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Research Analysis Of Settlement And Traditional Residences In Old Guang Wu Village

Posted on:2013-04-07Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J ZhaoFull Text:PDF
GTID:2272330467968385Subject:Building technology and science
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There are widely distributed and deeply rooted cultural traditional settlement groups. The traditional settlement is the material carrier of rural living and bear interest, it is the basic unit of social structure and urban/rural development in China. Furthermore, the traditional settlements even are the root of historical memory and the local culture of various regions, they are integrating geographic features, climate features and the characteristics of culture. After thousands of years of evolution and development, many types of residential buildings have been presented in different regions of Shanxi, they also in many aspects presented similar or different morphological characteristics to the world. The traditional settlement at present is also the organic integration of materials, technology and the wisdom of the formation, it is the product of long-term scrutiny and running, and it is a carrier of cultural heritage and the crystallization of the wisdom of the people. Its vitality can withstand the test of history and time.This study value on Old Guang wu Village is in order to performing its profound traditional culture, the complete layout of the settlement, and a wealth of architectural forms, etc.Traditional houses in the rapid process of modernization, is rapidly aging and disappear, this is a geographical and cultural crisis of loss. This article starts from the existing traditional residential building of Old GuangWu Village, conducting surveys, mapping, visits and data collection. It is analyzed and summarized from the whole to the individual, from general to specific approach, including the representative characteristics of residential architecture of traditional settlements, the courtyard type, building type, layout, shape characteristics, structural systems, construction practices, construction technology, and detailed decoration, etc. Then, further explores the impact of factors like physical geography, climate and environment, cultural history, local customs, living habits and social environment on the formation, development and distribution of dwelling houses in this region, and the impact in terms of architectural form, architectural culture and architecture artistic value. Furthermore, this article explored the cultural values which are native and have historical and geographical characteristics hidden in the traditional buildings of this region. It is committed to provide reference for the planning techniques and practices of China’s traditional settlement.At the last, this issue investigates effectively on the protection and development of traditional settlement based on the analysis of houses and the settlement pattern of Old Guangwu Village, in order to protect it on the basis of reasonable use and remediation, and find the methods to solve the problem on protection and inheritance, as well as provides historical basis for the sustainable development of the Old Cuangwu village’s economy, resources, culture and other factors. Moreover, it is in order to forward new ideas for the protection and development of recent traditional residential areas.
Keywords/Search Tags:Old Guangwu Village, Settlement, Residential areas, Morphological analysis, Protection
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