Relationship between cave formation and local climate

The relationship between the formation of caves and the local climate is that the local continental monsoon climate is dry and rainy, and Leng Xia is hot and windy in winter. The arid loess enhances its straightness and the caves are firm. Cave dwellings are generally built in the leeward direction, northeast and southwest, which can keep warm and drive away the cold and avoid sandstorms.

Cave dwellings are suitable for temperate monsoon and temperate continental climate zones. China is a country with widespread kiln sites, from Turpan and Kashgar in Xinjiang, Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Pingliang, Qingyang and Gannan in Gansu, Yinchuan and Guyuan in Ningxia, Ganxian and Yan 'an in Shaanxi, Linfen, Fushan, Pinglu and Taiyuan in Shanxi, Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Gongxian in Henan, Longyan and Yongding in Fujian and Meizhou in Guangdong.

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The biggest feature of cave architecture is that it is warm in winter and cool in summer. The traditional cave space is arched in appearance. Although it is very common, in the monotonous loess background, the arc is more light and lively. This form originated from nature not only embodies the concept of circular place in traditional thought, but more importantly, the high circular arch and high windows at the door.

In winter, sunlight can further penetrate into the cave, making full use of solar radiation, and the inner space is arched, which increases the vertical space inside and makes people feel open and comfortable. My tutor, Mr. Liu Jiaping, once commented on cave architecture: the cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, comfortable and energy-saving, while the traditional space is full of harmony with nature, and the simple appearance is also unique in architectural aesthetics.

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