Comparative Research Of Traditional Settlement And Residence Of Northern Laos And Xishuangbanna

Economy and technology develop rapidly.With the spiritual and material cultural becoming more and more abundantly,the traditional culture with distinctive regional characteristics are disappearing from our vision.As a touchable culture,traditional residence becomes a witness of history.It not only witnesses the superb building skills of people,but also witnesses the folk culture and traditional way of life.The modern architecture has a lot to learn from the ingenuity of architectural space,imaginative layout in traditional residence.Traditional residences of northern Laos and Xishuangbanna with distinctive regional characteristics were selected as the research object.While the traditional residences were studied separately,the comparative study was carried out at the same time.As in the middle of India and China with a long history and splendid culture,northern Laos and Xishuangbanna are affected by the two ancient countries.The influence of China is mainly manifested in politics,and the impact of India is mainly on religion.Xishuangbanna is located in the southernmost tip of Chinese Yunnan province.It has similar geographical landscape characteristics with northern Laos.Lifestyles of the two are similar.northern Laos and Xishuangbanna are multi-ethnic places.They have abundant national culture,and the beliefs of the two are Buddhism.Through comparative study,the same and difference between the two traditional residences can be summarized,and it plays a positive role to cultural exchange.And it can be a reference to comparative study of different traditional architecture.Based on the background of regional culture of traditional residences formed of northern Lao and Xishuangbanna were studied,the causes and spatial structure can be analyzed.The natural factors have a decisive influence on the formation of the traditional settlements.The geographical landscape characteristics have significantly affect to the expand of traditional settlements,and natural factors significantly affect the development of individual building in settlements.Pile-dwelling is the basic form of traditional residences in the two places.With the development of traditional residences in northern Laos and Xishuangbanna,the layout,structure,spatial structure and other aspects have many similarities and differences.The differences are mainly reflected in the positions of fireplace,the number of stairs,ceremony place and decorative style and so on of traditional residences in northern Laos and Xishuangbanna.Comparative analysis is useful for analyzing the unique history and cultural background of the formation of traditional residences and the characteristics of traditional residences.Residence is a window to display the customs and inner world of residents.Traditional residences can provide valuable information to the research of traditional residences.Protection of traditional architecture should adhere to authenticity,humanity,integrity and development concept.The updation of traditional residential architecture should be based on the actual situation,and starting from the form layout and spacial functions.