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5. What geographical factors should be taken into account in the residential building characteristics in the east, west, north and south of China?

① Analysis of the reasons for the formation of the architectural features of northern residential buildings: Banpo site in the north, where the climate is dry and insulation is needed, so the house is built directly on the ground or semi-underground.

The heating and cooling in the north has become the primary problem to be solved in residential buildings.

Drought and water shortage in the north: water pits and wells need to be built. Some houses in the Qiao Family Courtyard in Shanxi have only one-sided eaves, allowing water to flow into the cellar for people to use. At the same time, the periphery forms a high wall, which plays an anti-theft role.

The north is cold and dry, lacking the color of vegetation.

(2) Analysis of the reasons for the formation of the architectural features of southern residential buildings.

The influence of hot and humid climate on buildings in southern China. The bedroom wall is high and the studio is big; The front and rear doors are connected to facilitate ventilation; In order to prevent moisture, many buildings have two floors, with brick structure at the bottom and wood structure at the top.

The terrain in the south is complex, the residential courtyard is very small, and the surrounding houses are connected into a whole, which is suitable for the climate conditions in the south, and the combination of houses is flexible and suitable for the undulating terrain.