Indian architects are rethinking housing design to help residents cope with rising temperatures in urban areas. The article on Livemint covers strategies like improved ventilation, reflective materials, and green roofs that reduce indoor heat without relying on energy-intensive air conditioning. These passive cooling techniques lower electricity demand and cut emissions from power generation, making them a practical climate adaptation for fast growing cities. For anyone tracking building sector decarbonization, this piece is worth a read. It connects design choices directly to energy use and carbon impact. The focus is on real world solutions that can be scaled across Indian cities where heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe.
