Exploring Climate-Responsive Adaptation Design for Rural Public Buildings in Lingnan：a Case Study of Dongxing Village Cultural Activity Center

Rural architecture in China currently lacks comprehensive planning and design guidance， and the extensive construction model often overlooks nuanced climate-responsive design， resulting in high energy consumption and poor environmental comfort. This study thoroughly analyzed the current shortcomings of the rural public buildings， summarizing climate-responsive design strategies primarily focused on shading， ventilation， and insulation， from traditional Lingnan buildings to modern Lingnan buildings. Furthermore， taking the Dongxing Village Cultural Activity Center in Dongyuan County as a case， the study explored the integration of climate adaptation with the regional culture of Lingnan Hakka， proposing a green low-carbon pathway. Through ECOTECT quantitative simulation， the effectiveness of the design was validated， including improvements in natural ventilation， daylighting， and thermal comfort. The study demonstrates that passive building strategies based on climate-responsive design can significantly enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of rural public buildings， providing scientific support and practical references for rural architecture design in the Lingnan region.