Renewal and Development of Vernacular Construction Material and Residence in West China

Abstract:

Chinese vernacular residence is a unique type of architecture which evolved through time under the special geographical conditions. From the beginning of the traditional residence, it has been constructed using natural materials, forming a set of mature construction methodology with natural material. The article analyzed and reflected on the traditional building material in west China. The construction of traditional villages and residence are taken as object of study to explore the building strategy of constructing vernacular village houses. Efforts have been made to establish a conversational relation between tradition and present world and also to propel the process of renewing the vernacular architectures rationally. Moreover, references can be provided to rebuild regional culture in vast rural area in China, and the sustainable development and creation of vernacular architecture.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 450-451)
• Pages: 1567-1572
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.450-451.1567
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Jun Huan Li, Na Liu
• Keywords: Construction, Material, Residence, Vernacular

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