Study on the Protective Reuse Strategy of Noble Mansion Buildings in the Old Urban Area of Lhasa

Tibet possesses unique regional characteristics, a profound cultural heritage, and a rich architectural heritage, all of which have a high importance for preservation. However, due to the low economic level in Tibet, study into the preservation of historical structures was delayed. In the recent years, however, a portion of the ancient buildings has been demolished due to the rapid growth of tourists in the region. Using the noble mansion buildings in the old urban area of Lhasa as the research object and “summarizing the building mode, analyzing the existing problems, evaluating and grading the building value, and proposing specific strategies” as the research process, combined with social and economic needs, this paper discusses reasonable protection measures and sustainable reuse methods for such historical buildings. It gives experience and a point of reference for future studies on the preservation of historic buildings in Tibet.