Many have tin roofs, trapping heat inside. Thatched roofs are fairly common in the country. Glass windows are uncommon and there are no screens. Horizontal metal slats, similar to venetian blinds, can be opened to let in light or air or closed to keep out rain or strong winds. Nothing keeps out the mosquitoes.
Some houses have small indoor kitchens with propane stoves.
Others have detached outdoor kitchens and wood-fired stoves. Indoor plumbing is common, though not universal. Only bottled or boiled water can be drunk. Seis talks about the culture shock when he first saw housing that reminded him of sheds people in Wisconsin use to shelter lawnmowers or snowmobiles. He's since adjusted.