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Why do all roofs kinda look the same?

Author
Paperleap
Published
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/why-do-roofs-around-the-world-look-the-same-0ccc06

A new study reveals that the prevalence of triangular roof designs across cultures isn't arbitrary but a result of fundamental physics governing heat transfer and energy efficiency; the shape minimizes heat loss and reflects an evolutionary optimization process, offering potential insights for designing more sustainable buildings in the future.

Read the full article at https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/why-do-roofs-around-the-world-look-the-same-0ccc06

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