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Sami Lavvu

Scandinavian nomadic tent.

Overview

Sami Lavvu, using wood and fabric, built in northern Scandinavia, pre-modern era.

Core Characteristics

  • Conical, portable design.
  • Climate-responsive, lightweight.
  • Vernacular aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

  • Vernacular: Pre-modern.
  • Residential: Tents.
  • Indigenous Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Sami nomadic lifestyle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Fabric Construction (technique), Mobility (theory), Frame (element), Vernacular (movement)