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The Role of Earth Tube Heat Exchanger in Improving People’s Comfort in Kutch Bhunga Houses to Cool in Summer and Warmer in Winter: An Eco-Friendly Way to Improve Energy EfficiencyBy Pett. Eswara Rao, G. Viswanadh Kumar
Abstract: To promote sustainable development in the construction sector, it is essential to enhance energy efficiency and abate energy use for building cooling and warming. In a rapidly evolving world filled with innovative solutions and technologies, passive strategies derived from traditional architecture are increasingly used to improve the quality of life while mitigating negative impacts on the environment and human health. Traditional architecture is influenced by local construction materials and techniques, …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–43 Read article →
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An Overview of Traditional Architecture in EthiopiaBy Pett. Eswara Rao, G. Viswanadh Kumar
Abstract: Traditional architecture appears from survival strategies that utilize available resources, developed over generations by ethnic communities worldwide without the need for expert guidance. It encompasses buildings constructed using local knowledge, technology, and craftsmanship, utilizing materials readily available in the area while also ensuring comfort for the inhabitants. As such, traditional architecture is closely linked to the geography, climate, terrain, and the cultural and socio-economic contexts of various regions within a …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–36 Read article →