Hawa Mahal: India's Ahead-of-its-Time Palace of Winds.

Hawa Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jaipur, India, is a stunning example of sustainable building and advanced understanding of the laws of thermodynamics. Completed in 1799, the palace's 953 ornate louvered windows and intricate lattices on the windows break up and distribute the air flow evenly to ensure no hotspots, control the direct glare of sunlight, and regulate temperature inherently. The building is a prime example of the role climate played in India’s historic designs and provides evidence of an advanced understanding of the laws of thermodynamics.