Thatched Mounds Collection

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Buttes Chaumont, 1865 - photographic warehouse, 180 rue de rivoli, paris
LUX4816910 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Buttes Chaumont, 1865 - photographic warehouse, 180 rue de rivoli, paris; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Buttes Chaumont

View of Place Armand Carrel in Paris, c. 1905 (photo)
ELD4939020 View of Place Armand Carrel in Paris, c. 1905 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Place Armand Carrel, entrance to Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris 1905 approx)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Cascade des Buttes Chaumont, 1875
LUX4710713 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Cascade des Buttes Chaumont, 1875; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Cascade des Buttes Chaumont, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Butte de Chaumont, 19th arrondissement, 1869
LUX4701509 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Butte de Chaumont, 19th arrondissement, 1869; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Butte de Chaumont, 19th arrondissement

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La butte Chaumont, 1870
LUX4817957 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La butte Chaumont, 1870; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): La butte Chaumont, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Les Jardins des Buttes Chaumont in "Paris-Instantee", album of photographs in Heliotypie circa 1890 - A
JEB4831117 Les Jardins des Buttes Chaumont in "Paris-Instantee", album of photographs in Heliotypie circa 1890 - A. Lenegre E Cie publishers - Private collection; © Jean Bernard

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Parc des buttes de Chaumont, le pont, 1867
LUX4703208 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Parc des buttes de Chaumont, le pont, 1867; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Parc des buttes de Chaumont, le pont

View of the brick bridge in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris, 1905-14 (b/w photo)
ELD4939092 View of the brick bridge in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris, 1905-14 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

View of the lake and the fishing boats of the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris Postcard 1910 Private Collection
ELD4938010 View of the lake and the fishing boats of the Parc des Buttes Chaumont in Paris Postcard 1910 Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of Buttes chaumont, engraving 19th century
LSE4083573 General view of Buttes chaumont, engraving 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Buttes chaumont)

The Parc des Buttes Chaumont (Buttes-Chaumont), a public garden in the 19th
XEE4181947 The Parc des Buttes Chaumont (Buttes-Chaumont), a public garden in the 19th arrondissement of Paris built under the initiative of Napoleon III

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Thatched mounds are a traditional form of roofing that has been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. These unique structures are made by layering dried grasses or reeds on top of each other to create a thick, insulating barrier against the elements. The process of creating thatched mounds is labor-intensive and requires skill and patience. The materials used must be carefully selected and arranged in such a way that they shed water effectively and provide adequate protection from wind and rain. They have a rustic charm that adds character to any building they adorn. They blend seamlessly with natural surroundings, making them popular choices for eco-friendly construction projects. Despite their traditional origins, they can still relevant today as sustainable building options. Their natural insulation properties make them energy-efficient, while their durability ensures longevity when properly maintained.