Kenya

Kenya combines the Indian Ocean coast, central highlands, the Great Rift Valley, major lakes, savannas and arid northern plains. Climate ranges from humid maritime conditions to cool highlands and semi-arid interiors. Earth, stone, timber and thatch support diverse inland traditions, while the Swahili coast developed coral-rag and lime construction with shaded courtyards and verandas; ventilation and roof design vary strongly with rainfall and altitude.