research and Teaching Interests
Cultural Heritage Conservation and InheritanceChinese Architectural Theory and History
Educational Background
Sept 2008 – Jan 2014 | Tsinghua University | Doctor of Engineering in Architecture (Architectural History and Theory)
Feb 2011 – Sept 2011 | International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) | Visiting Scholar
Sept 2004 – Jul 2008 | Peking University | Bachelor of Arts in Historic Building Conservation
Professional Experience
Mar 2025 – Present | Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University
Apr 2021 – Feb 2025 | Deputy Chief Engineer, Qingyuan (Beijing) Cultural Heritage Conservation and Development Co., Ltd.
Mar 2014 – Apr 2021 | Project Director, Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University Co., Ltd.
Academic Affiliations & Professional Memberships
2017 – Present | Registered Urban-Rural Planner; Certified Cultural Heritage Conservation Designer
2019 – Present | Expert, Expert Database of Chinese Museums Association
2019 – Present | External Expert, Beijing Municipal Institute of City Planning & Design
2021 – Present | Reviewer, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI)
2021 – Present | Expert, Expert Database of Ming Culture Communication and Promotion Center
2023 – Present | Expert, Expert Database of Dujiangyan Research Institute
2023 – Present | Peer Reviewer, Journal of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research
2025 – Present | Peer Reviewer, Planning Perspectives
Research Projects
1. Research on Supporting Sino-European Cooperation in Cultural Heritage Conservation Science and Technology (Project No. 2020ICR106), Commissioned by the Ministry of Science and Technology, 2020–2023, Principal Investigator.
2. Practical Research on Strengthening the Conservation and Inheritance of Cultural Relics and Heritage in Urban-Rural Development, Key Project of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, 2024–Present, Principal Investigator.
3. International Experience and Chinese Practice of Cultural Heritage Promoting Civilization Dialogue (Project No. 24VWB033), Major Project of the National Social Science Fund of China, Apr 2025–Present, Principal Investigator of Sub-project.
4. A Ten-Year Review of the Implementation of The Principles for the Conservation of Heritage Sites in China and Exploration of Its Future Development Direction (Project No. 51178234, Sub-code: E080102), National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2011–2014, Participant, Project Completed.
5. A History of Chinese Thought on Cultural Heritage Conservation (Project No. 51778316), General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2018–2021, Participant.
6. Research on the Participation of Social Forces in the Conservation of Tangible Cultural Heritage (Project No. 22ZDA085), Major Project of the National Social Science Fund of China, 2022–May 2025, Participant.
7. Research on Key Technical Issues in the Construction of Urban-Level Historical and Cultural Conservation and Inheritance System (Project No. 52278021), General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2023–Present, Participant.
Courses Taught
A General Survey of World Architecture and Urbanism | Undergraduate Professional Course | School of Architecture / Zijingang College | 3 Credits
Cultural Heritage Conservation | Graduate Elective Course | 2 Credits
Cultural Heritage Conservation Planning and Restoration Design | Graduate Design Course | 4 Credits
Publications (Books)
1. Lyu Ning. Collision of Thoughts: The Development of Conservation Concepts for Chinese Grottoes [M]. Beijing: Science Press, 2016. (330,000 characters)
2. Lyu Zhou (Ed.), Lü Ning et al. (Auth.). World Heritage in Transition: 2013–2019 [M]. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press, 2021.
3. Lyu Zhou, Lü Ning, Sun Yan, Xu Tong, Shi Chenxuan, Wei Qing, Xu Zhilan. World Heritage in Transition: 2013–2019 [M]. Beijing: China Architecture & Building Press, 2021.
4. Lyu Zhou, Lü Ning et al. A Thousand Mountains and Rivers: Stories of China’s World Heritage Application [M]. Beijing: CITIC Press Group, 2025.
5. Lyu Zhou, Lü Ning et al. Tracing the Past: China in Cultural Heritage [M]. Changsha: Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House, 2025.
6. Huang Meiyan, Zhang Rong, Ye Liang, Wang Qi, Lü Ning, Wang Shuai, Li Yumin, Bai Weiliang, Chen Zhuyin, Zhang Fenglin, Ying Zhizhong, Lou Hongwei, Zhou Ying. Conservation and Restoration Engineering Report of Guyue Bridge [M]. Beijing: Cultural Relics Press, 2022.
Publications (Papers)
1. Lyu Ning & Yang Yifei. Research on the Construction Age, Architectural Form and Patron of the Brick Pagodas in the Rear Mountain Area of Foguang Temple [J]. Journal of Architectural History, 2026(1): 26–34.
