Characteristics of southern architecture

1, pragmatism, the essence of Lingnan architecture is truth-oriented;

2. It is inclusive, ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, and all the essence is used by me. This is the way for Lingnan architectural bloggers to enrich themselves;

3. Secularity, which shows that Lingnan architecture attaches importance to folk architecture and popularization;

4. Innovation is the main feature and foundation of Lingnan architecture. It pays attention to innovation and seeks change through innovation.

In addition, with the development of culture, the function of radiation is also developing in Lingnan architecture, which can be said to be the fifth feature.

Characteristics of Southern Dwellings in China

The main residential features in southern China are: steep roof, thin walls and large windows.

Because the climate will affect the house. South China belongs to tropical monsoon climate and subtropical monsoon climate, with abundant heat and precipitation. The slope of residential roof is large because there is more precipitation in the south, which is beneficial to drainage; The thin walls and large windows of residential buildings are due to the high temperature in the south, which is conducive to ventilation and heat dissipation.

In the south of China, residential buildings are very small, and the surrounding houses are connected as a whole. Southern residents mostly adopt bucket structure, so the housing combination is more flexible.

In the south, the gable of the house is shaped like a horse's head. There are many pink walls and tiles in the building, and the color is elegant. The south is rich in water resources, and the water flows through the front and back of the house, which is also a kind of scenery.