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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Development protection of ethnic villages

contributing to the unique aesthetic of Tibetan architecture these buildings are not in line with the local construction
(Figure 22). The Bianma wall has become a symbol of culture. In addition, the simple spaces formed by colored
spiritual culture in Tibetan architecture. The preservation steel sheds, built without approval, and destroy the façade
and inheritance of the Bianma wall signifies the protection relationship of traditional Tibetan residential buildings.
and embodiment of the distinctive regional culture of Tibetan Therefore, the renovation designs focus on the elevation,
areas, which holds great significance for the design of modern considering the material, tone, and pattern. It aims to
Tibetan architecture (Jiang & Zhao, 2019). restore the stone and wood structures of the external walls
of Jiarong Tibetan folk houses and follows traditional
The walls of the existing residential buildings are all intangible heritage construction techniques (Figure 23).
painted in light colors, and the structure and materials of The design uses local materials, with stone affixes to the

Figure 22. Material and decoration of the exterior wall. Source: Photos by the authors

Figure 23. Traditional Diaolou construction skills. Source: Photos by the authors

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