Eco India: Is traditional building the path to eco-harmony in the Himalayas?

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In the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, centuries’ old construction traditions such as Pahadi architecture and the Kath Kuni technique use locally sourced natural materials. The benefits of these approaches are more relevant than ever.
Credits:
Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla
Field Producer: Aditya Pande
Video Editor: Sujit Lad
Producer: Ipsita Basu
Script: Jessica Goel
Director of Photography: Jagdish Jangid
Voiceover: Rhicha Vyas
Executive Producer: Sannuta Raghu
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[@vikrantnalkur4422]

We need to urgently formulate laws concerning new constructions/dams in all Himalayan states. There's a reason why ancient structures from JK to AR have withstood centuries of floods, landslides and tectonic activities. Even if they failed, they did in a way where human loss was minimized.

[@anujthapar164]

This matter urgently needs to be addressed, have been visiting shimla since childhood but the way these new building has changed the place it definitely isn't for good. We need more sustainable buildings & less of these eyesores that are not even built well & are dangerous. Some amazing form of work from these local boys👍👍. Would appreciate if you can share their details here please.

[@ashokknegi2269]

Very greatest work . The artisan doing work is very hardworking 😊❤

[@roopa4950]

Hope more and more people follow this eco friendly approach for home building.thanks

[@yogeshwarthakur8347]

it's amazing experience

[@namu7055]

Succha lovely voice ❤️👌🏼 I can just say Building Homes is succha Art. Hats off to the Hardwork. Respect 🦋

[@ss-ib8gm]

yes very innocent voice

[@avocadomonkey4892]

V encouraging to see design that is sustainable, resilient, beautiful, comfortable, and affordable! May the call for big picture planning be taken seriously -- sometimes it's not the construction of the houses, it's where they were located and damage done to the environment, such as disruption of natural waterways. Keep up this excellent reporting!

[@saraswatimaa6127]

😮😮😮 o aaro 😮😮😮😮wah wah 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ronnysanjaya6823]

Yes now moderate the hidden traditional methode.

[@vishveshjpatel]

hello very interesting ... i want to build one such small home in Sural Bhatori ... can you guys help me pls

[@HomestayOnHills]

Seems like we do not deserve these mountain..