Group 15_Kaira Looro Women's House Report

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Figure 13. Viewing the building system from the north-south section

Figure 14. Viewing the building system from the east-west section

4. Construction Design considerations: 4.1 Construction system used for Women’s house: 

Here we are using Load bearing masonry construction using a ground beam made of mass stone ,sand, cement construction. This type of construction system is very adaptable in that area and some of the knowledge about constructing beams and roofs will be helpful to the community. Construction materials and calculations are provided in the costing table.

4.1.1 Capping beam and two footings in activity room shown in floor plan.

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