IFAKARA HOUSE FOUR

Ifakara House 4 - BURNED CLAY BRICKS WITH METAL ROOF & PLASTER COVERED BRICKS WITH METAL ROOF

House 4 in Ifakara encompasses two separate houses, one for the husband and another for the children.

Individual Blocks

The brickwork varies – some walls appear neatly mortared, while others exhibit a haphazard application

Openings

the windows with wooden bars and shutters provide ventilation but lack a screen, which provides a way for mosquitoes to enter the home.

Interior Spaces

The beds comprise of a mattress, sheets, and mosquito nets. The brick walls contain substantial gaps, and open eaves provide ventilation but also mosquito access.

Environmental Data

To better understand the possibility of mosquito bite rates and thermal comfort of the occupants, carbon dioxide, light intensity, and temperature were measured in the house.