2. Lyu Ning. From the Venice Charter to the Nairobi Outcome Document: Reconsidering the Concept of Authenticity [J]. World Architecture, 2026(1): 9–15.
3. Liu Peiyang & Lü Ning. World Heritage Conservation in the Context of Climate Governance: From the 2023 World Heritage Climate Action Policy Document to Practical Responses in Heritage Conservation [J]. World Architecture, 2026(1): 47–56.
4. Lyu Ning & Wen Wen. Paths and Evaluation of Social Forces’ Intervention in Cultural Heritage Conservation [J]. Journal of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research, 2025(4): 178–185.
5. Lyu Ning. Empowering Communities in Heritage Protection [N]. Global Times, May 14, 2025.
6. Lyu Ning & An Cheng. Discussion on the Conservation and Management Planning System and Strategies of World Cultural Heritage [J]. Relics and Museology, 2024(2): 111–115.
7. Lyu Ning, An Cheng & Ma Tian. Stress and Damage Analysis of Trees Growing on the Ming Tombs Site [J]. Journal of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research, 2024(5): 67–77.
8. Lyu Ning (2024). Rethinking Conservation and Management of Ming Tombs from the Perspective of Authenticity. In Proceedings of the International Conference: Venice Charter [Re]framed: New Heritage Challenges.
9. Lyu Ning. How Did the Conservation Concepts of Chinese Grottoes Evolve? [N]. People’s Daily, 2022, p. 5.
10. He Yi, Liu Shuguang, Li Yaoshen, Lyu Ning, Fu Qisheng, Du Fanding, Liu Lushan, Chen Yibin, Zuo Bing & Ye Rong. Symposium: Interpretation, Conservation, Utilization, Dissemination and Inheritance of Revolutionary Cultural Relics [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2021(6): 4–17.
11. An Cheng & Lyu Ning. A Preliminary Study on the Early-Warning Application of Grotto Temple Monitoring Data Under Normal Conditions [J]. Relics and Museology, 2021(2): 97–103.
12. Lyu Zhou, Lyu Ning, Li Pengpeng, Song Yu, Liu Yifei, Zhang Rong, Xu Tong, Li Jingjing & Hu Shanchen (Eds.). Collected Essays on the History of Chinese Thought on Cultural Relics and Monuments [C]. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2021.
13. An Cheng, Lyu Ning, Zhang Rong, Cui Guanghai & Zheng Yu. The Impact and Practice of Preventive Conservation Concept on Grotto Temple Conservation in China [J]. Southeast Culture, 2020(5): 13–19.
14. Lyu Ning & Wei Qing. Evaluation of Socio-Economic Benefits Under the Transformation of Tourism Mode: Reconsidering the Impact of Gulangyu’s Inscription on the World Heritage List [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2020(1): 32–40.
15. Lyu Ning. Application of Multiple Scientific and Technological Methods in the Survey and Restoration Design of Guyue Bridge [J]. Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology, 2019(3): 89–99.
16. Lyu Ning & Wei Qing. Evaluation of Socio-Economic Benefits Under the Transformation of Tourism Mode: Reconsidering the Impact of Gulangyu’s Inscription on the World Heritage List [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2020(1): 32–40.
17. Lyu Ning & An Cheng. Anyue Grottoes: A Buddhist Kingdom of “Enriching the People” [J]. Chinese Heritage, 2020(12): 93–104.
18. Lyu Ning. The Impact of Adding Conservation and Management Assessment to the Definition of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) on World Heritage Nomination [J]. Journal of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research, 2019(6): 21–32.
19. Lyu Ning. Tailing Mausoleum: An Encounter with a “Model” [J]. Chinese Heritage, 2019(4): 44–57.
20. Lyu Ning. Architectural Analysis of Grotto Eaves in Sichuan-Chongqing Area [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2018(5): 14–25.
21. Lyu Ning. The Background and Issuance of Rules Such as the “One Country, One Nomination” Limit [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2018(1): 17–28.
22. Lyu Ning. Integrating Culture and Tourism for Mutual Enhancement [N]. China Cultural Relics News, June 23, 2017.
23. An Cheng & Lyu Ning. Comparative Analysis of the Survival Environment of Immovable Cultural Relics Inside and Outside the Palace Museum [J]. Palace Museum Journal, 2016(2): 147–154.
24. Lyu Ning. From Artistic Value to Cultural Value: An Analysis of the Transformation of China’s Heritage Conservation Values Through Several Conservation Practices [J]. Architect, 2016(2): 67–73.
