A Study of Lingnan Garden’s Adaptability to Hot and Humid Climate

Abstract

Lingnan garden is one of the three major styles of Chinese classical garden. This paper is intended to analyze the construction methods used in the building of Lingnan gardens to minimize the influences of hot and humid climate, including ventilation, sunshade, heat insulation, temperature reduction, damp proofing, wind proofing and rain proofing, and to discuss its adaptability to climate. To conclude, in the context of ecology, sustainability and green construction, the ‘passive ecology’ strategy stated above has important implications to the building of public modern urban landscape and green spaces.