According to Odhiambo, flat or pitched roofs are dependent on ... space if you have an attic - a room found at the top of a house under the roof - also known as a sky parlour.

Thermal insulation Buildings with pitched roofs are roughly 10-15% more compact than those with a flat roof. This significant reduction translates into higher thermal insulation by simply limiting ...

Kenya's home style is evolving. In recent years, elegant houses with flat roofs have replaced traditional homes with pitch and iron sheets or tile roofs in new construction. The rooftop terrace ...