The article discusses how traditional houses in Libya can inspire low-energy building designs. By studying these houses in Tripoli, Ghadames, and Gheryan, researchers found ways to reduce energy use for heating and cooling. They discovered that using local materials and traditional strategies can create comfortable indoor environments while saving energy. The study shows that these traditional houses can lower energy use by up to 80% in winter and 60% in summer, compared to modern houses in Libya.