The relationship between folk houses and natural environment in West Asia and Southeast Asia

1. The relationship between residential buildings in West Asia and Southeast Asia and the natural environment is that West Asia has a tropical desert climate with high temperature and little rain all year round. Residential buildings are thick walls and small windows, which are cool and sun-proof, and adapt to the local hot and dry natural environment and the lack of water resources.

2. Residential buildings in Southeast Asia are characterized by elevated houses. The local climate is hot and humid. The lower floors of the elevated house are empty for sundries and livestock, and the upper floors are occupied by people. The upper floors are windy and cool to avoid dampness. Southeast Asia is located in the subtropical zone, with different living environments such as coastal and mountainous areas and different living forms. Buildings, bungalows, wooden houses and so on are all related to the local natural environment.