1. Central courtyard- The Gada residence had a courtyard. It was built for privacy and ventilation purposes.

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2. Roof vents- There were vents on top of the wooden roof. Roof vents play an important role. They help regulate the flow of air in and out of the building.

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3. Clerestory windows-The residence has Clerestory windows to facilitate good natural light and ventilation.

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4. Wooden roof-The wooden roof helps keep the interiors cool as wood is a good insulator.

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5. Shahabad Farshi flooring- Shahabad Farshi has high thermal mass and therefore helps keep interiors cool.