A Pattern Language of Natural Homes No.220 Roof Vaults This is one of a series of articles about A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander where we illustrate and discuss the patterns using homes and buildings made from natural materia... |
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Natural Building, a 900 Year Story of Natural Materials. If you ever doubted the use of natural materials to build a home these nine buildings are a testament to its longevity. We'll take you back to the oldest, continuously... |
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The windmills of Iran catching the storm?s sting The wind is strong as it blows across the plains of Nashtifan in Iran. It's what gave the region its oldest name 'Nish Toofan' (storm?s sting). Where the... |
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In 2011 the dacha gardens of Russia produced 40% of the nation's food. How much land do you need to grow all your food? This is a dacha garden in Russia where there is a strong tradition of growing your own food.... |
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... usually made with limestone without any mortar. Dry stone building is part of the heritage of this region of Italy where many of t ... |
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... England This is the gatehouse at Stokesay Castle, owned by English Heritage on the site of a Norman stronghold that dates back to 1281. Th ... |
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Practices and Practitioners Delhi The national capital territory, (NCT), of Delhi receives 611 mm of rainfall on an average annually and the number of rainy days are as low as 20-30. (A rainy day is spe... |
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Any land anywhere can be used to harvest rainwater The fundamental reason: extend the fruits of the monsoon The basic principle: Catch water where it falls NEWS Compiled clippings DTE ARTICLES A... |
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An Appeal to the Nation by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee On Water Conservation Water sustains life. It is now our duty to sustain all sources of water Let us make wa... |
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n Scarcity n Urban n Urban water scenario - Delhi - Bangalore - Chennai n Rural n Water scenario in rural areas n Drought - 2001-2002 - 2000-2001 - 1999-2000 n Pollution n Rivers n Damodar - 1993 - 2003 n Yamuna n Groundwater n Lakes n Curr... |
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