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Achadipura's Architectural Comfort: Passive Cooling in a Heritage Kottayam Home
Achadipura Homestay’s clay-tiled roof is the true, unsung hero of your comfort. This century-old design is a brilliant piece of passive cooling engineering, perfected long before AC was common. The thick layer of terracotta acts as a thermal barrier, while the high pitch creates a "breathable gap" that keeps the interior blissfully cooler than the humid air outside. It’s a living testament to sustainable Kerala wisdom, ensuring your stay in this Kottayam heritage home is refr
Nov 12, 2025
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