The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China
Tulou dwellings in Southeast China have captivated global interest due to their distinctive appearance, sustainable construction materials and technologies, and their defensive and collective housing functions. Despite several being recognized as World Cultural Heritage sites, the vast majority of t...
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| description | Tulou dwellings in Southeast China have captivated global interest due to their distinctive appearance, sustainable construction materials and technologies, and their defensive and collective housing functions. Despite several being recognized as World Cultural Heritage sites, the vast majority of tulou buildings are undergoing irreversible decline and destruction, necessitating a comprehensive and systematic study. Taking 83 tulou buildings in Raoping County, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province as the research object, this study reconstructs the historical scenes and systematically reveals the emergence, popularity, and consolidation process of tulou dwellings as integrated defensive and residential buildings for ordinary people by conducting a comprehensive analysis of historical documents and local chronicles. Based on an extensive field investigation, the study systematically analyzes the geospatial distribution and the spatial characteristics of Raoping tulou and its residential unit. The results demonstrate the adaptability and flexibility of tulou dwellings, showcasing their developmental process and revealing the inclusive nature of these traditional residences, as well as the initiative of those who reside within them. The research findings contribute to a more dynamic, comprehensive, and authentic understanding of tulou and Chinese traditional residences, providing valuable references for the preservation and sustainable development of tulou architectural heritage. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-efca6ceeffe44b909c3699ea929400592023-11-19T09:49:51ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-08-01139213110.3390/buildings13092131The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, ChinaDan Chen0Jiaying Su1Jianping Ye2Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510090, ChinaDepartment of Architecture, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510090, ChinaDepartment of Architecture, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510090, ChinaTulou dwellings in Southeast China have captivated global interest due to their distinctive appearance, sustainable construction materials and technologies, and their defensive and collective housing functions. Despite several being recognized as World Cultural Heritage sites, the vast majority of tulou buildings are undergoing irreversible decline and destruction, necessitating a comprehensive and systematic study. Taking 83 tulou buildings in Raoping County, Chaozhou City, Guangdong Province as the research object, this study reconstructs the historical scenes and systematically reveals the emergence, popularity, and consolidation process of tulou dwellings as integrated defensive and residential buildings for ordinary people by conducting a comprehensive analysis of historical documents and local chronicles. Based on an extensive field investigation, the study systematically analyzes the geospatial distribution and the spatial characteristics of Raoping tulou and its residential unit. The results demonstrate the adaptability and flexibility of tulou dwellings, showcasing their developmental process and revealing the inclusive nature of these traditional residences, as well as the initiative of those who reside within them. The research findings contribute to a more dynamic, comprehensive, and authentic understanding of tulou and Chinese traditional residences, providing valuable references for the preservation and sustainable development of tulou architectural heritage.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/9/2131tulouspatial layoutChinese traditional residenceHakkaFulao |
| spellingShingle | Dan Chen Jiaying Su Jianping Ye The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China Buildings tulou spatial layout Chinese traditional residence Hakka Fulao |
| title | The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
| title_full | The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
| title_fullStr | The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
| title_short | The Geo-Distribution and Spatial Characteristics of Tulou Dwellings in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
| title_sort | geo distribution and spatial characteristics of tulou dwellings in chaozhou guangdong china |
| topic | tulou spatial layout Chinese traditional residence Hakka Fulao |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/9/2131 |
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