Genesis of single slope top in Shanxi Province

There are two main reasons why Shanxi adopts single slope top:

1. Due to the scarcity of precipitation in Shanxi Province, the design of single slope roof is beneficial to the rapid drainage of the roof.

2. In the quadrangle of Shanxi Province, the roofs of houses on all sides are inclined to the center of the courtyard, which can also collect rainwater better.

To sum up, the reason why Shanxi has a single slope top is mainly due to the consideration of local climate and architectural characteristics.