I have an interest in the traditional ways of house building in india.
Traditional courtyard house india. These types of buildings are typically found in the indian state of kerala. North indian cooking recommended for you 26 50. Feb 6 2020 explore nehalmc s board indian courtyard house plans on pinterest. Top 10 courtyard house in india.
Indian courtyards are indigenous and they are made as per the size of the house. Traditional architecture art in the houses of south india. May 10 2019 explore radiscribe s board indian courtyard on pinterest. Not only does it respond to indian climatic conditions but also allows for a division of private and public spaces says principal architect smita khanna.
In alibag note reinterpreted the courtyard house as the tomoe villa. The courtyard type is an amazing design element that has been part of indian home building for centuries. The commonly used building materials included baked bricks sandstone marble wood plaster and granite. The courtyard itself means the heart of the house which connects all spaces of the house.
The courtyard served as a light well and was very effective for ventilation in such hot and dry climates. It makes the space more breathable allowing the light to penetrate inside the house it becomes a relaxing space for some and plays area for the others. Indian gujjar village khan family village life of punjab india rural life of punjabindia bharat life duration. It is not just a design style but a way of life.
Courtyards come in splendid designs and are known with different names like aagan wada haveli deori etc. Inspite of all the glitz and glamour of these days i would like to live again in a house with a closed courtyard and a. Jul 28 2016 beautiful traditional courtyard homes in india are built around courtyard and all family activities revolved around chowk or courtyard. A walk through some of the lovely traditional houses of south india featuring houses from sattanur thanjavur chettinad tirunelveli and chickmagalur.
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