THE EARTHY, FUNCTIONAL HOME STYLE WITH INDIGENOUS PUEBLO ORIGINS

Written by Ashley Abramson
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According to Larach, adobe-style houses have flat roofs with rounded edges and an extension of the roof that serves as a barrier to collect rainwater, a precious resource in hot and dry climates. The walls of an adobe house are usually thick, so they absorb heat on hot days and release it during cool nights.
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