Wind Field Analysis for a Tulou (Earthen Building) in Fujian, China — “A Case Study of Eryi Lou”

A study on the Eryi Lou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Fujian's largest round tulou (earthen buildings), reveals that its traditional architecture excels in natural ventilation. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, researchers analyzed the wind field around this structure, considering incompressible isothermal turbulent airflow to assess its ventilation performance. The findings highlight the superior efficiency of the round earthen building's design in facilitating natural air movement, offering insights that could inform future ecological architecture. This research underscores the ingenuity and adaptability of vernacular dwellings in mountainous regions.

Su, Y. M., & Wu, Y. C. (2014). Wind Field Analysis for a Tulou (Earthen Building) in Fujian, China — “A Case Study of Eryi Lou”. Advanced Materials Research, 933, 335–340. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.933.335