Analysing Sustainability Issues Related to Various Construction Techniques Practiced in Himalayas

India is a country of great geographical disparity with varied climatic and environmental conditions. Different vernacular architectural styles have evolved here through ages with locally available building materials and indigenous constructional techniques, which fulfils the need of people living in different parts of country. A sustainable development is the result of the design philosophy which focuses on increasing the efficiency of resources used like energy, water, and materials, while reducing the impact of buildings on human and the environment. It is necessary to maintain the ecological balance and reduce the impact of climatic change. Role of reinforced cement concrete needs to be questioned for development in the region as it has very low carrying capacity. So do turning to vernacular architecture practices is the only way the dream of perfect world where humans and nature coexist in harmony with each other can be realised? Rapid decline of locally available building materials and steep construction economics related to these vernacular practices has further led us to the question “What integral changes needs to be incorporated in traditional architecture styles to make them viable in contemporary time”. Keywords