Thatched Roof Villages from Chile to Japan Celebrated for Ancient Building Technique
Reed, straw and dried plant materials form the basis of an ancient construction method that has produced some of the world's most picturesque rural retreats. The technique is documented across locations spanning Chile to Japan.
Key facts
- Thatched roofs are made using reeds, straw and dried plants
- The building method is described as ancient
- Thatched roof villages are found from Chile to Japan
- The villages are characterized as among the most picturesque rural retreats
Entities
Institutions
- Architectural Digest
Locations
- Chile
- Japan