Natural Building

What is natural bulding? It’s an umbrella term for the dicipline of which promotes the contruction of physical structures using a sustainable process of locally available materials with a focus on organic materials. So think wooden frames, strawbale insulation, clay walls.

  1. Types of Natural Buildings
  2. Historical Buildings of Taiwan
  3. List of Sources

There are many different types of natural buildings which all have their own unique style and purpose. Its important to choose types which are suitable for your local climate and context.

Types of Natural Buildings

Bamboo Construction – high weight to strength ratio, think about how bamboo scafolding is still used in Hong Kong. The plant is fast growing resouces and native to the Taiwan region.

Image of a two story building contructed out of bamboo, with a spiral staircase also made out of bamboo.

Historical Buildings of Taiwan

The Island of Taiwan is home to many different aboriginal tribes with distinct building styles that made sense for the social structure that made up the tribe.

List of Sources