Research on the Cultural Tracing of the Patriarchal Clan System of Traditional Buildings in the Eastern Zhejiang Province, China, Based on Space Syntax: The Case Study of Huzhai in Shaoxing

The patriarchal clan system is an important prerequisite for the formation and development of Chinese traditional culture. spatial layout space usage buildings are intimately related to Thus, analyzing effective way trace culture buildings. In this study, a typical building named Huzhai in eastern Zhejiang was examined as example. characteristics different relations corresponding users under influence were investigated through “all lines” analysis syntax. process, ritual activities considered crucial tracing province. results demonstrate that province have led “class” distinctions sacrificial families further emphasize class space. differences among classes reflect unequal distribution social resources China’s feudal society. These inequality mastership control result China.