Aboriginal Architecture Architecture of Taiwan

chinese , aborigines made use of natural materials basic construction materials such straw, wood, bamboo, grass, stone, soil, etc. types , styles vary depending on environment, climate, , cultural influences of each tribe. example, amis tribe tend live in larger communities , planned layout of community such placement of communal homes , plaza matters of governance inside, planting bamboo forest around outside camps , guard stations defend against foreign aggressors. atayal , saisiyat tribes made homes out of wood , bamboo while tao tribe live further away on orchid island , faced strong changes in seasonal weather such typhoons, developed houses made use of digging vertically ground strengthen foundations.