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Tswana Rondavels

African vernacular huts.

Overview

Tswana Rondavels, using mud and thatch, are traditional homes in Botswana, pre-colonial era.

Core Characteristics

  • Circular mud walls.
  • Thatched conical roofs.
  • Vernacular design.

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Reflects Tswana cultural identity.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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