Features of the Hausa Walled Architecture
Features of the Hausa Walled Architecture 1.A Zanko- is a protrusion from the roo d parapet; 2.The dakis (rooms) are built based on the number of wives the man of the house (mai gida) has; 3.Daki Girki/Madafa- the Kitchen is usually a separate building attached to the main building. 4.Rumfa-a shade, 5.Shago-usually a place for a matured unmarried male which is separate from the main building. 6. Rijiya-a well at the centre of the house. 7.Zankwaye ’ (Pinnacles): inevitable feature of Hausa architecture coming in different shapes and sizes and imparting character and beauty to a traditional building. 8. Zaure:The main entrance hall opening to the street which creates a separation between an outside public zone and a private inside. 9.Bishiya (Tree), majority of Hausa houses have (Mango, Neem or Date tree) depending on the size of the house 10. Indararo- the water drainage system on the top of the roofs. 11. Dakali: a place in the household where ...
