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In the village, houses are made of mud and clay, mixed with straw and cow dung. They have thorn roofs that keep the house cool by allowing air to circulate. Some houses are built on bamboo trees, called stilt houses. Different materials are used based on availability and climate. Mud houses keep cool in hot climates, while bamboo houses are resistant to heavy rain. It's important to use materials that are environmentally friendly. Hi Ayu, our village looks so amazing. Yes Pihu, the houses are so different here. I wonder what are they made up of, Ilu? Ah Pihu, these houses are made up of mud and clay. Mud and clay? But how? Pihu, they mix mud with straw and cow dung to make a mixture from which they make hut houses. Wow! What are these on the roof, Ilu? Great observation, Ayu. This is a special kind of roof called thorn roof. It is made of thorny branches and twigs that are tightly packed together. The thorn roof keeps the house cool by allowing air to circulate. Amazing! I'm sure these houses must be cool inside. But Ilu, are there any other types of houses which are made of different things? Yes, Pihu. In some areas people build houses on bamboo trees. These houses are called stilt houses. Bamboo is a strong and flexible material that can withstand strong winds and heavy rain. Bamboo houses? Exciting! But why do people use different materials to build houses, Ilu? Ayu, it depends on the availability of resources and the climate of the area. For example, in Rajasthan which has a hot climate people generally use mud houses to keep their homes cool. In places with heavy rainfall people build bamboo houses. Thank you for explaining this to us, Ilu. It was really interesting. You are welcome, Ayu and Pihu. Remember, it's important to use good materials that do not harm the environment. It was lovely talking to you. Bye-bye!