The Verandah Principle: Why Double Skin Façades Are Just Old Ideas Built Better

Side-by-side of a traditional Indian verandah on a colonial bungalow and a modern double skin façade on a commercial building showing the design parallel

Step into any old bungalow in Pune, a colonial-era home in Chennai, or a traditional courtyard house in Lucknow, and you will find the same architectural element quietly doing its job: the verandah. A transitional space between the harsh outdoor environment and the comfortable interior. A buffer zone that filtered heat, managed airflow, and created […]