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ViviHouses in Goa have sloping roofs to help with drainage during the monsoon season, to prevent water from accumulating on the roof. The sloping design also helps to keep the inside of the house cooler by allowing hot air to rise and escape. Additionally, the sloping roofs are a characteristic feature of Goan architecture influenced by Portuguese colonial style.
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How are the houses in the hills different from those in plains?
Houses in hills have sloping roofs to prevent rain and snow to collect and make the house cold and damp as houses in plains are built by concrete and other strong building materials
What natural resources do we use to build houses?
many metals but gold and copper are both used for roofs
How are houses like in Brazil?
Houses in Brazil vary greatly depending on the region, but they often feature bright colors, tiled roofs, and tropical landscaping. Many houses are designed to accommodate the warm climate, with open spaces for ventilation and outdoor living areas. Additionally, some houses in cities may be multi-story buildings due to limited space in urban areas.
What happened in Hurricane Sandy?
In Hurricane Sandy, water would rise almost to houses roofs. Alot of houses were destroyed and people lost their lifes or got badly injured.People are still trying to rebuild all the building. I don't have all the information on what exacly happened but u can search on MSN.com.
What are the things that turn as the wind blows and sit on top of houses. You sometimes see them on houses in the south as iron chickens or something?
The objects you are describing are likely weather vanes. They are traditionally mounted on roofs to show the direction of the wind. In the south, they may take on various decorative shapes such as iron chickens.
