Five ways to keep a house cool without relying on the AC
Long before air conditioning, builders in Pakistan kept houses comfortable with shade, thick walls and moving air. Most of it still works.
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Why the courtyard house still makes sense
On five-marla and ten-marla plots the courtyard may look like a luxury. It is often the cheapest way to get light, air and privacy.
Building in the mountains: notes on timber, stone and earthquakes
Northern Pakistan asks a lot of its buildings: snow, cold and seismic movement. Traditional and modern methods can work together.