Yakut

Siberian architecture with log cabins and yurts.

Overview

Yakut architecture, using wood and hide, features log cabins and portable yurts, prominent in Sakha Republic, Russia.

Core Characteristics

• Log cabins, insulated.
• Portable hide yurts.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Yakut Yurts (Russia, traditional).
• Yakutsk Settlements (Russia, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Nomadic focus.
• Residential: Yurts.
• Arctic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Yakut craftsmen, it suits extreme climates.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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