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Thermal insulation is important for high altitude areas such as in the Himalayas. New thermal insulation methods have been developed for traditional and rural houses in high altitudes.
The working document: Wall Insulation Techniques for Buildings in High Mountain Areas, (2000) 43 Pages, 3.6 MB, provides some informations of tehniques that were developed in the Pakistan Northern Areas (Himalayas).
Since 2000, new materials have become available in the market. New insulation designs are now available, suitable for low-income people in remote areas.
