The article discusses how traditional methods of building for the environment have been replaced by modern techniques, leading to increased energy use and costs. The researchers studied four houses in Lefkoşa to see if they incorporated traditional cooling strategies. They found that only light colors and some sun shading devices were used as traditional methods, with modern buildings neglecting these strategies. The orientation of the buildings and materials used varied, with only one house using adobe walls. The study highlights the importance of incorporating traditional cooling methods in modern architecture to reduce energy consumption and costs.