1. Different sizes
(1) Although Beijing courtyard houses have certain regulations, their scales are different. They can be mainly divided into three types, namely large courtyard houses, The middle four together and the small four together. A large courtyard can also be called a "big house gate". It is generally a duplex courtyard, which means that the courtyard is composed of multiple courtyards connected in depth. It has many courtyards, such as front yard, backyard, east yard, west yard, etc., and covers a large area. , mainly used for government offices and mansions. The middle courtyard mainly includes five north rooms, three in the front and two in the east, and three in the east and west. In addition, the front yard and the back yard are separated by a courtyard wall. After the above introduction, it is not difficult to understand that Xiaosihe generally includes three north rooms, two east and west wing rooms, and three south rooms. Middle Sihe and Xiao Sihe are generally chosen by ordinary residents.
(2) This can also be said to be the most typical characteristic of Beijing courtyard houses. Except for individual houses, the layout of Beijing's courtyard houses is very square. All buildings are oriented towards due south, due north, due west, and due east. They are very different from the flexible residences in the south.
2. Simple materials
(1) The design and construction of Beijing courtyards are relatively easy. The materials used are very simple. No steel bars and cement are needed, blue bricks and gray tiles are required, and bricks and wood are combined and mixed. The building, of course, uses wooden structure as the main standard structure and is light in weight. If there is an earthquake, it will not be afraid no matter how big the magnitude is, which means that the courtyard can be earthquake-proof. The overall building color is gray and blue, giving people a very simple impression and making life very comfortable.
3. Follow Feng Shui
(1) Siheyuan is used in the surrounding areas, mainly in Beijing, with the central axis as the symmetry. The main door opens in the southeast direction of the south, and the main door is not in line with the central axis. The main house faces each other, that is to say, the main door opens in the southeast of the courtyard. This is based on the orientation of the Eight Diagrams. The main house is located in the north for Kanzhai. If you want to build a Kanzhai, you must open the Xunmen door. "Xunmen" is better.
(2) Therefore, the gate of Beijing courtyard opens in the southeast direction. This is determined based on Feng Shui theory. This is only done around Beijing, but not elsewhere.
4. Good privacy
(1) The courtyard of Beijing courtyard is spacious, and the houses on the four sides are independently distributed. Although they are connected by verandas, they do not interfere with each other. There are very few windows on the exterior walls of Beijing courtyard houses. The doors are only opened in the southeast corner. When the door is closed, it becomes a world of its own, where the whole family can enjoy themselves and enjoy good privacy.
5. More greenery and less waterscapes
(1) Regardless of the size of a Beijing courtyard, the owner will plant flowers and trees in the courtyard, mostly crabapples, magnolias, pomegranates, and peonies. Never plant cypress, mulberry, pear, etc. In addition, unlike southern courtyards, Beijing courtyards rarely have water features, and fish tanks are often placed in the center of the courtyard. In addition to being used for viewing, they can also regulate the air.