North American Pacific

Northwest Coast architecture with cedar plank houses.

Overview

North American Pacific architecture, using cedar and wood, features plank houses and totem poles, prominent in USA and Canada.

Core Characteristics

• Cedar plank houses.
• Carved totem poles.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Tlingit Villages (USA, traditional).
• Kwakwakaʼwakw Totems (Canada, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Cultural focus.
• Residential: Plank houses.
• Northwest Coast Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Pacific craftsmen, it preserves indigenous heritage.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wood Carving (technique), Symbolism (theory), Totem Pole (element), Vernacular (movement)