The traditional Tibetan houses, like other Tibetan culture forms, are unique and full of local characteristic features: in valley area of south Tibet, people live in a castle-like house. In the pastoral area in North Tibet people live in tents for most of the time. While in the forest area along the Yarlung Tsangbo River, people live in wooden buildings which are distinctive and different from each other. People in Ali plateau live even in cave dwellings.
No single style exists throughout all of Jamaica. Jamaican architecture can include elements of African, Mediterranean, Spanish, contemporary, ranch, Bermuda or colonial styles. The Mediterranean and colonial styles are popular in new-construction homes, with older homes being ranch style.
Homes typically feature bright colors, usually in shades of blue, green, yellow, tan, brown or terra-cotta. Roofs can be tile, slate, metal or composite.
Some people in Australia do build houses out of mud. The mud house, is a cheap house which is cool in summer and warm in winter. It is not only easy to build, but also strong, beautiful and artistic. Therefore, it is another alternative for those who want to build their own houses.
Redcliffe is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region in the north-east of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately 28 kilometres north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. Redcliffe is a popular location for residents of Brisbane seeking a place to relax at its sandy beaches and café strip and hotels on Redcliffe Parade, through its central business district.
Whereas cave dwelling in the West conjures up images of prehistoric men, for many millions in parts of China it is just a matter of tradition, and sheer common sense. Besides, these days cave homes come equipped with all facilities such as cookers and refrigerators and are even wired for cable TV.
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