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Table 2
Technological factors in building traditional Tibetan dwellings in Shangri-La.
| Building techniques | Using functions | Architectural forms and space performance |
|---|---|---|
| Thick rammed earth as the outer wall | Traditional building materials with good thermal performance | The wall thickness is reduced from bottom to top, forming a “T” battered shape. |
| Three-layer soil-and-wood structure | Atria are designed for ventilation and heat dissipation. | The bottom layer for raising livestock; the medium layer for living; the upper layer for scripture hall and storage |
| Semi-open attic floor | Ventilation and heat dissipation | Indoor and outdoor spatial switching and connection |
| Large window and door openings | Ventilation and heat dissipation | Door and window shapes and decorative of traditional Tibetan dwellings |
| Flat rammed-earth roof | For dying grain and roofing activities | Flattened form |
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