"53.—Millars Machinery-Bird & Co., Vacuum Concrete House." In Model houses...
In the use of concrete, the application of water has to be based on a judicious compromise between strength and workability. “Vaccum concrete” claims to increase workability by using as much water as...
View Article"68.—The Rational Planning (Corporation)." In Model houses constructed in the...
This house, intended for rural areas, has been put up by the Rational Planning Corporation Limited, Bombay. It makes use of material called “Neolyte”. The material is made out of asphalt and scraps of...
View Article"52.—Sindri Fertilizer Company." In Model houses constructed in the...
This is a house put up by the Sindri Fertilizer Factory Limited generally on traditional lines.
View Article"51.—Government of Rajasthan." In Model houses constructed in the...
A good well-arranged design suitable for urban areas. It is built of stone—an important building material found in many parts of India. The utilisation of stone makes the house particularly well...
View ArticleMehta, S.."49-50.—"Mehta's"—"Minimum House"—Saharanpur." In Model houses...
S. Mehta of Saharanpur has put up one roomed house using traditional materials, but the method of construction is slightly different. The hollow walls provide better insulation. It is also the claim of...
View ArticleFergusson, J.."Art. V.—Description of the Amravati Tope in Guntur."Journal of...
Hitherto our knowledge of ancient Buddhist architecture in India has been derived mainly from the rock cut examples. These, though most valuable for the purpose, from their number and immutability,...
View Article"Residence for Mr. A. P. Joshi."Journal of The Indian Institute of Architects...
Location of Project: Ahmedabad. Year of completion: 1985 550 sq. meter single family three bedrooms and guest room house with 35 cm thick brick load bearing walls with vaulted intermediate concrete...
View ArticleKanvinde, Achyut P.."Architecture and Changing Realities."Journal of The...
Various issues concerning the development of the quality of architecture, as also effective professional performance in this country have been a subject of discussion and debate pertaining to the...
View ArticleKanvinde, Achyut P.."Presidential Address by Achyut P Kanvinde."Journal of...
Honourable Mr A. N. Namjoshi, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen and Fellow Architects:
View Article"Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad."Journal of The Indian...
Location of Project: Shela near Ahmedabad. Year of completion: Part completed in 1993. This Institute the first of its kind in the country is instituted by Mudra Communications and other advertising...
View ArticlePathak, G.S.."Speech of Shri G. S. Pathak, Vice-President of India."Journal...
I thank the President of the Indian Institute of Architects for this opportunity to be present at the Annual function of the Institute, and am happy to be able to meet so many members of a profession...
View Article"2.—Central P.W.D Model House (3)." In Model houses constructed in the...
Tl1is is a well planned flat-roofed house put up by the Central Public Works Department. The big compound is a feature worth particular observation. The platform outside makes the house particularly...
View ArticleAnant Raje: IIA – Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal In Journal of The Indian...
Architect Anant Raje was presented in January this year, the highest honour of the Indian Institute of Architects - the IIA - Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal 1993. To mark this occasion, we are featuring...
View ArticleHirway, Indira."Housing for the Rural Poor."Economic and Political Weekly 22...
Although the first village housing scheme was introduced as early as the Second Five Year Plan, the government has never carried out a comprehensive survey to assess the nature and extent of the...
View Article"3.—Central P.W.D. Model House (Hollow Blocks)." In Model houses constructed...
A spacious house suitable for hot and humid regions. The design achieves the maximum results of good ventilation.
View Article"45.—Military Engineering Service." In Model houses constructed in the...
Another good house put up by Military Engineering Service Delhi.
View Article"6.—Central Building Research Institute,—Roorkee." In Model houses...
These are four cheap houses put up by the Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee. The material used for the shell is thin cement plaster over Hessian Cloth.
View ArticleRaje, Anant."Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal."Journal of The...
The design of Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal is inspired by the belief that Institutions are self-contained entities, whose growth is nurtured by a process of self-renewal through...
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