Category: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Building construction is a field that deals with all the engineering aspects of putting up buildings. The building should be capable of transferring the expected loads in its life period safely to the ground. Design of various structural components like slabs, beams, walls, columns and footing should ensure safety. None of the structural components should buckle, overturn and collapse. All structural components should be so designed that deflections do not exceed the permissible values specified in the codes.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Cracks in a Building |3 Types of Cracks in Building Walls Full Guide

Vinod Gopinath

Cracks in a building affect the building’s artistic look and it destroys the wall integrity, affects the safety of structure and even reduces the durability of structure. In this blog, I will show you the important types of cracks in building and the methods of prevention of these cracks. Cracks occur when stress in the components increases beyond its strength. Stress in the building components could be caused by externally applied…

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Perfect Design of building plan: All amazing tips

Vinod Gopinath

Design requirements of a building plan, three main principles of design of building plan which are, 1. For orientation 2. For energy efficiency 3. For suitable utility and a simple building plan of a one story building at a scale of 1: 100 with all the details and specifications are presented in the blog post.

Vasthu shastra

Vastu for home plan- all design tips backed by logic

Vinod Gopinath

Vastu for home plan can be divided as follows. Vastu for kitchen- best if the kitchen is located in the southeast quadrant…center of dining room should be kept empty to allow the air circulation. Lighter pieces, such as a bureau, can be safely placed in the north, the east, or the northeast of the room

Vasthu shastra

Vastu for home: A gem or a sham?

Vinod Gopinath

Why a vastu home is the best? House in the south and west will receive a greater amount of eastern sun from the northeast. Interior layout and furniture placement. The four quadrants of a home as per Vastu are explained with figures. Orientation of the home, flow of energy, location of house in the site are important

Economical building

A BUILDING AT ZERO COST!!

Vinod Gopinath

A building at zero cost- The concept of an economical building is explained in the post. 1. Intake of natural light 2. Pick the stuctural components i.Foundation ii. Superstructure- flooring material, walls . 3. Incorporate techniques of vastu 4. Shift in perspective 5. Laurie baker concepts. Details about AAC blocks, green walls are also given

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

GFRG panels – A trending innovation in low cost housing

Vinod Gopinath

GFRG panel house is an innovative, highly efficient, and cost-effective sustainable housing option. GFRG panels are very easy to construct. GFRG panels are green building products.