Iban Villages

Malaysian longhouse settlements.

Overview

Iban Villages, using wood and bamboo, are traditional longhouses in Borneo, Malaysia.

Core Characteristics

• Stilted wooden longhouses.
• Communal open verandas.
• Vernacular design.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Longhouses.
• Southeast Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Iban communal lifestyle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Construction (technique), Community Design (theory), Stilt (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History