Lakota Tipis

Native American dwellings.

Overview

Lakota Tipis, using wood and hide, are portable shelters in the Great Plains, USA, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Conical wooden frames.
• Buffalo hide covering.
• Nomadic design.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Indigenous focus.
• Residential: Shelters.
• Native American Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Lakota nomadic lifestyle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Hide Construction (technique), Portability (theory), Frame (element), Vernacular (movement)