Maroon Houses in Jamaica: Wood, Thatch, and Stilts

Jamaican Maroon communities built homes adapted to the rugged interior:

• Structure: Wood frame, 1–2 stories.
• Roof: Thatched with palm leaves or grass.
• Foundation: Often on stilts to avoid flooding.
• Walls: Wattle and daub (mud-stick plaster).
• Floors: Dirt or stone.
• Windows: Small, wooden.
• Veranda/Porch: Common for outdoor living.

These designs reflected African building traditions, local materials, and the need for ventilation and flood resilience.