jaue2021-016: Research on Regional Adaptability and Sustainable Development of Tianshui Traditional Dwellings

Abstract

The comprehensive and coordinated sustainable development of residential dwellings requires response to the multidimensional environment. In this study, typical Tianshui traditional dwellings are selected as research objects, through methods of field investigation and in-depth conversation in order to analyze the potential of Tianshui traditional dwellings reacting to natural conditions as well as social environment. The performance of traditional dwellings in the process of regional adaptation are expounded and discussed from seven elements under two dimensions: 1) Objective regional expression to nature environment including site selection, courtyard layout, orientation, structure and envelop enclosure; 2) Subjective regional expression to social environment including spatial order, construction technology and decorative arts. The results showed that Tianshui traditional dwellings are well adapted to local natural conditions and social background, which meet the physical and psychological needs of residents. As conclusion, this paper summarized the features of sustainable development of traditional dwellings learning from the principles obtained from the process of regional adaptability analysis. These valuable experiences and design principles can provide references and guidelines for long-term development of modern architecture in order to not only reduce energy consumption but also increase local social influence.