The gassho-zukuri [prayer-hands] of the Sho River, Japan. Built during the 19th century; these homes are aligned parallel to the Sho River, giving a very harmonious landscape. The architectural style is known as gassho-zukuri, ... |
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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS Talab / Bandhis Talabs a re reservoirs. They may be natural, such as the ponds (pokhariyan) at Tikamgarh in the Bundelkhand region. They can also be human-made, such the la... |
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Tankas Tankas (small tank) are underground tanks, found traditionally in most Bikaner houses. They are built in the main house or in the courtyard. They were circular holes made in the ground, lined wit... |
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Top view of a Kui Paar system: Paar is a common water harvesting practice in the western Rajasthan region. It is a common place where the rainwater flows from the agar (catchment) and in the proce... |
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INDO-GANGETIC PLAINS Ahar Pynes This traditional floodwater harvesting system is indigenous to south Bihar. In south Bihar, the terrain has a marked slope -- 1 m per km -- from south to nort... |
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September 28, 2007 busy busy Just want to let you know that things are busy here. Like most moms I'm juggling lots of things and the beginning of school has thrown my schedule for a loop! I have lots of posts in the works, thou... |
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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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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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December 20, 2007 toy safety on-the-go Maybe you've already finished your holiday shopping (hooray for you!) Even if it is too late for you to use this new tool, it is cool to know about all the same. Healthy Toys has teamed up... |
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