Cherokee

Native American architecture with wattle-and-daub homes.

Overview

Cherokee architecture, using wood and mud, features wattle-and-daub houses and council structures, prominent in Southeast USA.

Core Characteristics

• Wattle-and-daub construction.
• Circular or rectangular homes.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Cherokee Villages (USA, traditional, wattle-and-daub).
• Tahlequah Council House (USA, traditional, Cherokee).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Residential: Villages.
• Native American Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Cherokee craftsmen, it supports community living.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Wattle and Daub (technique), Functionalism (theory), Wall (element), Vernacular (movement)