Part of verandah of Keralite Bungalow styled after traditional Kerala house tharawad Fort Kochi Cochin Kerala South India

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Traditional Kerala houses tharawads are built in accordance with principles of Thatchushastra the science of carpentry and Vaastushastra the ancient Indian science of architecture The features are best suited for climatic conditions Internal and external verandahs with low eaves reduce glare and protect walls from getting over heated Rooms have numerous windows and doors which open into verandahs and hip gables mokappu placed on the roofs allow hot air to flow out so that houses breathe freely

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Fort Kochi Kerala India
Photo credit: © Ladi Kirn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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