An Analysis of Earth Folk Houses Along Shandong Canal

Abstract:

Earth folk houses refer to a type of traditional dwelling with their main structure built with raw earth through simple treatment without being baked in a kiln. The article discusses two types of folk houses found along Shandong Canal, including thatched earth cottages and shallow-vaulted earth cottages. It studies the layout, architectural features, building methods and materials of these buildings and explains their historical, cultural, and ecological significance.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 71-78)
• Pages: 1938-1944
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.1938
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Peng Fei Zhao, Bin Tao
• Keywords: Earth Folk Houses, Earth Walls, Shallow-Vaulted Roofs, Shandong Canal, Thatched Roofs

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