Many researches on the typology of 'Maru'(Wooden deck) in Korean traditional houses have mainly focused on the high-class houses in the central region of Korea. They were mainly concerned on defining Maru's typology by social status of the owner, based on the researches regarding its physical and spatial properties. Maru in the high-class traditional houses has been served as an essential architectural feature showing the social status of owners as well as adapting in the region of humid and hot summer. This research investigated the typology of Maru's placement in traditional single houses of four Kan in Chonnam province, which shows many differences in its placement according to the regions. Research results show that the typology of Maru's placement and openness is different with the location of houses within the region. This difference affects on the circulation of movement, which eventually affects on the pattern of space use. The difference is also very likely to be affected by the natural environment of geography and climate of the region.

• 장동국(조선대학교 건축학부 조교수) | Chang Dong-Kuk (Assistant Prof. Chosun University)
• 정성균(조선대학교 대학원 석사) | Chung Seong-Kyoon (MSc. Chosun University)
• 신웅주(조선대학교 대학원 박사수료) | Shin Woong-Ju (PhD. Candidate Chosun University)
• 은철영(조선대학교 대학원 박사수료) | Eun Chul-Young (PhD. Candidate Chosun University)
• 김수인(조선대학교 건축학부 교수) | Kim Soo-In (Prof. Chosun University)
• 박강철(조선대학교 건축학부 교수) | Park Kang-Chul (Prof. Chosun University)