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Kerala Vernacular Architecture Pdf Kerala vernacular architecture pdf Continue If you look around then you would be able to discover that India was and is still very rich on architecture and different parts of India has a different type of architecture. Among all the vernacular architectures is that of a type that is associated with architectures that are composed of locally available materials. Kerala is the only state in India that has specialized in vernacular architecture or you can say that it is the only state that has still kept such architecture preserved. These buildings are far from professional buildings and are made with the knowledge of the inhabitants and are often the best for survival. These buildings are nothing complicated rather everything in this type of buildings is very simple and beautiful at the same time. Often people build this type of house for living and storage purposes as well and this type of house is still widely used for pets in many parts of India and neighboring countries. This type of home is inactive for those who are concerned about the environment as these kinds of homes are environmentally friendly. If you're wondering more about Kerala's vernacular architecture then here's everything you need to know about Kerala's vernacular architecture: Facts about Kerala's vernacular architecture: You'd be surprised to know that Kerala is the only state that has still supported this kind of architectural houses and people here revel in living in such houses. It is beautiful to see how intelligently the people of Kerala have preserved the houses as well as the concept of vernacular architectural designs. Source: pinterest.com This kind of architectural designs has not been used for residential homes from the beginning rather rather temples were built this way. People at the time when very spiritual and they always tried to keep their god in luxury and that is the reason why they came up with such a concept of building design for God. The evolution then took place and the design of the temple began to evolve and then after a while, people also came up with such housing designs and since then Kerala has vernacular architecture. There were some basics of this kind of house and people back tried to keep the designs as simple as possible so that construction could be done in the least amount of time. Now the thing is different and people have become a little creative, but at the time the house has either circle, rectangular or square body with a sloppy roof and the house is ready to live in in. there were no such rooms and sections for different purposes rather a huge room was there for every possible thing. Source: thehindu.com Now the can't be denied that Kerala could support this kind of homes because kerala's weather allowed that. These kinds of houses are best suited to the climate state of Kerala and this house would make survival easy in Kerala which is why people build such houses. The most important thing about this construction is the availability of material and the good thing is that Kerala is such a state that has almost all the raw materials that may be needed for house building. From the clay timer and stones with leaves and woods, kerala has it all. How do these types of homes prove perfect for the climate state of Kerala? If you try to analyze the climatic conditions of Kerala then you would discover that this place is high in humidity and at the same time this state faces heavy rains most of the year. The house in this area must therefore be built in such a way as to be able to withstand the heavy rains of the state. The roof of this house is tilted which prevents rainwater from being stored rather than it is made in such a way that rainwater would always wash the roof. This kind of roof also helps to keep the house cool, even in the hot kerala weather which is a great thing for sure. This friendly home of the house often has a veranda that is perfect for savoring fresh air and nature views. Source: rereeti.org If you visit Kerala then you will find that the state has this kind of house in every corner and rich as well as, the poor like to be in such a house. However, the designs, as well as the exterior, vary from house to house, but the overall concept and structure seem to be the same for most vernacular houses in Kerala. Here you could see both single-floor homes as well as double-floored houses and there the maximum number of floors is two because these kind of houses often have the low base that can't stand more than two floors. These houses in Kerala are often covered with greenery which makes it a paradise for a nature lover. The concept as well as, looks of this kind of houses is so beautiful that nowadays even the resorts are built inspired by such housing designs and techniques. Most of the time the size of the house varies and since the floors cannot be restored much so people often build rooms one after the other and this is the reason why a large family would need a large area if this family is interested in this kind of home. Source: pinterest.com Most homes are built in such a way that there could be at least one kitchen, living room and bedroom and they usually have toilets built outside the home. These are all you need to know about Kerala's vernacular architecture and learn more about these things that you can browse Architecturesstyle. At a recent presentation on Friday Sugar Cube, Srinivasan - one of our newest architects on staff - describes the traditional styles, materials and construction methods of buildings located in his home state of Kerala, India. Located on the southwest coast of Malabar, Kerala's climate is tropical with a which in recent years has caused major flooding. August 27, 2019 Posted by: Chris Hill Category: Blog His houses, while varying in style according to the region, follow a typical pattern based on vaasthu shastra, an ancient Indian science of architecture that balances the five elements of nature. It is a vaguely organized square, with verandas at the perimeter and living spaces in the middle surrounding an open inner courtyard. Large overhangs offer protection from rain and sun, and all spaces are open to refreshing breezes. Traditional building materials include stone, wood, clay and palm leaves, which are used for roofing. Granite forms foundations and the walls are laid with a porous red stone called laterite. Teak, rosewood and jackfruit are widely used for the framing and work of mills, often finely carved by skilled craftsmen. The floors are made of stone or an exotic combination of sand, egg whites, charred coconut shells, unrefined sugar and vegetable juice extract. One of Minnu's sketches of the Vadakkunnathan Thrissur Temple. A sample of the architectural ornament Padmanabhapuram Palace. In addition to the houses, Minnu explained the common arrangements for the temples, which house separate shrines surrounded by open seats and walls adorned with small lamps lit by the faithful. India's national tree, the banyan, shades a central gathering place. Minnu accompanied his speech with photographs of buildings and their details, steep mountains, lush valleys and hills, barges that crisscross lagoons and picturesque rivers, architectural plans, and his own pencil sketches. Header photo credit: Arayilpdas in Malayalam Wikipedia This article has multiple problems. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the discussion page. 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Find sources: Architecture of Kerala - news Newspapers Books scholar JSTOR (October 2015) (Learn how and when to delete this model message) The entrance to the Poornathrayisa temple in Tripunithura, redesigned in 1921 by Sri Eayara Warrier Tripunithura Hill Palace, which was the administrative office of Cochin Rajas. Kerala's architecture is one of the most architectural style that is mainly found in the Indian state of Kerala. The architectural style of Kerala is a unique architecture of the Hindu temple that has emerged in the southwestern part of India, in its stark contrast to the Dravidian architecture that is normally practiced in other parts of South India. Kerala's architecture was realized/followed according to Indian Vedic architectural science (Vastu Shastra) and part of Dravidian architecture, one of the three styles of temples mentioned in the ancient books of Vastu Shastra. Tantrasamuchay, Thachu-Shastra, Manushyalaya-Chandrika and Silparatna are important architectural sciences, which have had a strong impact in the style of Kerala architecture. The Manushyalaya-Chandrika, a work devoted to domestic architecture is one of those sciences that has its strong roots in Kerala. The architectural style has evolved from the particular climate of Kerala and a long history of influences from its main maritime trading partners such as the Chinese, Arabs and Europeans.
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