Research Progress on Features and Characteristics of Rural Settlements: Literature Distribution, Key Issues, and Development Trends

Q Yao, N An, G Gu, E Yang, H Yang, C Li, K Yan - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
During the development of rural settlements, the loss of distinctive rural characteristics,
caused by the contradiction between urban expansion and the ideal of pastoralism, has …

[HTML][HTML] Spatial Distribution and Typological Classification of Heritage Buildings in Southern China

H Gao, Y Wang, H Zhang, J Huang, X Yue, F Chen - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Heritage buildings are a crucial aspect of a country's cultural heritage, serving as a means of
preserving and passing down its history and traditions to future generations. The heritage …

Structural Materials, Ventilation Design and Architectural Art of Traditional Buildings in Guangdong, China

Y Song, C Liao - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to its special geographical conditions, Guangdong has absorbed the essence of the
Central Plains Han culture and characteristics of foreign cultures, resulting in architecture in …

Revisiting the spatial form of traditional villages in Chaoshan, China

X Huang, Y Gu - Open House International, 2020 - emerald.com
Purpose Compared to other areas in China, Chaoshan region in Guangdong province has a
more developed clan system set within a rural landscape. This paper aims to explore the …