Vernacular Architecture
Vernacular Architecture
Vernacular Architecture
INTRODUCTION
Gondia district (almost on Maharashtra and
MP border) is located near Nagpur in
Mahrashtra.
The traditional dwellings situated there, are
typical for that region.
The houses varied from small single storied
mud structures to three or even more, in
similar pattern.
This is a study of a three storied haveli
belonging to a zamindar.
But unfortunately the front courtyard was a
mere shadow of its original form.
So, the information gathered here is a
combination of a couple of other similar
structures.
So the main building of the original haveli is
combined to the courtyard and livestockshelters of the second, completing the
original traditional dwelling as it would have
BASIC HOUSE
FORM
ELEVATION
SECTIONALPLANSHOWINGTHEZONINGINSIDEHAVELI
PUBLIC
SEMIPUBLIC
PRIVATE
OTHERS
CLIMATE
The building seems to be built keeping in mind
all the seasons.
Though it is best suited for summers.
The upper floors act as false ceiling.
The side passage rooms act as wind channels.
Absence of openings reduces the heat
exchange to the minimum.
The roof extends almost a meter beyond the
walls, probably to protect the heavy rainwater
from soaking the walls.
As well as to provide shade from the sun and
prevent heating up of the building.
Front courtyard faces the north, preventing
direct solar rays on the most used part.
The rear verandah can be used much more in
winter due to suns southern inclination
Setting
The haveli is a structure with the entrance facing the north.
A haveli is built in the centre of the land owned by a zamindar. This is about 100 acre.
Other dwellings come up nearby adjacent to the haveli of the other villagers.
Building Materials
Building materials are completely local:
Framework is done by teakwood found in the jungles nearby.
Wherever stone is used, (most importantly as a plinth) is local stone. Grey granite is found in the
region.
Walls are made up off a mixture of mud + straw + cow dung.
The walls are coloured with lime mixed with indigo, to give a light blue colour.
The tiles used on the roof are burnt clay tiles
GRAND ENTRANCE
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