traditional houses

With soaring temperatures and warnings of heatwaves in several Indian cities, architects share how to build homes that stay naturally cool and don't require air conditioning at all times.

Architect Biju Balan built a house using eco-friendly material and upcycling elements from demolished buildings to design a naturally ventilated and well-lit home.

Over the last 17 odd years, Malaksingh Gill's traditional construction materials have reduced carbon footprints by thousands of tonnes.