Jul 18, 2009
Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, Rajasthan, India via Creative Commons As the looming threat of global warming persists, one of the most prominent effects has been the erratic nature of weather patterns with pronounced emphasis on weather extremes. Some areas of the world are accustomed to such polarity. In Western India, for instance, three months of a healthy monsoon is followed by nine continuous months of arid weather. The polarization of weather promotes renewed interest in ancient infrastructures that could mitigate these extremes through sustainable means. In the case of the dry weather in Western India, this was done with Stepwells. Be sure to read the awe-inspiring full post on the InfraNet Lab blog. (via Pruned)

Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, Rajasthan, India via Creative Commons

As the looming threat of global warming persists, one of the most prominent effects has been the erratic nature of weather patterns with pronounced emphasis on weather extremes. Some areas of the world are accustomed to such polarity. In Western India, for instance, three months of a healthy monsoon is followed by nine continuous months of arid weather. The polarization of weather promotes renewed interest in ancient infrastructures that could mitigate these extremes through sustainable means. In the case of the dry weather in Western India, this was done with Stepwells.

Be sure to read the awe-inspiring full post on the InfraNet Lab blog. (via Pruned)

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