Abstract

Buildings and construction industry play an important role at local, regional and global scale in utilization of natural sources, energy consumption and environmental problems. In this respect; discipline of the architecture has a prominent responsibility in achieving sustainability by constructing environmentally-friendly buildings. Some features in building sector play key role in provision of effective ventilation system and energy conservation. One of the old and effective features seen in most of the buildings of India and Pakistan are Oriels (Jharokha). Oriels are façade extension that can be places on building fronts and corners in a variety of way. Oriels for façade and roof can be used to determine and ornament and the Architecture of houses as well as of street fronts and plaza facades. Oriels and attics are suitable for every landscape and every house whatever the purpose or Architecture style. They enrich the appearance and entry the practically of all buildings. In this study, traditional houses selected from different climate regions of Pakistan and India are reviewed, which examined in terms of settlement characteristics, planning scheme, form, facade characteristics and material use, attempting to determine whether there are precepts for architecture.