Warli Houses

History & Theories of Architecture

Dana Hassouneh
Dr. Omar Yousef
Arch. Raghad Khlief
 Introduction to Warli Houses
Who are the warli people? What is the warli house?
A Traditional dwelling in Maharashtra ,India Warli Paintings
Traditional Clothes
 These houses are built using natural and locally available materials.
1-Bamboo
Bamboo is a common material used
in Warli houses for its strength and
durability. It is often used for the
frame of the house and for the roof.
2-Mud
Mud is a natural building
material that is often used for
the walls of Warli houses. It is
mixed with clay and water to
create a thick, plastic-like
substance that can be molded
into various shapes.
3-Clay
Clay is another natural building
material that is often used for the
walls of Warli houses. It is mixed with
water to create a thick, plastic-like
substance that can be molded into
various shapes.
4-Cow Dung 6-Stone
Cow dung is a natural insulation material Stone is a durable building material
that is often used in Warli houses. It is that is often used for the foundation
mixed with mud and clay to create a of Warli houses. It is also used for
thick, plastic-like substance that can be the floors and walls of the house.
molded into various shapes.

5-Palm Leaves
Palm leaves are a common material
used for the roof of Warli houses.
They are lightweight, durable, and
provide excellent insulation.
 Layout Basic Area
Warli houses typically have
a simple and compact
layout, with a central
courtyard surrounded by
rooms.

Its basic area is 400-700 sq ft

37.1612-65.0321 sq meter

Sources and references:

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