The document discusses vernacular architecture, particularly in the Naksal region, emphasizing its evolution based on local needs and traditions. It describes a traditional Adivasi house featuring thick walls for temperature control, a clay-tiled roof for ventilation, and the use of locally sourced materials. Additionally, it highlights specific architectural components like the otla, kothi granary, and the design choices aimed at maximizing space and functionality.

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vernacular architecture is a category of architecture evolved on local needs,
construction materials and reflect local traditions. It tends to evolve over time to reflect
the environmental, cultural, technological, economic, and historical context in which it
exists. But has often been dismissed as crude and unrefined, but also has proponents
who highlight its importance in current era.

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PLAN House of a adivasi at naksal region
1. The house consists of 2 rooms , kitchen ,
animal shelter, and otla (sitting portion)
2. No Toilet is provided
3. Walls are made thick(280-300mm),for
providing support and controlling temp.
4. There is absence of window in this house
A. Reason is of extreme temperature at
summer (>45deg.celcius)
B. Ventilation happens through the
perforated roof and also the gap between the
roof and the wall

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THE DIMENSION OF
HOUSE ARE ( IN MT.)
Plot area
5 x 7 = 35 mtsq.
2mt 3mt
2mt 2mt
3mt
2mt

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1. Roof is made up of redland clay tile on a structure supported by wooden slabs
2. This type of roofing forms pores in between which helps in proper light and ventilation
This tiles are cheap
and are easily
available here

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Opening
between roof
and the wall
results in proper
light and air
circulation
The wooden pillar
undertaking the
load of the roof
Bamboo structure
supporting
the interlocking of
tiles forming roof
The flooring is
done by mixture
of soft mud,
cow dung
Smartly used pillar
to hang clothes and
bags

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1. Walls are made up of Mud mixed with grass and
rice husk for strength purpose.
2. No reinforcements are provided inside the
walls.
3. The walls are plastered with off white locally
available mud called as “CHUHI” mud.
4. No windows are provided
The local avail material are used for wall
construction

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Plinth is Made up of pure MUD laid a feet
deep to the ground. The plinth is approx 1
foot ( 30 cm) in height.
Otla is a platform outside the house. It is present
in every houses at different scale used for differet
purposes
otla can be used as sitting people interacting
, children playing, women cutting vegetables etc.

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1. Kothi is a granary which is designed with
suspended floors for air circulation and
protection from rodents and insects.
2. These are always detached from the
external walls to avoid moisture penetration.
3. A granary also acts as an element to divide
the space (cooking area from living area)
4 Small vents are also noticed in the area
below the granary to perhaps to supply oxygen
to the cooking area.

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Bamboo Sticks runs through the room and
provides base for roof
Niche is provided in almost every wall in
the house for multipurpose.
Ledged, Braced and Batten doors are
used.