Cultures from pre-history to modern times constructed domed dwellings using local materials.

They also constructed dwellings, locally known as Huğ, from reeds gathered in the lake.

They construct dwellings known as "retreats", which are fixed to the sides of rocks.

They constructed large multi-family dwellings in their villages, which were used seasonally.

Meanwhile, certain families have constructed permanent dwellings in the encroached land and started cultivation there.

For centuries Engans have constructed dwellings made from locally available bush materials.

The Anasazi usually constructed temporary dwellings out of sticks and leaves, often using bark for the roofs.

On the west coast native peoples constructed dwellings made from heavy timber.

The Salado used mud and rocks to construct multistory dwellings, or pueblos.

At the same time, there is no incentive to construct new dwellings for the sector owing to the existence of controlled rents, below the market rate.