Salish

Northwest Coast architecture with plank houses.

Overview

Salish architecture, using cedar and wood, features long plank houses and totem poles, prominent in USA and Canada.

Core Characteristics

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

Notable Examples

• Salish Longhouses (USA, traditional).
• Coast Salish Totems (Canada, traditional).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Salish craftsmen, it preserves coastal traditions.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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