42.—Government of Bihar—P.W.D.
This compact and semi-detached two-roomed house has been designed and constructed by the Government of Bihar. It uses traditional materials and traditional methods of construction.P.W.D., Government of...
View Article33.—Associated Cement Companies
There are, for various reasons, places where bricks are extren1ely costly. This model house, put up by the Concrete Association of India, uses cement sand hollow blocks instead of bricks, but you must...
View Article34.—Central P..W.D.—Assam Model—5
This is a house suitable for areas with a very heavy rainfall. It is constructed with woven bamboo and plaster with cement mortar on both sides. The framework consists of wooden posts which support the...
View Article43.—Government of P..E.P.S.U.—Patiala
A house with good compact design, put up by the Government of PEPSU. It uses mostly common building materials but the roof is precast."43.—Government of P..E.P.S.U.—Patiala." In Model houses...
View Article44.—Asbestos Cement Company, Ltd.
A special feature of this house, erected by Asbestos Cement Company Limited, is a cuved double roof. Asbestos Cement sheet, which is so curved, eliminates all timber work in the roof. Asbestos is a...
View Article48.—The Rational Planning Corporation—Kotah Stone
Kotah stone is a high class building material. It is so called because it is found in the old Kotah State (now part of Rajasthan) in a variety of colours. After mining, it is polished and becomes...
View Article46.—Delhi Improvement Trust
This house designed and constructed by Delhi Improvement Trust, is based on traditional methods of construction but the roof uses both RCC and brick-pieces."46.—Delhi Improvement Trust." In Model...
View Article"41.—Government of Bombay—Housing Board." In Model houses constructed in the...
A compact house for all climates, put up by the Bombay Housing Board for the Government of Bombay, it is suitable for low income groups in rural and suburban areas. The Aqua Privy makes it...
View Article"39.—Indian Aluminium Co. Ltd." In Model houses constructed in the...
If bricks and other ordinary materials cannot be easily obtained, but a house has to be put up very quickly, this Aluminium house is the solution. It is extremely light and portable—and requires very...
View Article"40.—Hindustan Block Manufacturing Co. Ltd., West Bengal." In Model houses...
This one-roomed house designed by the Hindustan Block Manufacturing Co., has of hollow cement cinder blocks in the walls. Good ventilation and insulation make it suitable for hot and humid regions. It...
View Article"38.—Government of Bhopal." In Model houses constructed in the international...
Black cotton soil presents some difficult building problems. Owing to the fact that it shrinks and cracks in a somewhat unpredictable manner, foundations for normal buildings have to be very deep and...
View Article"37.—Delhi Land and Finance (D.L.F.)." In Model houses constructed in the...
This is a house built to traditional specifications by D.L.F. Housing and Construction Ltd. Suitable for North lndia. It can be built conveniently in blocks of two as semi deatched houses.
View Article"36.—Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun." In Model houses constructed in...
This house, designed and constructed by the Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, illustrates the slogan, “Wood is good”. Timber, bamboo and grass have all been treated and used in this house, which is...
View Article"35.—Andamans P.W.D." In Model houses constructed in the international...
This is a complete timber house put up by the Andamans Public Works Department. The Padoak wood used is superior to Indian teak in some respects. It deserves greater popularity, in hilly regions with...
View Article"64.-Government of Burma." In Model houses constructed in the international...
The Government of Burma have put up this house which illustrates the extensive use that can be made of wood and bamboo in housing. It is a common type in Burma, but can be adapted, with suitable...
View Article"59.—Government of Madhya Pradesh." In Model houses constructed in the...
The Government of Madhya Pradesh have built this house on somewhat novel lines with pillar and panel method of construction. The concrete is reinforced with bamboos. Roof is with asbestos sheets...
View ArticleNehru, Jawaharlal."Opening Remarks at the international exhibition on...
New Delhi, 25th October 1953.I am very glad that we are having this International Exhibition on Low-cost Housing in Delhi. Next to food and clothing, proper housing is one of the primary necessities of...
View Article"Rural.—W-2.—West Bengal Government W.2—Rural Unit—Chandimandap." In Model...
This is a small hall like structure called Chandimandap that one comes across in rural areas of West Bengal. Only wood, bamboo and thatch are used. The shape of the roof is worth observing.
View Article"Rural-C.—Central P..W.D Model House 6." In Model houses constructed in the...
This is a small unit suitable for most parts of Northern India. Its special feature is the provision of two rooms in the front, a separate kitchen block at some distance and a central open courtyard in...
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