| Title |
The Process of Modernization of the Conventional Rural Houses in Kyung-gi Province |
| Abstract |
The study is about the process of modernization of conventional rural houses in Kyung-gi province.It aims to identify the pattern of change, particularly focusing on the changes of physical aspects such as material, structure, service equipment, and opening. The site of study is Samga Village, in YongIn County, near Seoul, The study discusses the process of modernization during the three decades from 1960 to 1980. The basic information was obtained through field research and site analysis, and the study relies predominatly on observational and statistical analysis.Four developmental stages can be clearly identified which are; 1 Traditional type, 2 Modified-traditional type, 3 Saemaul type, and 4 The type of urban houses. The analysis was done through identification of changing physical elements such as structural materials, plan change, kitchen and heating, bathroom, and openings. It is interesting to note that the changes of these elements show a certain pattern of sequential steps which also can be classified according to the four developmental stages mentioned above. |