Research on Environment Adaptability of Traditional Town Houses in Changsha

Abstract:

Based on the investigation of traditional town houses in Changsha, the traditional building design strategies of town houses to environment are analyzed from the viewpoint of building technology. By analyzing the plan, the courtyard, the roof and measures for fire proof and moisture proof, and citing typical examples, the sustainable development principle of building and environment are elaborated. Furthermore, it provides several helpful reference and clue for ecological construction at present and in future.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 209-211)
• Pages: 173-177
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.209-211.173
• Online since: October 2012
• Authors: Jin Zheng, Su Liu
• Keywords: Building Technology, Environment Adaptability, Traditional Town House

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