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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Modern Indian House Building Designs

When we think of India, we usually think of dense urban populations, such as Mumbai, where new construction consists mostly of gutting the interiors of existing structures and reconstructing them with modern design sensibilities and conveniences. However, in recent years, with the high technology economic boom that India has been experiencing, there has been a boom in suburban developments with modern homes. Four factors in modern Indian houses are: (1) India’s huge population, 1.2 billion people and growing, (2) the age of its population, with 65% under 35 years old, (3) the hot, humid climate, and (4) its pervasive religious influences. Population demands for potable water, food and space forces modern Indian architecture, whether urban or suburban, to focus on sustainability. Architectural features provide shade and air circulation. The fusion of tradition and modernity is expressed by central courtyards and household temples. Another huge influence on modern Indian residential design is it growing economy. India has become one of the most dynamic high tech economies in the world, providing the fuel to a growing middle class and great wealth. With technology comes modernity, which most new young home buyers demand. This demographic group seems to favor the suburbs where they can enjoy more space and tranquility. Often their their homes consist of several buildings connected by gardens, covered walkways and water elements. However, affluent urban dwellers are finding innovative ways to redesign the interiors of existing structures. One example is of a 16th century urban building, situated in an old neighborhood of row houses that Indian architect Ana Noguera converted into a 173-meter modern dwelling. No matter where they choose to build or buy their new homes, they insist that their homes are sustainable. Both passive and active solar elements work to cool the home. Many windows open to outdoor spaces. Water is another element that is present both in pools and ponds. Courtyards are landscaped to add beauty and relief. Interiors blend with exteriors, with open layout floor plans, bringing the outside in and the inside out with outdoor living areas. Rooms and functions flow into one another. There is an open spaciousness. When Indians talk about modern house building, they are way ahead of the curve. http://ideadesign.org/?cat=27 http://www.kordonline.com/2010/01/unique-strong-sustainable-of-indian-architecture-by-dada/ http://homehagler.com/search/home-design-architecture-in-delhi http://homehagler.com/home-design/retreat-vacation-house-style-in-sustainable-design-concept.html http://www.annanoguera.com/unifamiliars_eng.php http://homehagler.com/architecture/medieval-modern-apartments.html

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  1. Every problem has an ecologically sustainable solution that improves quility of life for everyone! China too is building living spaces that incorporate green spaces and every latest advancement in engineering and energy footprint. One recent article was about a forest city, beautiful and healthy, wish the US civi engineers were given a free hand under a real infrastructure program!

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