Why Are Pagoda Roofs Curved
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Usages vary slightly from region to region or from one builder or architect to another.
Why are pagoda roofs curved. Unlike the pergola a garden pagoda is similar to a pavilion in that it has a dedicated roof that protects from direct sunlight and rainfall. Three storied pagoda 1 1. Crucks were matched according to shape and used to support roofs. Our pagoda style has a curved roof similar to chinese architecture a flat square bottom and perched along the front.
Pagodas are square hexagonal or octagonal in a plan. The upturned eaves on roof corners are the most identifiable mark of chinese roof architecture. This happens because in summertime the sun is more directly overhead while in the winter it only gets about 35 degrees above the horizon at noon. A cruck is a curved timber.
The upturned roof design appeared during the han dynasty 206 bc 220 ad and were the standard type used until the song dynasty 960 1279. So rain can run off the roof without dripping through to the main living area during seasonal monsoons. Introduction japanese pagodas look so lightly with the stages of roofs and the anchorage of peoples religious mind from early date. The main factors which influence the shape of roofs are the climate and the materials available for roof structure and the outer covering.
A study on the roof curve of japanese pagodas figure 1. The curved chinese roof is actually letting more light in while at the same time acting as a lens hood by preventing a large fraction of light from entering. Which is the land of the land of golden pagoda. Asian roofs are gently curved out at the corners in order to allow more light to enter the windows in winter and provide extra shade in the summer.
Roof terminology is also not rigidly defined. It is hand made with broad axes from a curved limb or trunk of a tree. They vary in style color and material. Available in four styles these gorgeous country style birdhouses feature an antique copper finish sturdy chain for hanging and attached wind chimes crafted of metal chains bells and flowers.
Zhuozheng garden in suzhou the upturned roof edge in china had the practical effect of admitting the maximum amount of slanting winter sunlight and the minimum amount of downpouring.
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