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Period: 6000 BCE to Feb 25, 1500
Dugouts (zemlyanki)
A dugout or dug-out, also known as a pit-house, earth lodge, mud hut, is a shelter for humans or domesticated animals and livestock based on a hole or depression dug into the ground. Dugouts can be fully recessed into the earth, with a flat roof covered by ground, or dug into a hillside. These structures are one of the most ancient types of human housing known to archeologists, and the same methods have evolved into modern "earth shelter" technology. -
5000 BCE
pithouse
A dugout or dug-out, also known as a pit-house, earth lodge, mud hut, is a shelter for humans or domesticated animals and livestock based on a hole or depression dug into the ground. Dugouts can be fully recessed into the earth, with a flat roof covered by ground, or dug into a hillside. These structures are one of the most ancient types of human housing known to archeologists, and the same methods have evolved into modern "earth shelter" technology.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugout_(shelter) -
Period: 3100 BCE to 3000 BCE
Houses of ancient Greece
Men and women lived in different parts of the house. Women had the back and upstairs part.
Most houses in Ancient Greek towns were built from stone or clay. The roofs were covered with tiles, or reeds, and the houses had one or two storeys. The floors of the rooms were tiled to keep them cool, although in winter fires in metal baskets were sometimes needed. http://www.localhistories.org/houses.html -
3000 BCE
Greek house
In most of ancient Greece, a house was built around an open air courtyard. Houses were built of stone, wood, and clay bricks. They were sturdy and comfortable. Larger homes might have several bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathing room, a woman's sitting area, a men's dining room, and one or two rooms for storage. http://greece.mrdonn.org/houses.html -
600 BCE
Chinese house
Houses were laid out in a similar way. Most houses had pounded earth foundations and timber frames, with walls and floors made of brick, earth, or wood. The actual layout of an ancient Chinese building was similar whether it was the home of a rich family, a poor family, a temple, or a palace. Differences came in size of the house, and in the interior design and decoration. But the layout itself was consistent. http://china.mrdonn.org/homes.html -
Period: 600 BCE to 400 BCE
Ancient China
Ancient Chinese houses were built using sun-dried bricks, wood and pounded earth, very often around a central courtyard. There are a number of ancient architectural types, including Siheyuan and Tulou, with most stressing the importance of "feng shui," which is defense and harmony with the natural environment. -
Period: Feb 25, 1100 to Feb 25, 1500
Russian Izba
Primarily the Slavs settled in forested areas because predatory nomads kept them north of the steppes. In forested regions the izba typically was a log structure with a pitched, thatched roof. In the few non-forested areas where East Slavs lived prior to the construction of fortified lines, which walled the steppe off from areas to the north of it, people inhabited houses constructed of staves, wattle, and mud. -
Feb 24, 1500
Russian wooden house
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Feb 24, 1500
Russian izba
A typical izba only has one big room, approximately 265 square feet, where peasants cook, eat and sleep, and the central object inside is the stove. The very name of izba comes from the stove: in early Russian, izba meant “the one being heated.” Stoves made of brick or clay were placed on a separate base, so that the house wouldn’t lean to its side. Inside the stove base, dishes and cookware were stored. http://services.rbth.ru/arts/2014/01/30/the_wonders_of_the_russian_izba_33697.html -
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Wigwam in the USA
The domed, round shelter was used by many different Native American cultures. The curved surfaces make it an ideal shelter for all kinds of conditions. These structures are formed with a frame of arched poles, most often wooden, which are covered with some sort of roofing material. Details of construction vary with the culture and local availability of materials. Some of the roofing materials used include grass, brush, bark, rushes, mats, reeds, hides or cloth. -
Wigwam
The curved surfaces of the wigwam made them an ideal shelter in many different types of climates and even the worst of weather conditions. To build a wigwam, Native Americans normally started with a frame of arched poles that were usually made of wood. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigwam -
The Burj Al Arab
In a city famous for its architecture, the Burj Al Arab defines the Dubai skyline. The newest building on a long list of architecture built on a grand scale, the Burj Al Arab was built in 1994 and is one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Al_Arab -
smart house
Home automation or smart home is the residential extension of building automation. It involves the control and automation of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and security, as well as home appliances such as washer/dryers, ovens or refrigerators/freezers. They use Wi-Fi for remote monitoring and are a part of the Internet of things.
