Chickee

A Chickee or Chiki is a kind of pile hut, which was developed by the Indian Seminole Tribe of Florida. ' chiki ' is the Seminolenwort for "house." The architectural style of Chikis - palm leaf roof on bald cypress poles - was invented in the early 19th century, when the Seminoles, pursued by U.S. troops, quick, light houses needed to escape quickly. In a sofa and working Chiki also elevated wooden platforms were built, which served the one hand, the cooling and the other hand to protect against small animals and floods. Each Chiki had its own purpose ( cooking, sleeping, eating, working ). Taken together, they formed organized, almost commune- like villages.

Chikis in modern times

Chikis today are still built from the tribe of Mikasuki ( Miccosukee ) in the Everglades. Wealthy residents of South Florida like to build huts chickiähnliche as an ornament for the garden or pool.

Chickis also be built in the remote areas of Everglades National Park where mangrove swamps and large lakes prevent camping on dry ground. They were built especially for outdoor campers; their platform is located at least one meter above the water and can comfortably accommodate four to five campers. They also include portable toilet facilities. Some " Doppelchickis " are connected by webs and can accommodate eight to ten people.

• Local design
• Native American Culture