Ramadas of the Southwest
Schnaubelt E. 2023. Ramadas of the Southwest. National Park Service, Sonoran Desert Network
How did indigenous peoples of the Sonoran Desert stay cool? What is vernacular architecture and why is it relevant today? This article explores the history of ramada use by the Akimel O’odham and Tohono O’odham, describes the ramada built at the Desert Research Learning Center, and highlights the importance of constructing living spaces in harmony with the natural environment.
- Type
- Resource Brief
- Authors
- Schnaubelt, Elizabeth
- Date of Issue
- 2023-12
- Publisher
- National Park Service, Sonoran Desert Network
- Units
- SODN
- Keywords
- akimel oodham, american indians, archeology, ramada, tohono oodham