| Title | Vernacular Mizo architecture styleRare |
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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. |
| Also Known As | Vernacular Mizo. Timber-framed. Steeply pitched roofs. Nagara Architecture Kalinga Architecture Traditional Mizo Architecture Temple Architecture of Bengal Vernacular Architecture of Northeast India Hindu Temple Architecture of Assam Elements of Dravidian Architecture Indigenous Mizo architecture Vernacular Bamboo wood construction Dravidian Architecture Indigenous Tribal Architecture of Mizoram Hindu Temple Architecture of Northeast India Vernacular Architecture of Mizoram Vernacular Religious. Locally sourced materials simple design. North Indian Temple Style Contemporary Hindu Temple Architecture Vernacular Mizo Architecture Elements of Sikh Gurudwara Architecture Modern Interpretations of Traditional Motifs Indic Decorative Elements Dravidian Temple Pyramidal towers ornate carvings. Indigenous Tribal Architecture of Northeast India Vestiges of Buddhist architectural elements Vernacular Architecture of the region Ahom architecture |
| 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-STY-1256785982-04:02:46:08:04:18:VMAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-mizo-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vernacular-mizo-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 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 |
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| 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% |