The typical housing style is the same in other Caribbean islands, and was brought by the British during the days of slavery.

Traditionally, until a few decades ago the construction of a house was an issue that involved the whole family and friends. While the men worked in the cleaning of the land and construction of the house, women were responsible for making the meal for feed.

Usually, the kitchen was built away from the house with the intention of preventing fires.

Every native house has a balcony, either at the front or around. This space is important because it is used to gather the family, relax or talk to the neighbors.

The house is built on stilts for two reasons: first, to isolate them from flooding rains and high tides, and second, because they take advantage of the space left under the house for working materials.

The cheerful colors and woods are elements that give great life to the typical houses.

Although few homes are typical, among other reasons its because the construction with cement is more economical, the houses that stand are an important architectural heritage and cultural traditions of the raizal native population. The union between private enterprise and government develop strategies to preserve them. One is the contest 'The most beautiful house', which stimulates the reconstruction and beautification of these dwellings contest in which willingness to many native families.

The island House-museum on Avenue Circunvalar, is a manifestation of the essence of the typical shelter.