What are the characteristics of houses in the northeast?

Buildings are basically the same everywhere, except that the walls in the northeast may be thicker than in other places (because of the need to protect against the cold). As for the cottage, first of all, there will be a kang in the house; the roof is seldom flat, but basically has a ridge; all facing south, and then divided into east and west two houses.

Windows in Northeastern houses are usually flat and wide, made of wood and relatively small. The window panes are made of small wooden strips and then glued with window paper.

The disadvantage of such windows is that the lighting effect is extremely poor, and later even with glass is not, the main reason is that the window is too small, we go to the Beijing Imperial Palace to take a look at it, due to the small windows directly lead to the room are eerie. But small windows also have the advantage of good warmth, which is vital for the Northeast with its long winters, survival is always above all.

In China, the orientation of a house is the most important thing people look for when buying a house, and a good orientation keeps the house warm in winter and cool in summer.

In the south, the best orientation is from north to south. The living room is the most utilized place in the family, and a good living room facing south is the best, even in winter, you will not feel the cold wind, and in summer, it is more refreshing and pleasant. Bedroom is a place of rest, and people sleep about 13 hours a day, so it is important to choose a bedroom with a good orientation.