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Traditional Homes | Nomadic Homes | Town Homes |
In Bejing in China people
lived in houses known as 'Square Compounds' Houses were on four sides of a courtyard The main house was on the northside facing south The most important members of family lived in this house The east and west sides were used for storage, kitchens and bathrooms |
The mongolians of Inner Mongolia in Northern China
live in homes called yurts They are used by herdsmen when they are driving their herd to better grazing They can be carried easily and can be set up in one hour Provide protection nad shelter against storms and bad weather Doors are close to the ground to keep in heat |
In the picture below there are examples of the
houses found in cities all over China
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As Hong Kong has a huge population for such a
small country most people do not live in houses The majority of people live in apartments in the city. |
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Tonle Sap River in Cambodia Homes are built on stilts above this river to keep out the water when the river floods |
Traditional Japanese homes show a harmony between the garden and the home Due to the mild climate in Japan homes have thin walls They have overlapping and slanted curved roofs because it rains alot in the summer They are made from timber to keep them cool in hot humid summers However they are easily damaged by earthquakes and fires |
If you would like to learn more about traditional Japanese homes visit www.ksky.ne.jp/~akihiroh/house/htm
A modern Japanese house built in the traditional style |
Modern Japanese apartments |
If you are interested in Japanese culture visit www.sover.net/~johnd/categories.html |