Analysis of Regional Characteristics for Chinese Traditional Dwelling

Abstract:

This article describes the regional characteristics of typical Chinese traditional dwelling, dissect its generated origin is the result of both the natural and social environment where located. With the acceleration of urbanization process in China, the conflict of traditional dwelling with modern urban construction is more and more obvious, traditional dwellings are facing an unprecedented dilemma, inherited or abandoned worth pondering. This article illustrates the natural view implicated by the traditional dwellings culture, to guide people to innovate architectural style with Chinese characteristics, and to make the urban construction with Chinese characteristics. Traditional dwelling in China has a long history and rich type, is a gem of architectural culture. Traditional residential architecture has its own unique artistic style and characteristics.There are so many different types, mainly because China has vast territory,different geographical climate and different form of local materials and construction techniques. Therefore, regional is the main line to research and analysis the Chinese traditional dwellings, and the view of nature that " Harmony in human and nature "is a common beliefs contained in it.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 357-360)
• Pages: 306-310
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.357-360.306
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Xue Yong Wang*, Wen Dong, Bo Zhou, Shuai Li
• Keywords: Natural Environment, Regional Characteristic, Social Environment, Traditional Dwelling, View of Natural

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