Traditional Tibetan houses are built to withstand the harsh Himalayan climate while reflecting local cultural and religious values. Typically constructed with locally sourced materials like stone, rammed earth, and timber. Flat roofs are common, allowing for drying crops and providing additional living space, while inward-sloping designs in some regions help drain monsoon rains. Windows are small and trapezoidal, wider at the bottom to let in sunlight while blocking cold winds, and often decorated with brightly painted wooden frames.