Wattle and Daub

Constructing walls with woven sticks and mud.

Overview

Wattle and daub uses wood and mud for lightweight, sustainable walls in vernacular architecture.

Core Characteristics

• Lightweight and flexible.
• Local and sustainable materials.
• Traditional craftsmanship.

Notable Examples

• Tudor Houses (UK, 16th century, wattle and daub walls).
• African Round Huts (Africa, traditional, vernacular).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Vernacular focus.
• Residential: Rural homes.
• Vernacular: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by local traditional builders, it sustains vernacular construction.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Adobe Construction (technique), Vernacular (theory), Wall (element), Neo-Vernacular (movement)