Number of houses in Terengganu

There is research on the history of a number of houses in Terengganu 

- From unknown date to 1900: 'The rumah berpeles" with "tunjuk langit"

- From 1900 onward the limas bungkus 

-From around 1935 onward the atap Belanda with buah gutong 

- Later, after the second world war, came glass windows and the "A" frame roof structure (1948)

Finishing decorative elements mark the status of the owners and the period of the building. Foreign inspiration is present ( Chinese, Indian, European) yet integrated to the vernacular design. 

Another architectural feature is the house basic shape resulting from an adaption to the climate and natural environment. The practical design confers to the buildings their striking visual identity with high roofs, stills and the organic look due to the use of materials from the local forest.