These are a couple examples of typical Nevis homes. The green house is of newer construction but you can see the sistern tank in front where they collect fresh rain water that supplies the house with water for bathing, cooking and even drinking. A lot of the locals here don`t trust the tap water and they prefer to boil the rain water for drinking.
This house is one of my favorites that I have seen so far. It is more typical of Nevisian construction. The color comes from the African tradition and the architecture is an amalgamation of African and European styles. These houses were designed to be easily dismantled and moved as the plantation workers moved around often. There is typically no foundation, just the home set on stones or conrete pillars to allow ventilation and protect against humidity and pests. Later, the French and English brought in the ideas of balconies and veranda`s and also the lattice work. No matter the size or state that these houses are in, most of the locals take pride in the homes.
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