5. The Thatch-Roofed Peasant Longhouse
What This Idea Means
A simple, humble dwelling representing common medieval agrarian life. It features a long, low profile dominated by a massive, sloped thatched roof made of dried crops.
How to Make It
Build a rectangular foundation ($6 \times 14$) using raw cobblestone and mud bricks. Keep the side walls relatively short—around 3 blocks high. Construct a large pitched roof that extends low to the ground using hay bales or dried kelp blocks mixed with oak stairs. The interior is open-concept, combining living quarters with a small indoor livestock pen.
Tips and Variations
- Orient hay bales in different directions to give the thatched roof a textured, woven appearance.
- Place a small vegetable patch with wheat and carrots directly adjacent to the side walls.
- Variation: Replace hay bales with mud bricks and granite for a warmer, dirt-roof peasant cottage variant.
Materials Needed
Hay bales, mud bricks, cobblestone, oak wood stairs, fences, composters, and wheat seeds.
