Few local houses

Habitat is a fascinating topic. The genius of all human communities from nomadism to neolithic has always been reflected in habitat concepts. Yurts, igloos and later large urban areas showed continuous human inventions to adapt to various harsh conditions in order to develop family, social and economical links.
Housing in French Guyana is interesting to observe as it combines different factors like hot/humid climate, wooden materials, indigenous cultures, remains of the colonial times and requirements of modern life.
The (very) few pictures below during give a flavor of what can be see when traveling across the (accessible) parts of this country.

Few renovated blocks in the Simarouba district of Kourou. Note the importance on the blinds integrated to the facade.

A private modern house in the Anse district (quartier de l'Anse, Kourou)

Old colonial house close to the market of Cayenne

An old renovated house in Sinnamary

House with artwork on the facade in Tonate/Macouria (after the village heading to Kourou)

A farmer house in Cacao (note the roof with 2 slopes)

 Two old renovated wooden houses at Roura (the first one along the Oyak river)

Two old wooden farmer houses in Kaw village

Two old renovated colonial wooden houses in Mana

The town hall (Mairie) in Saint Laurent du Maroni

A not renovated wooden house inside the Hospital of Saint Laurent du Maroni

Cherry on the cake...Banque de Guyane (Bank of Guiana) - Saint Laurent du Maroni