25. Lyu Ning. From the Burra Charter (1999) to the Standards for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada (2010): A Brief Analysis of Conservation Principles and Methods of Representative National Guidelines [J]. Collected Papers on Architectural History, 2014(6): 182–199.
26. Lyu Ning. A Discussion on the “Human Factor” in Cultural Heritage Conservation [J]. Cultural Relics of Central China, 2013(1): 91–95.
27. Lyu Ning. A Brief Discussion on the Value Types of Cultural Heritage [N]. China Cultural Relics News, March 23, 2012.
Major Awards
1. 2016 WA Chinese Architecture Award – Experimental Design Award | For the Pilot Conservation Building Section of Qianfoya Cliff Carvings in Guangyuan | Team Member (2/4)
2. 2018 Annual “Excellent Cultural Relics News Award” | China Cultural Relics News Agency | For the Series of Observation Reports on the 42nd Session of the World Heritage Committee by Qingyuan Cultural Heritage | Team Member (2/5)
3. 2019 Special Recommended Project of “National Excellent Heritage Conservation Project” | For the Conservation and Restoration Project of Guyue Bridge in Yiwu, Zhejiang | Team Member (3/7)
4. 2019–2020 Third Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award | Architectural Society of China | For a Survey and Restoration Technology for Historic Brick and Stone Buildings | Jointly with Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University & Beijing Guowenyan Cultural Heritage Conservation Center | Team Member (2/7)
5. 2021 Award of Merit | UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation | For the Conservation and Restoration Project of Guyue Bridge in Yiwu, Zhejiang | Team Member (4/15)
6. 2019 Third Prize of Excellent Engineering Survey and Design Planning Award | Ministry of Education | For the Conservation Planning Project of Tieshan & Gangshan Cliff Carvings (Including Geshan & Yishan Cliff Carvings) | Team Member (5/8)
7. 2021 Third Prize of Excellent Survey and Design Traditional Architecture Design Award | Ministry of Education | For the Survey and Restoration Design Project of Guyue Bridge in Yiwu | Team Member (4/7)
8. 2022 Excellent Urban Planning and Design Award | Qingdao Municipal Government | For the Feasibility Study on the World Cultural Heritage Nomination of Qingdao Old Town | Team Member (7/15)
9. 2025 Second Prize of Excellent Territorial Spatial Planning Achievement | Beijing Municipal Government | For the Master Conservation Plan of the Ming Tombs and Relevant Implementation Practices Under the Plan | Team Member (2/15)
10. 2025 First Prize of Teaching Achievement Award | Tsinghua University | For Building a New Era Talent Training System for Heritage Conservation to Support the Successful Nomination of Beijing Central Axis as a World Heritage Site | Team Member (9/10)
Patents
1. A Modified Hydraulic Lime-Based Material and Its Preparation Method | Patent No. 20150667091.9
Representative Cultural Heritage Conservation Projects
1. Kulangsu World Heritage Nomination Dossier and Consulting Services | Dossier Director
2. Master Conservation and Management Plan of Leshan Giant Buddha Heritage Site (2017–2035) | Project Director
3. Master Conservation Plan of the Ming Tombs (2021–2035) | Project Director
4. Master Conservation and Management Plan of the Western Qing Tombs World Heritage Site (2017–2035) | Technical Director
5. Master Plan for the Conservation and Utilization of Revolutionary Cultural Relics in Sichuan-Shaanxi Area (2024–2035) | Project Director
6. Master Conservation and Utilization Plan of Xinjiang Grotto Temples (2024–2035) | Project Director
7. Project Director for over 30 conservation planning projects including: Conservation Plan of Xiangtangshan Grottoes; Conservation Plan of Banyueshan Cliff Carvings in Ziyang; Conservation Plan of Zongshan Anti-British Site; Conservation Plan of Xiezhou Guandi Temple; Conservation Plan of Tieshan & Gangshan Cliff Carvings (Including Geshan & Yishan Cliff Carvings)
8. Project Director for survey and restoration engineering projects including: Guyue Bridge Conservation and Restoration Project; Foguang Temple Tomb Pagodas Survey and Restoration Project
9. Technical Director for preliminary research projects including: Preparatory Study on the Conservation Eaves and Display Utilization Scheme of Qianfoya (a demonstration project of Sichuan-Chongqing Grottoes); Preparatory Study on Water Control of Foyewan Grottoes in Bazhong
