INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS OF RUSSIAN NORTH

Nowadays, architecture and design mainly is oriented on development of new technologies. In these conditions it is important to use traditional styles and techniques. This knowledge can help to form a basis for future architects and designers as well as for professionals is to know current ideas and projects. Object of research is Russian wooden architecture, in particular, industrial buildings of Russian North; historical background of formation of this style. These knowledges is an essential base for professional mentality of architects and designers. Results of the study: it was found that specificity of Russian wooden architecture consists of combination of traditions in this region. According to the author’s opinion, understanding of the individual architecture of this region, the specifics of the construction of wooden buildings and untraditional mentality of ancient architects, opens up a large field for investigation of the culture of this region.