This course will enable the students to
• understand the basic f amily and housing needs.
• Factors influencing selection of site building materials and house plans.
1. Family Housing Needs
2. Factors Influencing Selection and Purchase of Site for House Building :-
• Natural Features
• Neighborhood and social considerations
• Availability of External and Utility services
• Financial and Legal aspects
• Disaster Management – Earthquake resistant house & prefabricated structures
Interior Services A
• Electricity – Basic units of measurements, safety features, estimation of cost, electrical fitting, Solar Fittings
• Fire and safety, need and provision, protective devices, and protection, security , ventilation , air conditioning and telecom services
Interior Services B
• Plumbing – Water supply source, pumping system, fitting and fixtures, quality and protection, rain water harvesting
• Waste Disposal Management- Solid waste disposal , liquid waste disposal ,security system in house.
5. House Planning
• Type of Plans – Site plan, floor plan, cross-sectioned plan, elevation plan, perspective plan, landscape plan, concept of green building
• Functions of house
• Principles of house planning
• Considerations for physically challenged and senior citizens
• Vastu Shastra
• Planning units of the house- Kitchen, Store room. Dinning area, living area, Drawing room.
6. Financial Consideration
• Government Housing Schemes
• Financial Institutions
• Housing Economics – Methods of calculating the amount of money to be invested in house, ways and means of economy
• Housing Decisions:
Owning – Advantages and Disadvantages
Renting – Advantages and Disadvantages
Buying a new house
Buying a old house
Building a house
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