Ecological Construction of Drainage Systems in Traditional Chinese Settlements: A Case Study of Linfeng Village

Authors

  • Hou Jialin Study of Postgraduate, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Anis Rosniza Nizam Akbar Study of Construction and Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Ma Guimin School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Henan University of Urban Construction, 467036 Pingdingshan, Henan, China
  • Wang Ersong Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 100044 Beijing, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial%20Issue.1598

Keywords:

Traditional Settlements, Water Ecology, Drainage System, Construction Technology, Historical Heritage, Protection and Inheritance

Abstract

Rainfall is extremely important as a key link in the natural cycle system. With the rapid development of urbanisation, there are generally a series of water environment problems in residential compounds. The sustainable development theory of modern architecture emphasises the mutual promotion and coordinated development with traditional architecture. Traditional Chinese settlements are worthy of our reference and learning, both in terms of design concepts and construction techniques. This paper focuses on Linfeng Village, a traditional settlement located in Pingdingshan City and uses it as the subject of research. Through research methods such as field research and case studies, the water culture and drainage flood control system of Linfeng Village are analysed. Then the rainwater system composition and drainage system construction technology of typical residential buildings are studied. It is found that Linfeng Village fully embodies the concept of utilising the natural environment and climate resources to create a suitable living environment in its site selection. The drainage system of the residential buildings is designed together with the overall water system of the settlement to form a water circulation system. In terms of construction techniques, different terrain and climatic conditions directly affect the use function of the building and the construction of the rainwater system. The amount of rainfall directly affects the construction methods and techniques of roofs, walls, and courtyards in residential buildings. Through the study, on the one hand, is conducive to the protection of China's ancient architectural heritage in the new situation. On the other hand, it provides new ideas and coping strategies for professionals in the design of building drainage systems.

Author Biographies

Hou Jialin, Study of Postgraduate, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Hou Jialin, PhD candidate, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPSis) College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM). She is also a lecturer in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, Henan, China. Her main research activity is in the area of residential architecture and environmental design, digital architectural design, Architecture Heritage Conservation. She has published widely on these subjects in publications such as Modern Urban Research, Architecture & Culture. Her can be reached through her email at jlh708668@gmail.com.

Anis Rosniza Nizam Akbar, Study of Construction and Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Anis Rosniza Nizam Akbar, PhD is Senior Lecturer in the School of Construction and Quantity Surveying at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM). Her main research activity is in the area of Space Planning, Facilities Management, Shariah and Built Environment and Standard Method of Measurement. She has published widely on these subjects in publications such as Malaysian Construction Research Journal (MCRJ), International Journal of Business and Technology Management (IJBTM), International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Journal of Building Performance. Her can be reached through her email at anisrosniza@uitm.edu.my.

Ma Guimin, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Henan University of Urban Construction, 467036 Pingdingshan, Henan, China

Ma Guimin, PhD is Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, Henan, China. His main research activity is in the area of digital architectural design, transportation architecture and station planning, residential architecture and environmental design. He has published widely on these subjects in publications such as Modern Urban Research, Architecture & Culture, Shanxi Architecture, Areal Research and Development, Journal of Henan University Of Urban Construction. His can be reached through his email at maguimin@huuc.edu.cn.

Wang Ersong, Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 100044 Beijing, China

Wang Ersong, PhD, Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, China. His main research activity is in the area of urban rainwater control and utilization, sponge city construction. He has published widely on these subjects in publications such as Water, Water & Wastewater Engineering, China Water & Wastewater, Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering. His can be reached through his email at wangersong@126.com.

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04-10-2024

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Jialin, H., Nizam Akbar, A. R. ., Guimin, M. ., & Ersong, W. . (2024). Ecological Construction of Drainage Systems in Traditional Chinese Settlements: A Case Study of Linfeng Village . Built Environment Journal, 21(Special Issue). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v21iSpecial Issue.1598

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