How does housing reflect Guatemala?

Question

How does the housing in Guatemala reflect their environment (building materials used, type of roof, position relative to sun, above/below ground, window size and placement, water consideration, etc.) THANKS!!

Answer 1

Housing in Guatemala needs some assistance.  In 1997, about 40,000 households received 2,000 to benfit from housing subsidies and 50,000 households in the informal sector will receive legal titles top their properties through the regulatory reform.  The loans run for 25-years with a four year grace period at the variable interest rate at 6.97 percent.

Answer 2

Genrally houses are concrete or cender block.  City houses will have smaller windows or fewer windows but usually an open courtyard.  All will be above ground.   Due to the mild weather conditions, the need for heating and air conditioning is not there. Roofs are generally Tin, tile, or in some rural areas, palm leaf.