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Jan 20, 20265 min read
Wood vs. Steel: Why prefab timber is winning on the Indian coastline
Building on the Indian coastline has always been a battle against the elements. For decades, steel and concrete were the default choices, but a shift is happening in the humid, salt-sprayed stretches of Goa, Kerala, and Alibaug. Prefabricated timber is no longer just an aesthetic luxury; it is proving to be the more resilient, intelligent engineering choice.