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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Standards for rural residential façades and areas

Table 1. Quantification of vernacular indexes for rural building façades and environments
Hierarchical factors Indexes Source
Spatial layout The entry is identifiable. Fu & Dai, 2016; Yuan & Lin,
2018.
Whether the indoor lighting condition is good? Zhang et al., 2023
Whether the outdoor view of the rural building Zhang et al., 2023
is good (whether the distance from the front
building is sufficient)?
Structural Form design Zhang et al., 2022; Source of the
form reference image: https://www.
sohu.com/a/822354254_420849.

Traditional local exterior wall forms are used.
Zhang et al., 2022; Source
of the reference image:
https://www.pinterest.com/
pin/11188699072433910/.

Traditional roof forms are used.
Decoration Exterior design Doors and windows are made of Zhang et al., 2022; Source
and finishing excellent-quality materials and reflect local of the reference image:
cultural characteristics. http://www. 360doc.com/
content/23/1201/14/7654794
_1105934212.shtml.

Local traditional patterns, lines, or decorations Zhang et al., 2022; Source
(animal motifs, wall ornaments, etc.) are used. of the reference image:
http://www. 360doc.com/
content/22/0806/00/21414832_
1042735145.shtml.

Functional indexes Accessibility features and accessibility of the Fu & Dai, 2016
building (e.g., wheelchair ramps and handrails).
The indoor temperature is suitable. Zhang et al., 2023
No wet spots, water damage, or mildew inside Zhang et al., 2023
the house.
Public space Traditional public space (These are spaces formed Is there any traditional public space around the Fu & Dai, 2016; Yuan & Lin,
throughout human history that serve as venues building (ancestral hall, cultural wall, etc.)? 2018; Zhou et al., 2021; Xiong
for collective activities and repositories of cultural et al., 2022.
memory. Such spaces are characterized by distinct
regional, social, and cultural attributes.)
Modern public space Is there any modern public space around the Fu & Dai, 2016; Yuan & Lin,
building (chess room, fitness space, recreation 2018; Zhou et al., 2021; Xiong
space, etc.)? et al., 2022.
Whether the building is in harmony with its Xiong et al., 2022
surroundings?
Are the pipelines around the building in order Zhang et al., 2023
(electrical wires, water pipes, TV telephone
lines, etc.)?

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