Towards a Rural Revitalization Strategy for the Courtyard Layout of Vernacular Dwellings Based on Regional Adaptability and Outdoor Thermal Performance in the Gully Regions of the Loess Plateau, China

In the context of the Chinese rural revitalization strategy, the unique residential characteristics of local vernacular dwellings formed by profound historical and cultural accumulation, climate characteristics, and residential lifestyle have undergone profound change in the gully regions of the Loe...

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Published in:Sustainability 2021-12, Vol.13 (23), p.13074
Main Authors: Zhang, Tao, Hu, Qinian, Ding, Qi, Zhou, Dian, Gao, Weijun, Fukuda, Hiroatsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptability
Architecture
Climate
Construction
Courtyards
Culture
Dwellings
Energy consumption
Farming
Fluid dynamics
Green buildings
Gullies
Houses
Humidity
Land resources
Layouts
Microclimate
Modernization
Natural resources
Optimization
Productivity
Regions
Simulation
Thermal simulation
Ventilation
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Summary:In the context of the Chinese rural revitalization strategy, the unique residential characteristics of local vernacular dwellings formed by profound historical and cultural accumulation, climate characteristics, and residential lifestyle have undergone profound change in the gully regions of the Loess Plateau. Accordingly, the contradictions of traditional vernacular dwelling protection, increasing living requirements, and ecological protection have intensified. In this paper, with the aim of optimizing courtyard layout for vernacular dwellings, the thermal performance and regional adaptability of different courtyard layouts were analyzed using Ladybug and Honeybee tools. According to the thermal simulation within the courtyard, the current optimal layout type was determined, and then, several ecological optimization designs were proposed for the further improvement of it. The results revealed that the improved vernacular dwelling model has better regional adaptability, which corresponds to the local living culture and living habits, saves land resources, and provides a better thermal comfort performance. This research not only has a positive function for the protection of local architectural culture, but also plays an essential role in improving residents’ living comfort and living standards. We hope that the research results are meaningful and can be used as a reference for future rural construction in the Loess Plateau.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su132313074