Kerala family ditches air conditioning after 21-day test

The home uses clay lattices, perforated walls, and laterite to channel cool air through angled ceilings.

Why it mattersClimate change is making extreme heat more common, and this design offers a sustainable cooling alternative without energy costs or grid dependence.

AustraliaNo direct Australian project yet, but Australian builders could use these same clay and laterite techniques in hot climates like inland Queensland or central Australia.

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Aerial view of coastal town with beachfront residential development and ocean waves.

✓ The Guardian AustraliaPlanet & Environment

267,000 Australian homes at risk from rising seas by 2100

The Climate Council projects more than 267,000 coastal properties will face damage from flooding by end of century.

Why it mattersHundreds of billions in property damage and lost land affects property values, insurance costs, and whether people can stay in coastal areas.