Pit Cave cont.
The primary advantage of living below ground is the superior thermal performance. Generally, dwellings utilizing such spaces provide residents with cool summers and warm winters. The daily temperature remains stable during the four seasons providing a comfortable living environment. Typically, below-ground dwellers do not use cooling systems in the summer and require minimal heat in the winter.
Cave type dwellings make ideal settings for the traditional extended Chinese family structure. The traditional patriarchal family, with its ties and interrelationships, is strengthened by the closeness of the cave dwelling environment. The designs of the dwellings also reflect a tradition of communal living, limited interaction with outsiders, and enclosure and protection of family members. It is a tradition that fosters a sense of unity.
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Pit Community |
Pit Cave Door |
Cave Section
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