Since much of the construction material used in such structures was readily available, housing problems were few. Mud could be obtained by simply mixing soil and water.
पूर्वी अफ्रीका में, समुद्र - किनारे के इलाकों में घरों की छत घास - फूस से बनी होती थी और ज़मीन को छूती थी ।