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Journal of Chinese

Architecture and Urbanism

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Analysis of the indoor wind environment in

buildings on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau of
China: A case study of the Dege Scripture

Printing House

Lei Zhong , Xiaoliang Wang 1,2,3† , Li Yang 1,2 , Shuliang Li 1,2,3 ,
1†
1
1
Ting Huang , and Xianmin Mai *
1 Department of Architecture, School of Architecture, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan,
China
2 China-Portugal Joint Laboratory of Cultural Heritage Conservation Science supported by the Belt
and Road Initiative, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
3 Sichuan Zoige Alpine Wetland Ecosystem National Observation and Research Station, Southwest
Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Regional Green Building)

Abstract

† These authors contributed equally
to this work. The Dege Scripture Printing House (DSPH), built in 1729, is located on the southeastern
edge of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau and serves as a significant center for Tibetan Buddhism
*Corresponding author: culture. Compared to typical Tibetan architecture, DSPH features unique characteristics,
Xianmin Mai
(21900098@swun.edu.cn) such as its substantial size, diverse structures, and adaptability to the local climate. The
surrounding topography of DSPH primarily comprises plateaus and hilly plains, and the
Citation: Zhong, L., Wang, X.,
Yang, L., Li, S., Huang, T., & Mai, region experiences a continental plateau monsoon climate. This climate is characterized
X. (2024). Analysis of the indoor by cold temperatures due to high altitude, low precipitation, long sunshine hours, dry
wind environment in buildings on air, long winters, short summers, and intense solar radiation. To thoroughly assess the
the Qinghai-Tibet plateau of China:
A case study of the Dege Scripture ventilation status of DSPH, a 3D scan of the building, physical environment tests, and
Printing House. Journal of Chinese indoor wind environment simulations were carried out. The field test results show
Architecture and Urbanism, that the unique architectural design of DSPH helps mitigate the impact of the harsh
6(4), 2396.
https://doi.org/10.36922/jcau.2396 climate on indoor activities. By analyzing and evaluating the wind environment of
DSPH, locally adapted climate resilience practices are summarized, and the physical
Received: December 10, 2023
properties of buildings characteristic of the Tibetan plateau are clarified. These findings
Accepted: March 8, 2024 provide a reference for promoting the development of local climate-adapted buildings,
Published Online: October 24, 2024 preserving traditional architectural culture, and promoting the integration of modern
architecture with traditional culture. Furthermore, this study represents an important
Copyright: © 2024 Author(s).
This is an open-access article step toward enhancing energy efficiency and green building practices in ethnic minority
distributed under the terms of the settlements, contributing to sustainable development in the region.
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Non-Commercial 4.0 International
(CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits all Keywords: Tibetan plateau architecture; Climate adaptive technology; Wind
non-commercial use, distribution, environment analysis; Dege Scripture Printing House; Green building
and reproduction in any medium,
provided the original work is
properly cited.
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