Can't deal with summer heat? These ancient architectural techniques will keep your homes cool!

Jaali

Filtering direct sunlight and creating a breathing environment for buildings. The interior gets protected from heat.

Badgir

When translated, these are structures from medieval times that were made specifically to cool indoor spaces.

Aangan

Courtyards, or aangan in Hindi, often have a shallow water body, which helps cool the warm wind before spreading through the residence.

Water channels

Water channels were deliberately carved into stone walls and floors to enhance heat dissipation.

Jharokha

Jharokha or bay windows help shield rooms from excessive sunlight and provide ventilation.

Red oxide Flooring

Despite the heat, the glossy and smooth red oxide flooring feels refreshingly cool.

Chajjas

Roof extensions or chajjas in Hindi, are a double-roof structure with baked clay tiles that serve as sunlight blockers.