Proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Architecture: Heritage, Traditions and Innovations (AHTI 2019)

Study on Rwandan Traditional Architecture

Authors
Joseline Niyoyita, Li Haiying
Corresponding Author
Joseline Niyoyita
Available Online June 2019.
DOI
10.2991/ahti-19.2019.36How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Rwandan traditional architecture; conservation; material; design
Abstract

Rwanda has a unique climate, traditional culture and regional characteristic. This paper analyses the traditional architectural function layout, structure, form, construction materials of Rwanda, and its adaptable climate characteristics, and summarizes the traditional construction and local material using different technologies. It’s expected that modern architectural design in Rwanda today draw the essence of traditional architecture.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2019 International Conference on Architecture: Heritage, Traditions and Innovations (AHTI 2019)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
June 2019
ISBN
10.2991/ahti-19.2019.36
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/ahti-19.2019.36How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
Open Access
This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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