This is a research project on a distinctive traditional building technique called the kath-khuni construction prevalent in Himachal Pradesh, India. This indigenous tradition of construction reflects excellent sustainable and earthquake-resistant building techniques using local materials and human resources.
The indigenous building traditions such as kath-khuni construction now face gradual erosion due to the increasing loss of local building skills and knowledge, and displacement of local natural building materials with a growing influx of non-indigenous ones that may be cheaper initially but turn out more expensive in the long run. This project aims to help preserve and sustain kath-khuni building techniques and local skills by undertaking collaborative research on existing and emerging building practices.
This project is part of a planned series of research and documentation activities to disseminate knowledge about indigenous building practices and heritage of India. The project b
