The traditional Amhara House is built of stone or wattle and daub; the term ጎጆ (goggo) refers to less prestigious huts or House and is associated with young couples’ or poor people’s dwellings.

2023年3月25日 · The document provides information on the geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics of the Amhara region in northern Ethiopia. It then discusses key features of Amhara vernacular architecture, including the use of stone and chikka materials in round and rectangular structures.

2024年2月5日 · Looking specifically at the Amhara Region in Ethiopia, we are going to look at how the environment, terrain, and many other aspects had a hand in the creation of some of these important structures. Starting off with the first city in the Amhara Region, the city of Lalibela is home to many churches carved out of rock during the Zagwe Dynasty.

All basic kinds of building construction can be found in diverse Ethiopian building cultures and types. In this paper, selected examples of this rich heritage, from massive stone buildings to...

2024年2月7日 · Consisting of a circular wall of thin ‘poles stuck in the ground, with cross withies laced to them, and then plastered with a mixture of mud, dung and t’eff straw (chicka) which is applied in layers. When it hardens, it provides a weatherproof barrier which lasts, with a little patching after the rains, for many years.

Client: ANRS (Amhara National Regional State) Housing Development Enterprise; Location: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia; Construction method: Aluminum formwork

2022年12月28日 · By - Alemseged Y. 2015 E.C Vernacular houses of Amhara • The traditional peasant house is rounded with a conical roof supported by a pole that rises in the center. • The houses are built of either stone or wood depending on which material is …

The topic of the research presented here is the investigation of the relation of these statutory planning practices with the local everyday urbanisation. Therefore, Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara National Regional State and located on the mouth of the Blue Nile on Lake Tana, was chosen a case study location.

The design example, using Oxytenanthera abyssinica, provides the traditional layout and materials for an Amhara house, and calculations show the practicality of bamboo in structural design.

2024年3月3日 · Amhara art is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors, often featuring religious and historical themes. Traditional paintings, sculptures, and craftsmanship reflect the rich artistic traditions of the region.