Experimental Investigation on the Thermal Insulation Properties of Traditional Kashmiri Construction Materials for Energy-Efficient Housing

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  • Asif Bashir University of Kashmir IN
  • Amir Arshid Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59733/besti.v3i2.109

Keywords:

Thermal Insulation, Energy-Efficient Housing, Traditional Kashmiri Materials, Sustainable Construction, Cold Climate Architecture, Compressed Earth Blocks.

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2025-06-30

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Asif Bashir, & Amir Arshid. (2025). Experimental Investigation on the Thermal Insulation Properties of Traditional Kashmiri Construction Materials for Energy-Efficient Housing. Bulletin of Engineering Science, Technology and Industry, 3(2), 228–237. https://doi.org/10.59733/besti.v3i2.109

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