China:
China has been the longest continuous civilizations in the world, lasting 4,000 years and holds the worlds largest populations. One of their architecture advances was the development of stupa, which are mounds of dirt which hold a permanent structure on top. The prototype was developed in India, but was transferred to China with the spread of Buddhism.
One of China's most well known structures is the Great Wall, which is made of stone, brick, wood and mud. It surrounds the northern part of China and is accompanied by watch towers.
China is also responsible for bringing many interiors to the modern culture. One of their many well known styles is their courtyard building style which focuses on orientation, layout, and symmetry. They also developed new kinds of chairs, tables, and other furniture.
India:
Other than creating the prototype of the Stupa and courtyard designs, India wasn't known for their architecture or interior. They didn't have much furniture, which led to people sitting, eating, and sleeping on the floor.
Modern Applications:
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