The document discusses house architecture and design in Chennai. It explains that architects must consider site conditions, zoning laws, and the client's requirements when designing a house. A well-designed house provides location, orientation, privacy, parks, space, security, ventilation, and light. Houses can be planned with different layouts, elevations, and orientations. Common house classifications include detached, group, semi-detached, apartments, and prefabricated. Housing design must also consider aesthetics, layout, street systems, materials, and density. Various agencies address housing needs through different schemes.

1. House architecture in Chennai
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2. The architect identifies the space and designs the space based on your
requirement. Every building is unique and the architect needs to think differently.
Site survey and analysis is a major part of design and it includes site condition like
existing trees, neighbourhood area, drainage system and more. Zonal laws affect
the type of building and the design. The architects take into consideration these
factors before designing the project.

3. Good housing facility is the key to a successful economy and house architecture in
Chennai has come a long way. Houses have to be designed to enhance the
convenience, health, social and community life of dweller. A good residential
building should have the following:
1. Location
2. Orientation
3. Height
4. Privacy
5. Parks
6. Space
7. Security
8. Utility service
9. Ventilation and light

4. Residential unit layout
1. Houses can be designed with different elevations
2. Houses can be planned with harmony surrounded by greeneries, lakes, seaside view,
etc
3. Houses should have the right orientation for proper ventilation
4. Density of population in accordance with standard specified by the authority
5. Maintaining the spirit of the neighbourhood

5. Types of layout
Any house should have a general layout though it may differ in site shape. The
layout depends on the convenience and economic needs of the community. The
types of layours include
• Rectangular or grid pattern
• Square layout meeting the road at right angles
• Cul-de-sac
• Dead end for small estate

6. Classification of housing
Houses can be divided into different groups:
• Detached house
• Group housing
• Semi-detached house
• Apartments and flats
• Prefabricated house
• Skyscrapers
Design of residential areas
1. Aesthetics
2. Housing unit
3. Layout
4. Street system
5. Size and shape
6. Basic materials
Housing is a basic issues and there are different agencies tackling the
problem under housing schemes:
• State Housing Board
• Co-operative Housing Society
• Private Enterprises
• Individuals

7. Srishti Design Studio
AL-183, AL First Street,
11th Main Road,
Annanagar,
Chennai- 40.
Phone: +91 44 43542095
E-mail: info@srishtistudio.com
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