The old houses of the Kashmir Valley are living examples of climate-resilient and sustainable architecture.

Kashmir’s architecture evolved in response to the Valley’s climate, including addressing harsh winter periods.Houses were built with a wooden framework and walls were made of mud and clay, insulating them from the cold and regulating the temperature inside the house.A section of house-owners and architectural experts says modern construction and design does not factor in local climatic conditions.However, traditional structures for insulation and air flow can easily be replicated in new constructions based on contemporary design and modern aesthetics.

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