Hide

Animal skin covering.

Overview

Hide, from animal skins, is used for portable, lightweight structures in nomadic cultures globally.

Core Characteristics

• Flexible, durable material.
• Used in tents, coverings.
• Nomadic suitability.

Notable Examples

• Cree Cabins (Canada, traditional).
• Tipis (North America, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Nomadic focus.
• Residential: Shelters.
• Indigenous Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enables mobility in nomadic architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tanning (technique), Portability (theory), Covering (element), Vernacular (movement)

Directory

Materials Registry, Architecture Hub, Materials Science