Warmth and comfort have been valued by humans, whether as spiritual concepts or more practical ones. Everybody wants a home they can return to whenever needed, but nearly every country sees a "home" as something else.
Homeowners can be characterized by their unique shapes and unusual interior decoration.
These are nine incredible traditional houses from different parts of the world.
Wigwam — North America
Wigwams are conical hut that has a hole to hold smoke. Native Americans often construct them. Frames are made from thin, curved tree trunks. They can be covered with bark, skins or other pieces of cloth.
These dwellings are not meant to be moved but can be assembled and moved to another location if needed.
Palloza — Spain
Palooza, a traditional Galician housing type, is located in the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula. The wooden frame was covered with a stone wall, which left openings for doors or small windows.
The whole structure was then covered with a thatched cone roof. Palooza was used in Galicia as housing from the 1960s to 1970s.
Kurin' — Ukraine
Kurin', a Ukrainian word meaning "smoke", was the home of the Cossacks living in the lower reaches of the Dnipro-Don rivers. In the XVII century, Cossack settlements first appeared in floodplains (river-reed bushes).
These temporary homes had walls of earthen mounds covered with clay and tiled with reed. There was also a hole for smoke. You can still see many original Cossack dwellings in modern huts throughout Eastern Europe.
Diaolou — ChinaDiaolou
Guangdong Province, southern China. It is a high-rise fortified building. The Ming Dynasty was when gangs were operating in southern China. These fortress houses were constructed following tradition in safer times.
Torfbae — irIceland
Since the Vikings, the torfbaeir (or turf house) has been a traditional building in Iceland. The harsh climate and scarcity of wood influenced the design. The site was covered with large flat stones, then covered with a wooden frame. The house was divided into two halves: one for people and the other for cattle.
Minka — Japan
Minka, a traditional Japanese house for the lower classes of society, is known as the "lower strata" and can be found in Japan. Farmers, artisans, and small merchants. These adorable houses were constructed with local clay, bamboo, wood and wood. Even though it is simple, Minka houses have a Japanese charm.
Manyatta — Africa
Manyatta is the traditional home of the African Maasai tribe. This home was built by women, which is unusual in Western culture. It is constructed from wooden poles tied with grass and reinforced by cow droppings and mud. Manyatta, like other dwellings on the list, has at least two rooms. One for sleeping and cooking and one for young cattle.*
IglooNative — Canadians
The igloo is one of the most well-known traditional house types. The igloo is made of blocks of snow and forms a dome. The Inuit often used igloos in the Canadian Arctic. They were temporary shelters for hunters, seasonal homes for one or more families, or they formed whole villages with large halls home to ceremonies, meetings, and sporting competitions.
Mazanka — Ukraine
Mazurka, an old Ukrainian traditional hut, is intended to be used in warm and mild climates. It is usually constructed around a wooden frame with thin branches as walls. For better thermal isolation, the outside was covered with white clay and the inside, a mixture of clay, straw, and reeds. Mazurka, despite not being adequately supported, was able to last for over 100 years. These huts can still be found all across Ukraine.
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