23-04-2012, 12:32 PM
DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BASED ON TRADITIONAL BUILDING ‘NALUKETTU’ IN KERALA
ABSTRACT
The aim of this project is to detailed study and reproducing the design of traditional residential building “Nalukettu” in Kerala. Nalukettu is the traditional homestead, where many generations of families are lived. These types of buildings are typically found in the Indian state of Kerala. These traditional buildings are typically a rectangular structure where four halls are joined together with a central court yard open to the sky. Every structure faces the sunlight, and there is excellent ventilation. Temperatures, even in the heat of summer, are markedly lower within the nalukettu.
These aspects of nalukettu are taken and redesign the building, Instead of woods and roofing tiles concrete is used. And flooring tiles, roofing tiles, plastering work, painting work is needed for aesthetical appearance.
This design comprises of concrete pillars, concrete slabs, and lintels.