| Title | Tamil Nadu Vernacular architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Tamil Nadu Vernacular architecture encompasses diverse regional building traditions adapted to local climate and materials, often featuring courtyard layouts, tiled roofs, and locally sourced timber and stone. |
| Also Known As | Chettinad Domestic Fuses Tamil European styles. Dravidian Architecture Nagarathar Architecture Tamil Nadu Vernacular Architecture Chettinad Style Art Deco European Baroque Colonial Style |
| Tags | Vernacular Regionalism Climate-responsive Sustainable |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-7219524833-12:51:29:03:07:23:TNVAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/tamil-nadu-vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/tamil-nadu-vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | Pre-colonial Colonial Post-colonial |
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| Sacred Contexts | Domestic Agricultural Community |
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| Primary Materials | Timber Clay tiles Lime Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Courtyards Tiled roofs Verandahs Earthen walls Raised platforms |
| Keywords | Vernacular Regionalism Climate-responsive Sustainable |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Houses of Tamil Nadu | Book | Study of vernacular building practices in Tamil Nadu. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chettinad Palace Karaikudi | Secondary | 100% |