Site Plan
‘The proposed site plan consists ofa main house meant as a
living space fo the entire family, a storage area for crop and
coral a fenced epace beside the storage area Tor cate, an
‘outside place for cooking. and latrine and shower located near
the main house,
The main house has been kept closer tothe Nico's house so,
tokeopthe entice family together in one place. Also, latrine and
‘shower has been placed in the midale ofthe two to keep ts
proximity from the two same.
Most ofthe area inthe ste has been lft untouched to alow 2
‘2006 for further expansion as per the needs ofthe family. Ths
lntoucied rea can be treated as an open space for kids to play
‘as well asana gathering space of the farily to hang out
together.
Concept
‘The main house has been designed keeping in mind various factor ike
local ciate, wind direction, local materials, vernacular construction
techniques ete
Ithas been designed as a collection o
‘modules based on the same under
umber 04 similary designed
concepts as follows:
4) Material: Sur-cried bricks have been used for construction as t's
durable, water resistant and can be produced locally. The local
population know how to find appropriate clay and how to convert them
inte breks themselves, makingit alow cost material
2.) Construction Technique: The building has been constructed as 8
vault eo that the entire structure can be erected just using a single
materia
3.) Ventilation: Vents have been provided on the opposite ses ofthe
wall to allow for easy cross ventlation
4.)Ralnwater Harvesting: Gutters onthe side have been provided to
allow forthe collection of water thats then taken from the reo! to the
Underground reservoir.
Fig 4 Site Plan
Fig 2. Concept DesignMain House
‘The house consists of 6 bedrooms,
fone kitchen and a storage room.
‘Sara Kitchen, living room and storage
LngRien room have been placed in clase
proximity with each other fr eesy
Various tooms/spaces have been
arranged in such a manner that a
courtyard is created inthe middle.
The courtyard serves as a place for
private family gatherings as well as
i
‘yough the house.
Fig 3. Plan
‘Storage Space
Upper shelf meant
‘Bedroom(47sqm) a8 storage space. Kitchen(27sqm)
' bedroom is spacious itconsiss of @
ee enough to accomadste a eiaraera
pom aetna bunk bed, table, chair and enclosed volume for
as storage space.
cupboard, ‘cooking whichis
Chimney ‘connected toa
Toletout smoke chimney.
‘wile cooking
ot Floor Space
Seating
Tolet residents sit
wile cooking
Floor Space
Fig 6. Bedroom Fig 7. Kitchen
Bedroom Kitchen Living Room