about the traditional architecture of the kutch regions, introduction of bhunga their houses, materials used in this houses, plans and elevation of bhunga.
3. VARNACULAR ARCHITECTURE
• ARCITECTURE CHARACTERISED BY THE USE OF LOCAL
MATERIALS AND KNOWLEDGE, USUALLY WITHOUT
THE SUPERVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTS.
VERNACULAR BUILDINGS ARE TYPICALLY SIMPLE AND
PRACTICAL, WHETHER RESIDENTIAL HOUSES OR
BUILT FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
4. BHUNGA HUTS GUJARAT
• BHUNGAS ARE LOCATED IN THE GULF OF KUTCHH
REGION.
• THE BHONGA IS TRADITINAL CONSTRUCTION TYPE IN
THE KUTCH DISTRICT OF THE GUJARAT STATE IN
INDIA, WHICH HAS A VERY HIGH EARTHQUAKE RISK.
6. MATERIAL USED
• IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BHUNGA, RAW MATERIALS THAT
ARE EASILY AVAILABLE IN KUTCH.
• MODIFICATION OF BUILDINGS RECENT BHUNGAS
CONSTRUCTIONS HAVE USED WIDE VARIETY OF
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. THESE INCLUDE THE STONE
OR BURNT BRICK MASONRY EITHER IN MUD MORTAR OR IN
CEMENT MORTAR.
7. MATERIALS USED IN MAKING WALLS,
ROOFS AND DOORS AND WINDOWS
CEMENT
SIKKI LEAVES
BAMBOO
MANGLORE TILES
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