Sami

Scandinavian architecture with portable, conical tents.

Overview

Sami architecture, using wood and reindeer hide, features lavvu tents and goahti, prominent in Arctic regions of Scandinavia.

Core Characteristics

• Portable conical lavvu.
• Wood, hide, earth.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Sami Lavvu (Norway, traditional, conical).
• Sami Goahti (Sweden, traditional, vernacular).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Residential: Nomadic shelters.
• Arctic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Sami craftsmen, it supports nomadic lifestyles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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