CCTV News (News Broadcast): "Fujian Earth Building" originated in the Song and Yuan dynasties. It is a unique large-scale rammed earth house building in mountainous areas. It integrates the concept of traditional Chinese architecture and reflects the harmonious sharing of humanistic attainments and the natural environment. In 2008, Fujian Tulou was officially listed on the World Heritage List. On April 13, let’s go to Fujian Tulou.
Fujian earthen buildings are mainly distributed in western and southern Fujian areas of Fujian. They are giant building residences that adapt to large families to the settlement of large families. Because they are located in the mountainous area, the defensive function is the first element in the construction of earthen buildings.
The architectural characteristics of the earth building are not only reflected in the appearance, but also in the internal construction. The walls of the earthen building are made of rammed soil, which is thick and solid. Whether it is a round or a square building, most of the earthen buildings in Fujian are symmetrical with the center line as the axis and symmetrical left and right. The most important buildings are placed on the central axis and then extended to the surroundings, demonstrating the family's cohesion with a strong centripetal nature. "If a family is happy, the whole building celebrates; if a family is in trouble, the whole building will help." The exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, and quaint furniture and decorations in the earthen building all reflect the author's aesthetic taste and hard work and wisdom.
In 2008, Fujian Tulou was officially included in the World Heritage List. After a comprehensive survey, there are more than 3,700 land buildings in Fujian.
In 2022, the School of Architecture of Tsinghua University selected 7 earth buildings in Hua'an, Zhangzhou and other places to try to revitalize and utilize it. While repairing it, it built a earth building viewing platform, allowing tourists to more conveniently appreciate the scenery around the earth building, which not only protects the historical roots, but also activates the multiple values of economy, ecology and society.
