landscaping
EXTERIOR / LANDSCAPING Construction of plinth protection is important for protecting foundation. This should be done with concrete (1 cement : 2 coarse sand : 4 stone aggregate). Proper slope is to be given so that water flows towards the open surface drain which is to be constructed along the compound wall. Horticulture/garden works are [...]
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front elevation
EXTERIOR / FRONT ELEVATION The Latest Trends & Styles Since most people only see the outside of your home, you’ll want to make a good first impression by choosing an exterior product and style that has great curb appeal. Whether you choose natural or synthetic materials, your exterior should also compliment the interior design of [...]
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interior lighting
Lighting in a home changes the mood of a room just as it does the perceived size of a room. Placement and type are important aspects of interior design, and they work in conjunction with color selections, room size, availability of natural light and furniture selection. The elements that come together when the right lighting [...]
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concrete work
CONSTRUCTION / CONCRETE WORK Problem no.1: A portion of concrete detached and fallen from the main body of concrete. Causes During construction, some portion of bad concrete might have been patch repaired manually which has fallen. Remdy Repair such weak patches of concrete by epoxy mortar. See subhead 3-6 for details of such mortar. Problem [...]
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technical aspects
CONSTRUCTION / TECHNICAL ASPECTS Cracks in buildings Problem no.1: diagonal cracks in brick walls (wide at top and narrow at bottom) Causes Differential settlement of foundation. Shrinkage of clayey soil below foundation (in case foundation is resting on clayey soil). This sometimes happens from the absorption of moisture by the tree roots in the vicinity. [...]
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Courtyard
COURTYARD Most people think of courtyards as being in the back of a house, but actually they can be on the side or the front. Courtyards are the private open spaces surrounded by walls or buildings—have been in use in residential architecture for almost as long as people have lived in constructed dwellings. Design Goals [...]
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living room
Room Separators The best thing you can do for your long, narrow living room is stop it from being a long, narrow living room. That is, you have to divide the space into two separate areas -- for example, a TV area and a reading nook, or a TV area and a dining area. By [...]
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Study Room
STUDY ROOM Study room is a place where one sits peacefully to concentrate on studies. The vibration in this room creates unseen noise making it unpleasing and if the directions of books, table are placed accordingly, this room will always give you peace and knowledge. USEFUL VASTU TIPS The study room should be placed either [...]
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