House construction: floor level [EA080]

Description: Floor level of the prevailing type of dwelling.

Code # Code
1 Subterranean or semi-subterranean, ignoring cellars beneath the living quarters
2 Floor formed by or level with the ground itself
3 Elevated slightly above the ground on a raised platform of earth, stone, or wood
4 Raised substantially above the ground on piles, posts, or piers

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Dataset:
Murdock et al. 1999 'Ethnographic Atlas'
Variable:
House construction: floor level [EA080]
Description:
Floor level of the prevailing type of dwelling.
Values:
1 Subterranean 86
2 Floor level with ground 941
3 Elevated slightly 73
4 Raised substantially 79
Datapoint Society Language family Details Focal year Subcase