Architectural Spatial Characteristics of Fujian Tubao from the Perspective of Chinese Traditional Ethical Culture

Ethics was used as a building code in ancient China, not only to guide the construction of cities and buildings but also define strict hierarchy architectural characteristics. The Fujian Tubao is unique vernacular architecture defensive rammed earth dwelling China. existing research on spatial characteristics from perspective traditional ethical culture focuses official residential-oriented architecture, dwellings has yet been carried out. Based data our field over last ten years 11 case studies, this paper constructs framework through five aspects, axis, functional arrangement, volume, settlement pattern, defense system, analyzes under perspective. We find that although with mainly functions, it follows Chinese concept “clear-cut order superiority inferiority”; however, because its special performance, added practical space arrangement pattern. This study helps provide manual for restoration sustainable development heritage southeastern coastal regions