Authors: Professor Ar. Amit, Professor Roshni Ashok Bawane, B. ARCH
Abstract: As environmental concerns and energy demands grow, architecture must align with sustainability and climate adaptability. Traditional climate-responsive design utilizes passive strategies, local materials, and community wisdom to maintain comfort without external energy inputs. On the other hand, contemporary methods often depend on advanced technology and imported systems, which may lack long-term sustainability. This paper compares traditional and contemporary climate-responsive architecture based on principles, materials, efficiency, and future viability to evaluate which approach offers better sustainability for the built environment.
