The mining company proposes to build mostly two-roomed dwellings, thought one house in about every six could be three roomed. Each dwelling will consist of two rooms for indoor living and sleeping, a courtyard for outdoor sleeping, evening living, kitchen and such a corridor entrance way as is thought desirable. The company has at present no infrastructure support, but most likely the connection to the offshore vessel will be operated from Rabo de Peixe fishing harbor. The housing car therefore take any desirable formation. The population will be almost entirely pedestrian although it is likely many will be riding bicycles.

 

The people sleep out-of-doors in the hot time of year, or for recreational reasons, on the bed rolls which are brought indoors for day-sleeping and storage. Privacy and security are important. The site is serviced with water, gas and electricity. The local building materials are good building volcanic stone and gatch from crushed natural stone. Wood is of very good quality and in abundance. The company is able to import roofing materials, steel and sanitary wave. Aluminum windows are also available from outside, but imported goods are expensive.