Table 11 Case 4 Heat Map Representation

From: A quantitative evaluation method for ritual design expression in case studies of traditional Chinese architecture

Nodal space

Ritualistic behavior

HM4-A

HM4-B

Degree of environment-behavior match

Drum Tower

gatherings

Located in the center of the composition, the building is iconic with high pedestrian traffic

The layout of the village is centered on the Drum Tower, which serves the functions of collective deliberation and public entertainment

high

Theater Pavilion

song-singing

Attractive with high foot traffic near ponds

The theater is the stage for performing Dong opera, and the song-singing ceremony takes place here

average

Courtyard

social

The phenomenon of crowd gathering is obvious here, with spatial cohesion

Open space with social and cultural exchange functions; serves as a gathering and dispersal area

average

Sasa Altar

worship

The space is small and there is a noticeable stagnation in pedestrian traffic

A place of worship for the villagers; small spatial scale

high