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What is highlighted as a unique feature of the housing structure in the Indus Valley Civilisation?
What is highlighted as a unique feature of the housing structure in the Indus Valley Civilisation?
What is an example of a feature from Pakistan's heritage that can be incorporated into affordable green homes?
What is an example of a feature from Pakistan's heritage that can be incorporated into affordable green homes?
In what provinces are the remnants of the Indus Valley Civilisation located?
In what provinces are the remnants of the Indus Valley Civilisation located?
In the Pomeroy studio's B House project, what cultural tradition was utilized to create a modern green home in Singapore?
In the Pomeroy studio's B House project, what cultural tradition was utilized to create a modern green home in Singapore?
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What is the main concern addressed regarding providing homes to people in the text?
What is the main concern addressed regarding providing homes to people in the text?
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What is a key priority in reducing the cost of construction and operation in creating modern affordable homes?
What is a key priority in reducing the cost of construction and operation in creating modern affordable homes?
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What was the focus of the 'Candy Factory' project in Gävle, Sweden?
What was the focus of the 'Candy Factory' project in Gävle, Sweden?
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What is one of the objectives in designing homes for the people?
What is one of the objectives in designing homes for the people?
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What type of gardens were present on the rooftops in historic Mohenjodaro homes?
What type of gardens were present on the rooftops in historic Mohenjodaro homes?
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What does the text propose as a way to provide homes that cater for an ever-expanding population?
What does the text propose as a way to provide homes that cater for an ever-expanding population?
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How did the Pomeroy studio incorporate elements of the past into the B House project in Singapore?
How did the Pomeroy studio incorporate elements of the past into the B House project in Singapore?
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How does the text describe the Indus Valley Civilisation's architecture in relation to design with nature and climate?
How does the text describe the Indus Valley Civilisation's architecture in relation to design with nature and climate?
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What is a primary advantage of modular construction mentioned in the text?
What is a primary advantage of modular construction mentioned in the text?
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How does modular construction contribute to reducing environmental impact compared to conventional construction?
How does modular construction contribute to reducing environmental impact compared to conventional construction?
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What role do winter-gardens, sky courts, and sky gardens play in the affordable housing project mentioned in the text?
What role do winter-gardens, sky courts, and sky gardens play in the affordable housing project mentioned in the text?
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Which country is mentioned as an example of fast track modular construction in the text?
Which country is mentioned as an example of fast track modular construction in the text?
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What aspect makes modular construction economically viable in developing nations like Pakistan?
What aspect makes modular construction economically viable in developing nations like Pakistan?
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How do multi-generational living concepts contribute to the housing project discussed in the text?
How do multi-generational living concepts contribute to the housing project discussed in the text?
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