Archive · 19 Jun 2025

India Needs Climate-Specific Building Codes, Not One-Size-Fits-All

India Needs Climate-Specific Building Codes, Not One-Size-Fits-All

Imagine buildings are like clothes – you wouldn't wear a winter coat in summer!

Right now, India uses the same building rules everywhere, even though some places are super hot and others are cold.

This causes buildings to use a lot of energy for cooling.

The article wants to change the rules so buildings are designed to stay cool naturally, by using different materials and designs depending on where they are built.

The goal is to save energy and make life better for everyone, but some companies that make building materials are against this change.

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