The traditional house is usually made of a wooden frame, bamboos, thatch of bamboo or palm frond or straw depending on the locality and finished with red mud, odd yellow clay and white chalk. That can be a disadvantage as Igbo people might have to replace or rebuild parts of the house as the materials might last for only a certain amount of time. The population of those who still live in this kind of house has dwindled. Contents of the house includes a wooden door, veranda,family pallor or family room, bedroom, pantry, kitchen.

One advantage is an Usokwu which is often an extension of the main house. Another advantage is it has a back yard which has the family home barn for preserving yam tubers, stable crops etc both for feeding and next season crops for planting. Another disadvantage might be that the bed is made of hardened mud while bed spread is made of Mat Ute, as this might be uncomfortable. Another advantage just like in modern houses is a fire place it's a feature of the family room for roasting corn, yam, fish, and playing games. A bank is located in a sacred spot, shrine for cauries, money and other valuables.

During the 19th century Britain was transformed by the industrial revolution. In 1801, at the time of the first census, only about 20% of the population lived in towns. By 1851 the figure had risen to over 50%. By 1881 about two thirds of the population lived in towns.

Furthermore in 1801 the majority of the population still worked in agriculture or related industries. As an advantage most goods were made by hand and very many craftsmen worked on their own with perhaps a laborer and an apprentice. By the late 19th century factories were common and most goods were made by machine, yet another advantage because Igbo people did not have access to factories or machinery. A couple of disadvantages are the British didn't have gardens to there house so they needed to buy crops or vegetables. They do not get there own hut or house as Igbo women get there own hut as well as the men.

Works cited: http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Mauritania-to-Nigeria/Igbo.html, http://www.nairaland.com/1005808/igbo-architecture-ulo-ome-nigbo