JWAJournal of World Architecture2208-34802208-3499Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jwa.v8i4.8133ArticleStudy on Bayu Vernacular Architecture and Culture—Baxian-Old-Courtyardhttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JWA/8/4/10.26689/jwa.v8i4.8133ChenBin,WangHaitao,YangYue2024842024-09-02The vernacular architectural culture of the Bayu region is an important part of traditional Chinese architectural culture, of which the old courtyard in Baxian is a typical representative. The purpose of this paper is to explore the connotation and characteristics of Bayu vernacular architectural culture, and to take the old courtyard in Baxian as a specific research object, to analyze its architectural style, cultural connotation, and its value in contemporary society. The study of the old courtyard in Baxian can not only deepen the understanding of Bayu vernacular architectural culture but also provide a useful reference for the protection and inheritance of vernacular architecture. At the same time, this paper also calls for more people to pay attention to and participate in the protection of vernacular architectural culture, and jointly guard these precious historical and cultural heritages.

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