Architecture
The Driglam Namzha codifies the traditional rules for the construction of the sacred fortresses or dzongs. No plans are drawn up, nor are nails allowed in the construction. Under the direction of an inspired lama the fortress is constructed by the citizens who participate as part of their tax obligation to the state. As recently as 1998, by royal decree, all buildings must be constructed with multi-coloured wood frontages, small arched windows, and sloping roofs.
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