Taino Huts

Indigenous Caribbean dwellings.

Overview

Taino Huts, using wood and thatch, are traditional dwellings in the Caribbean, pre-1500s.

Core Characteristics

• Circular, thatched roofs.
• Wooden frames.
• Vernacular design.

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Taino communal lifestyle.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History