DWELLING UNITS

ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS

• The houses in this region are placed after careful site selection usually enroute to the pilgrim centers, near sources of water and in the areas which provide protection from the cold winds in winter.

• The traditional houses are built along the contours of the hills and are generally having a rectangular plan.

• The characteristic features of the traditional architecture found in this region are dictated by the immense availability of stone and timber in the areas.

• Walls are typically made of stone while timber is used for the structural purposes and the slates are used for roofing. In rock house’s no glue is used they only stable the stone one after another ( rubble masonry)

• The floors are made of wooden planks or mud, for insulation and occasionally stone slabs are also used.. 6 feet height of a floor

• The buildings are placed along the contours in the stepped terraces with large openings in front of the building

• The intricate wooden carvings on the doors and windows give coherence and unity. Saal,Deodar and chir used in house for making windows and doors

• 7-8 people per house

• Patwari have all the records of Plans, measurements, and other information of peoples.

HOUSE-01: RAJ MAHAL

FRONT ELEVATION