Abstract:The meaning of building modernization mainly refers to the modernization of building function and building technology, its way is to use the latest scientific and technological achievements to make the building meet the needs of modern production and life. The nationalization of architecture mainly refers to that the architecture has the characteristics of the country, the nation and the region through modernization of traditional architecture and nationalization of foreign architecture. China's traditional architecture is divided into two systems: official and folk. Folk house, as a traditional building, has obvious local characteristics and strong national characteristics. From the historical practice of folk dwellings, this paper summarizes its excellent characteristics and experience, which can be used for reference and application in modern architectural creation. It will have enlightening and practical significance for the modernization and nationalization of Chinese architectural creation.