Ashanti Houses

West African dwellings.

Overview

Ashanti Houses, using mud and wood, are traditional residences in Ghana, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-plastered walls.
• Thatched roofs, courtyards.
• Vernacular design.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Houses.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Ashanti communal lifestyle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Courtyard (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

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