This article points out building materials used in public dwellings in Teluk Palu shore. Based on materials used, types of buildings in Teluk Palu sea shore are devided into three: buildings made from bricks, concrete blocks, and timbers. The bricks and concrete blocks used are according the quality standards. The timbers are also commonly used, those are the second class/good quality. However, the timbers are not treated properly (not being preserved before used). Principles of building methods is revealed here. Keywords: building materials, conditions of houses, principles of earthquake and and tsunami   resistant houses Show More