Indigenous Architecture

noun a material, such as straw, rushes, or palm leaves, used to cover roofs

• The roof of the traditional cottage was made of tightly packed thatch.
• I love the cozy look of thatch roofs on old houses.
• That party was so fun, it was totally thatch!
• The idea of using thatch as a metaphor for protection dates back centuries.

noun a long, narrow, single-room building used by some Native American peoples, especially in the Northeast, as a community center

• The longhouse was a traditional dwelling used by indigenous people in Southeast Asia.
• We had a great time visiting a longhouse during our trip to Borneo.
• That longhouse party last night was lit!
• The company's headquarters was often referred to as the longhouse, symbolizing unity and community.