The Genes of Tulou: A Study on the Preservation and Sustainable Development of Tulou

Shao-Sen Wang, Su-Yu Li and Shi-Jie Liao
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Shao-Sen Wang: School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
Su-Yu Li: School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
Shi-Jie Liao: School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China

Sustainability, 2012, vol. 4, issue 12, 1-10

Abstract: This paper analyzes the formation of Tulou villages and the characteristics of Tulou buildings. The genes of the Tulou are examined within the unique physical forms and the significant social culture background. The paper is concerned with how to apply the valuable genes in the preservation and sustainable development of Tulou with a special case analysis .

Keywords: Tulou; genes; preservation; sustainable development; Hakka culture; earthen buildings; round houses; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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