Mongolian Plateau

Architecture with portable gers.

Overview

Mongolian Plateau architecture, using felt and wood, features collapsible gers, prominent in Mongolia.

Core Characteristics

• Felt-covered gers.
• Wooden lattice frames.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Mongolian Gers (Mongolia, traditional).
• Ulaanbaatar Encampments (Mongolia, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Nomadic focus.
• Residential: Gers.
• Central Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mongolian craftsmen, it supports nomadic lifestyles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tent Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Frame (element), Vernacular (movement)