In response to the urgent need for developing super-low-energy buildings (SLEBs) under extreme climatic conditions, a critical research gap lies in scientifically quantifying the passive climate adaptation mechanisms of vernacular architecture and translating them into modern design strategies. To this end, this study proposes a multidimensional “Monitoring–Visualization–Quantification” analytical method. Using the Aijing Zhuang building in central Fujian, China, as a case study, this method systematically analyzed its passive regulatory performance through high-frequency monitoring and spatial-interpolation techniques. This research revealed a distinct “Gradient-Buffering-and-Dynamic-Adjustment” mechanism: a maximum indoor–outdoor temperature difference of 5.7 °C was achieved, with indoor temperature variability reduced by 62%. The courtyard, functioning as a “Thermal Buffer” and “Ventilation Hub”, orchestrated the internal climatic gradients. This study provides systematic quantitative evidence for the modern translation of traditional wisdom, and the revealed mechanism can be directly transformed into design strategies for SLEBs adapted to extreme climates.
Cheng et al. (Thu,) studied this question.