concept   traditional dwellings
21 commonsense assertions
Cultures (21) • China (1) • Japan (1) • South Korea (1) • United States (1) • Vietnam (1) • African cultures (1) • Canada (1) • Europe (1) • Middle East (1) • Russia (1) • Scandinavian countries (1) • Africa (1) • Amazonian cultures (1) • Asian countries (1) • Greenland (1) • Indigenous tribes in the Americas (1) • Inuit communities (1) • Mediterranean countries (1) • Siberian communities (1) • Tropical regions (1) desert communities (1) • more
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1 traditional dwellings China Chinese traditional dwellings often include courtyards or gardens for natural light and tranquility. 3
2 traditional dwellings Japan In Japan, traditional dwellings are characterized by sliding doors and tatami mats, allowing for versatile living spaces. 3
3 traditional dwellings South Korea Traditional dwellings in South Korea are characterized by sliding doors and multi-functional living spaces. 3
4 traditional dwellings United States Traditional United States dwellings have separate rooms, multiple stories, and pitched roofs. 3
5 traditional dwellings Vietnam Vietnamese traditional dwellings incorporate courtyards, gardens, and curved roofs to facilitate family gatherings and natural light. 3
6 traditional dwellings African cultures Traditional African cultures have a variety of architectural styles for dwellings, such as mud huts and beehive huts. 2
7 traditional dwellings Canada Traditional Canadian dwellings are carefully designed for extreme cold weather conditions, with specific architectural features tailored to the environment. 2
8 traditional dwellings Europe Traditional European dwellings typically have separate rooms, multiple stories, and pitched roofs. 2
9 traditional dwellings Middle East Traditional Middle Eastern dwellings combat heat with whitewashed walls and natural ventilation. 2
10 traditional dwellings Russia Traditional Russian dwellings focus on heat conservation with small windows and thick walls in cold winters. 2
11 traditional dwellings Scandinavian countries Traditional dwellings in Scandinavian countries prioritize insulation and heat conservation for extreme cold weather. 2
12 traditional dwellings Africa Traditional dwellings in African culture are typically constructed using natural materials found in the local environment such as mud, thatch, or animal skins. 1
13 traditional dwellings Amazonian cultures Traditional dwellings in Amazonian cultures are constructed from natural resources to harmonize with the environment. 1
14 traditional dwellings Asian countries Traditional dwellings in Asian countries typically feature open layouts and multipurpose spaces for various activities. 1
15 traditional dwellings Greenland Traditional dwellings in Greenland are often partially built below ground to utilize the insulating properties of the earth. 1
16 traditional dwellings Indigenous tribes in the Americas Indigenous tribes in the Americas commonly build their traditional dwellings using locally-sourced natural materials. 1
17 traditional dwellings Inuit communities Inuit traditional dwellings are built partially below ground to utilize the insulating properties of the earth. 1
18 traditional dwellings Mediterranean countries Traditional dwellings in Mediterranean countries often have whitewashed walls and flat roofs to reflect the architectural influence of bright sunlight and warm climate. 1
19 traditional dwellings Siberian communities Traditional Siberian dwellings such as yurts and chums are designed to endure extreme cold and support a nomadic lifestyle. 1
20 traditional dwellings Tropical regions Traditional dwellings in tropical regions are designed to keep occupants cool with features like high ceilings and natural ventilation. 1
21 traditional dwellings desert communities Traditional desert dwellings are designed to offer shade and ventilation in hot, arid climates. 1