| Title | Himalayan Vernacular architecture style |
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| Description | Adapted to the harsh climate and terrain, this style utilizes local materials and construction techniques to create durable and functional structures, often incorporating indigenous artistic expressions. |
| Tags | Vernacular architecture Sustainable building Indigenous design Climate-responsive design Regional adaptation Vernacular Architecture Himalayan Architecture Sustainable Architecture Vernacular Himalayan Sustainable Local materials Traditional |
| Style ID | INHF-599627201-18-11-25-HL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/himalayan-vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/himalayan-vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Arunachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Nepal Bhutan Himalayas Sikkim Himalayan Region |
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| Time Periods | Pre-17th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 19th Century CE 20th Century CE 21st Century CE Pre-modern to present |
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| Sacred Contexts | Domestic Religious Community Homes Temples Monasteries Domestic dwellings Community halls Village temples |
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| Associated Deities | Local deities Buddhist deities |
| Primary Materials | Stone Wood Mud Bamboo Earth Slate |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Small windows Use of local materials Earthquake-resistant construction Sloped Roofs Local Materials Sturdy Construction Stone walls Wooden balconies |
| Keywords | Vernacular architecture Sustainable building Indigenous design Climate-responsive design Regional adaptation Vernacular Architecture Himalayan Architecture Sustainable Architecture Vernacular Himalayan Sustainable Local materials Traditional |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Living Traditional Homes | Book | |
| Living Wood: Traditions of Architecture and Craftsmanship in Himachal Pradesh | Book | Exploration of vernacular architecture in the Himalayan region |
| Living Wood: Tradition and Modernity in Swiss Architecture | Book | Example of vernacular architecture adapting to mountainous terrain. |
| Traditional Architecture of the Indian Himalaya | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bomdila Monastery Bomdila | Secondary | 100% |
| Hanuman Tok Gangtok | Secondary | 100% |
| Rabdentse Fort Pelling | Secondary | 100% |
| Tsuk La Khang Monastery Gangtok | Secondary | 100% |