The Himalayan Ecology Project

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MATERIAL & CONSTRUCTION 5.1 Introduction

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5.2 Background

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5.2.1 Aim

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5.2.2 Areas covered

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5.2.3 Research focal point - Kangra

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5.2.4 Landscape and climate of Kangra

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5.2.4.1 Topography

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5.2.4.2 Climate

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5.2.5 Dwellings of Kangra district

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5.3 Methods and Approach

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5.3.1 Interview

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5.3.2 Sessions

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5.3.3 On-site Observation

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5.4 Through the walls of the village

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5.5 Take Away

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5.5.1 Material study

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5.5.2 Process of Construction

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5.5.3 Pros and cons of present construction trends

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5.5.4 Alternative uses of materials and their potential

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5.5.5 Where we can intervene?

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