Assessment of Architectural Typologies and Comparative Analysis of Defensive Rammed Earth Dwellings in the Fujian Region, China
Xiuhong Lin,
Yukun Zhang,
Yilin Wu
et al.
Abstract:Tulou, Tubao, and Zhailu all belong to the same vernacular architectural defensive rammed earth dwellings in Fujian; however, because of the similarity of their earthen defensive functions and fortress architectural systems, they are easily confused by scholars and there is still a gap in distinguishing the in-depth differences between the three. For the first time, this article develops a proper architectural typology with a comparative analysis of five aspects (origin and prototype, plan and type, building f… Show more
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