Zambia

Zambia is a high plateau country crossed by major river systems including the Zambezi, with escarpments, wetlands and the more industrialised Copperbelt in the north-central zone. Its subtropical climate alternates between wet and dry seasons. Traditional construction uses earth and brick, timber, grasses and thatch, with stone locally available; pitched roofs, shaded verandas and durable earthen walls reflect rainfall, temperature and material access.