Observing and Thinking about the Changing Yi Nationality’s Traditional Building Structure and Environmental Adaptability—Taking Tuzhangfang, Mopi Village, Xinping County as an Example

Abstract

Yunnan is one of the ethnic minority settlements in China. The ethnic minority cultures are rich and colorful, and the architectural features of each ethnic group are unique. However, with the rapid development of society today, the acceleration of urbanization and the development of science and technology have impacted the characteristic dwellings of ethnic minorities. On the basis of literature analysis, this paper investigates the Tuzhang House of the Yi nationality in Mopi Village, Xinping County. By observing the site selection, architectural layout, architectural details and building materials of the Tuzhangfang, the relationship of the architectural structure and environmental adaptability of the Tuzhangfang is considered. And starting from the influencing factors of the modern change of Tuzhangfang, we discuss the protection measures and inheritance of Tuzhang-fang. The research shows that Tuzhangfang conforms to the mountainous environment in terms of site selection, architectural layout and architectural details, adapts measures to local conditions, integrates into the natural climate, saves land resources, makes full use of flexible building space, and uses local materials, using economical and environmentally friendly building materials. The outstanding ecological advantages have a certain reference value for the development of modern ecological buildings.