Village homes in Western Uganda
The timber frame usually doesn't take along time to complete since the materials are sourced locally only parts that need manufactured ones are roof(if they don't use grass thatch) and the few number of windows and normally one exit door. The other thing is the reeds (lateral support structure) to hold in place the wet mud-which sometimes is mixed with straw.
Thanks for the comment, sounds like you have personal experience, I will leave it as a comment here. Best
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