Handa, O. C. <br/><br/>
Himalayan traditional architecture: with special reference to the western Himalayan region 
Handa, O. C. 
 - New Delhi  Rupa & Co.  2009 Princeton  Infinity Foundation  2009 
 - xxxiii, 305 p. 
 - Infinity foundation series .
<br/><br/> Contributions to History of Indian Science and Technology 
<br/><br/> The ancient monuments in the Himalayan interiors are already well-Known to scholars the world over for their artistic grandeur, However, tittle is known about the equally interesting traditional secular architecture-the dwelling houses and other such structures. Made of local material, mostly wood, these buildings form an organic part of the Himalayan biosphere. These buildings, built in different environmental settings, have been cost-effective, congenial, functional and eco-friendly, blending harmoniously with their surroundings. The present work deals with the secular architecture of this region in a holistic manner. How the geo-physical, ethnic, socio-economic and religio-cultural multiplicities have contributed to the development of a variegated architectural mosaic in the Himalayan region. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9788129115317 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>General<br/>Domestic architecture - Himalaya Mountains Region<br/>Domestic architecture - India<br/>Ethnic architecture - Himalaya mountains region<br/>Ethnic architecture - India 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>728.0954  / H2H4