Pueblo Craftsmen

Native American builders.

Overview

Pueblo craftsmen, using adobe and stone, built multi-story villages in the Southwest USA, 8th–13th century.

Core Characteristics

• Adobe walls, flat roofs.
• Communal layouts.
• Vernacular design.

Notable Works

• Mesa Verde (USA, 12th century).

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 8th–13th century.
• Residential: Villages.
• Native American Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, defines Pueblo culture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

Architects Registry, Architecture Hub, History