Malaysian real estate developers and contractors once built homes designed to beat the heat without air conditioning, an approach that deserves a second look.
With the country reportedly about 1.2OC hotter than it was in 1969 and temperatures expected to rise further by 2050, architects say older features such as breeze blocks, airwells and ventilated roofs offer useful lessons for designing more comfortable and energy-efficient homes today.
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