It will take about 750 leaves to make this roof.“This type of thatching is absolutely waterproof once complete and leaves the interior of the house ten degrees cooler than a modern-day house.”The ...

The project's design was influenced by the massive chambers and private passageways found in the region's pre-colonial architecture. The firm drew particular inspiration from the Mitla archaeological ...

A Tsimane' man floats palm thatch roof panels on a balsa wood raft down the Maniqui River for sale in the market town of San Borja, Bolivia (2013). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

Roofs are an integral part of a building’s architectural design. A roof is designed to enhance the beauty of a particular building but most importantly, a roof is a safety mechanism against wind, rain ...

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