Sammendrag
The Yaodong cave dwellings in China, a vernacular heritage of traditional architecture, are vivid examples of the local wisdom adapted to specific geographical and climatic conditions. Focusing on the renovation project of Yaodong cave dwellings in Tongchuan area of Shaanxi province, more specifically, the Snail Valley Country Hotel Complex, this paper examines how a reinforced masonry and brick shell approach was selected as an appropriate strategy in the construction of architectural addition and renovation of the old earthen cave dwellings. It discusses the collaboration and interaction that took place between architects, local craftsmen, and other stakeholders during the construction. It also explores how modern technology can play a role in the revitalization of traditional vernacular architecture and how critical discussion can shed light onto the contemporary development of vernacular architecture. An approach such as this may be useful in framing similar practices in the relevant field in the near future.
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