Dayak Longhouses

Communal dwellings of Dayak people in Borneo.

Overview

Built by Dayak craftsmen, using timber and thatch.

Design Features

Features elongated structure and communal spaces.

Architectural Connections

• Southeast Asian: Borneo context.
• Residential: Communal housing.
• Traditional: Vernacular design.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by vernacular, shaping Iban Longhouses.

Related Architects & Works

Dayak Craftsmen (related architect), Iban Longhouses (related building), Elongated Structure (element), Traditional (period)