What is Lingnan architecture?

Lingnan architecture and its decoration are a wonderful flower in the architecture forest of China. For thousands of years, through the hard work of architects of past dynasties, it has made full use of the natural resources in southern China and combined with the living characteristics of people in southern China to form a unique architectural art, which occupies an important position in the architectural forest of China. It is displayed in the southern land in a concise, simple, transparent and elegant style. Lingnan architecture is characterized by heat insulation, shading and ventilation; The top of the building is often made into a multi-storey sloping roof; The facade color is mainly dark gray and light color; And the use of square columns. The layout and decorative style of Lingnan architecture are very free and natural. Because of the mild climate, people's activity space moves outward, so open spaces such as terraces, verandas and halls are fully arranged, which makes people move from the closed indoor environment to nature, forming the characteristics of free, smooth and open architectural decoration space in Lingnan. Source: Xinhuanet Guangdong Channel Here is more information about Lingnan architecture in big5.hwjyw/zhwh/regional_culture/lnwh/lnjz/..