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Northern Zambia Settlements

African vernacular villages.

Overview

Northern Zambia Settlements, using mud and thatch, are traditional villages, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

  • Mud-walled, thatched roofs.
  • Communal, functional designs.
  • Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Zambian cultural heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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