ACEHNESE call their traditional house Rumoh Aceh. It is a kind of stilted house built atop supporting wooden pillars, each measuring 20 centimeters in diameter. The strength of the pillars is the main support of the house. As many as 16, 20, 24, or 28 round logs of 20-35 centimeters in diameter and 150-170 centimeters in length may be used as pillars. One of the unique characteristics of the traditional rumoh is its sturdy construction, although