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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Development protection of ethnic villages

Figure 11. Jixiangyongcun Tower. Source: Photo from the website: https://k.sina.com.cn/article_6896501755_p19b1043fb00100l1ab.html#p=11

Figure 12. Selection of area for the pilot project. Source: Drawings by the authors

Figure 13. Selection of building for the pilot project. Source: Photos by the authors

patterns, building materials, and construction difficulty. placed on analyzing changes in development modes
In addition, we delved into the industrial structures and and driving forces of the villages before and after the
agricultural economic indicators of existing villages, as earthquake. Notably, our investigation scrutinized the
well as the local traditional construction technologies complete relocation of residents from the former high mid-
and cultural characteristics. Furthermore, our research level mountain to the current area after the earthquake and
mainly centered on exploring the developmental history of its impact on the village’s spatial pattern and architectural
villages, particularly examining the evolving relationship style. Through rigorous identification and comparison
between villages and monasteries. Special emphasis was of buildings in Guantian Village, coupled with expert

Volume 6 Issue 2 (2024) 7 https://doi.org/10.36922/jcau.2043