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Traditional Bhutanese Houses - Survey And Research Report
Traditional Bhutanese Houses Survey And Research Report Author:Various Situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a small Buddhist kingdom with a rich building tradition, most recognizable in its dzong fortress architecture complexes with towering exterior walls and associated courtyards, temples and monasteries. But perhaps more engaging are the traditional houses of rammed-earth and timber con... more »struction, a highly durable type of architecture that is said to be fast disappearing from Bhutanese culture. Sponsored by the Ministry of Works and Human Settlements, Bhutan, and the Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan, this exhaustive, detailed and very technical report on traditional houses in Bhutan brings to light a rich history and building practice.« less