Mapuche Rukas

Indigenous Chilean dwellings.

Overview

Mapuche Rukas, using wood and straw, are traditional circular homes in Chile, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

• Circular thatched roofs.
• Wooden frames.
• Communal vernacular design.

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Indigenous focus.
• Residential: Huts.
• Indigenous Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Mapuche cultural and communal lifestyle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Thatching (technique), Community Design (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)