Luba Huts

Central African dwellings.

Overview

Luba Huts, using mud and thatch, are traditional homes in DR Congo, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Mud walls, thatched roofs.
• Simple, communal designs.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Pre-colonial.
• Residential: Huts.
• African Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Luba cultural simplicity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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