Traditional and Improvised Housing Materials in Somalia

What Somali Homes Are Made Of

Traditional: Mud bricks (arero), thatch, wooden poles, corrugated metal sheets.

Conflict‑Driven Improvisation: Displaced families often use cardboard, plastic sheeting, scrap metal, and salvaged materials due to scarcity and insecurity.

Urban areas show a mix of concrete blocks, cement, and corrugated iron.