Fujian Tulou Rammed Earth Structures: Optimizing Restoration Techniques Through Participatory Design and Collective Practices

Fujian Tulou, a significant part of China's built heritage, faces deterioration and abandonment despite some structures being UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This study identifies that participatory design and collective practices can optimize restoration techniques for rammed earth walls, ensuring both the preservation of cultural value and structural integrity. By focusing on grouting and stitching cracks with earthen mortar, researchers propose a method that leverages the community's collaborative nature to address the unique characteristics of these structures. This approach aims to revitalize Fujian Tulou villages, preventing further disintegration and abandonment.

Frangedaki, E., Gao, X., Lagaros, N. D., Briseghella, B., Marano, G. C., Sargentis, G. F., & Meimaroglou, N. (2020). Fujian Tulou Rammed Earth Structures: Optimizing Restoration Techniques Through Participatory Design and Collective Practices. Procedia Manufacturing, 44, 92–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.209