| Title | Vernacular Mizo architecture style |
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| Description | Vernacular Mizo architecture utilizes locally sourced materials like bamboo and timber, characterized by steeply pitched roofs designed to manage heavy rainfall, reflecting the region's climate and cultural traditions. |
| Tags | Bamboo Timber Mizo Northeast India Vernacular Bamboo construction Wood construction Mizo Architecture Bamboo Construction Vernacular Architecture Mizo house Bamboo architecture Northeast India vernacular |
| Style ID | INHF-683143069-18-11-25-VE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-mizo-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vernacular-mizo-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Mizoram |
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| Time Periods | Traditional to contemporary Pre-colonial to present |
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| Sacred Contexts | Residential Community spaces Religious spaces Community Traditional Mizo religious practices |
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| Primary Materials | Bamboo Timber Thatch Wood Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Steeply pitched roofs Raised platforms Timber framing Stilted structures Bamboo walls Thatched roofs Elevated platforms Stilt construction Sloping roofs Use of bamboo Earthen Plaster |
| Keywords | Bamboo Timber Mizo Northeast India Vernacular Bamboo construction Wood construction Mizo Architecture Bamboo Construction Vernacular Architecture Mizo house Bamboo architecture Northeast India vernacular |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vernacular Architecture of the North East | article | |
| Building with Earth: Design and Technology of a Sustainable Architecture | Book | Relevant for understanding earthen construction techniques. |
| Northeast India: A Handbook of Vernacular Architecture | Article | Overview of vernacular architecture in Northeast India. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Mandir Serchhip | Secondary | 100% |
| Rama Mandir Lunglei | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Hanuman Mandir Aizawl | Secondary | 100% |
| Vishwakarma Mandir Lawngtlai | Secondary | 100% |