Abstract
Traditional dwellings in north Shandong act as an integral part of the Culture of Yellow River. Its value is being recognized by the society gradually. Many protection theories of historical buildings, architectural aesthetics, many cases of building renovation and protection have been proposed. In this paper, we explore and discuss the design methods in renovation of dwellings in north Shandong to find a new road for new rural areas in north Shandong, with remaining the architectural style and cultural tradition of traditional dwelling.