informal housing

What Are Houses Made Of In Africa?

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What Are Houses Made Of In Africa? African architecture uses a wide range of materials, including thatch, stick/wood, mud, mudbrick, rammed earth, and stone. What are South African houses made of? Most homes in Durban are made of bricks like these but they’re almost always hidden under coats of plaster. Instead of stud frame walls,

What Are The Characteristics Of North African Houses?

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What Are The Characteristics Of North African Houses? The styles of North African architecture are varied and often influenced by Muslim and Christian religions. Tents, domed and cylindrical huts, rectangular homes, forest dwellings, shrines, palaces, and mysterious masterpieces all make up the history of North African architecture. What are some characteristics of indigenous African architecture?