orphanage

rural housing vakdipada, dahanu, maharashtra

Housing for 9 families who have shifted from nearby village and to provide 3 home stays to support the community economically.

Using the natural contours and local materials to reduce the impact on ecological balance and traditional building knowledge to encourage people participation in building their own homes with the lowest of cost. The design is also inspired from small cottage industries based on the professions of tribal people to support themselves.

village plan

The different professions are bamboo handicraft, vegetable farming, pottery, textile weaving and warli painting, along with agriculture.

The houses of the same profession share a common roof to help each other in their craft and also share their ideas.

The bathes and washing closets are outside the houses with washing areas, to be common for all.

Home stays are provided along with to help the visitors learn the art & craft of the forgotten community and share their lifestyle.

cluster plan

Wattle & Daub construction of bamboo, mud and cow dung is used. The in-built furnitures help provide the necessary storage facilities.

The compost from toilets are used in the bio-gas chamber plants which help in producing bio-gas for households. The electricity through solar panels also helps in channeling water from the wells to water tanks for water supply.

The home stays are designed to provide only the basic necessities ( sleeping & storage ), as the lifestyle of the people is very simple, possessi ons and needs are bare minimum.