METHODOLOGY

KERALA - Culture , architecture , climate

Characteristics of warm humid climate.

Effect of the climate in the its architecture

[Residents].

Case studies

1.Near coastal
2.Mid land
3.Hill area
Analyze the areas to be focused - comfort level

Theory Design techniques on the basis of

1.Design
2.Process
3.Space
4.Planning
5.Construction
Conclusion

LOCATION

KERALA ,an Indian state located on the

MALABAR COAST of south west India with an

area of 15.005 Sq m.

It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and

northeast, Tamilnadu to the east and south and

the Arabian sea on the west.

CLIMATE
Full brunt of the monsoon winds - bring heavy

rains for three and a half months to the entire

region.
The rest of the year, the region experiences a

warm, humid climate intercepted by seasonal

rains in between.

Kerala hence has extensive rainforests which

provided an abundant supply of high quality

timber.

The specific climatic conditions, the abundance of

wood, and the unique community structure

resulted in the development of distinct features
that characterize the traditional architecture of
Kerala.

Physiography
Kerala is divided into three geographical

regionsHighlands
Midlands
Lowlands

Highlands

The Highlands slope down from the Western

Ghats - 48 percent of the total land area of

Kerala.

The Midlands, lying between the mountains

and the lowlands - undulating hills and

valleys - about 40 percent of the to total land
area.

Area of intensive cultivation. Cashew,

coconut, areca nut, tapioca, banana and

vegetables of different varieties are grown in
this area.

 Lowlands are also known as the Coastal Area -

4000 sq.km.
This area is very fertile and most of the paddy

cultivation is along this area.

CLIMATE RESULT
The rainfall amount in the State decreases

towards the south with decrease of height

of Western Ghats.

The southern most district

-Thiruvananthapuram where Western

Ghats are nearest to the sea coast and its
average height is also least in the State
receives minimum amount of rainfall.

Its a dry land because of the dry winds

blowing from the north, but for the Western

Ghats which prevent this wind from
entering the land.