Considering the importance of reducing energy consumption in building sector, objective of
present study is to review codes, standards, regulations and energy efficiency initiatives in …

In the context of the imperative for minimizing energy consumption in the building industry,
this research systematically reviews international codes, standards, regulations, and energy …

Adobe is a commonly used building material in rural houses of district Hamirpur of the North
Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Adobe is a sustainable material but has limitations of …

Traditional methods of construction or remodeling a building uses a tremendous amount of
materials that contribute a significant amount of carbon emissions and many of them non …

Indian hill stations have been an attraction for the people as a place for recuperation and
relaxation. Their history dates back to the British times. In colonial India, the natural beauty …

Unique development pattern is evolved in response to various geo-environmental
constraints which include difficult topography, complex geological structure, adverse climate …

The picturesque hill towns of India are vulnerable to different types of natural hazards, which
may cause enormous destruction during their occurrence leading to substantial loss of …

Dwellings on hillsides require complex design and construction techniques, resulting in low
productivity and high cost. Urban hillsides often feature low-density individual houses with …

The present study describes ethnobotanical knowledge and socio-ecological significance of
vernacular architecture of local house construction styles of Adi, one of the major ethnic …

This research investigates the feasibility of developing clay composites using natural
materials and incorporating waste by-products suitable for plastering diverse support …