HomeThrough this site, I hope to touch all aspects of the discipline called Architecture, in a simple and uncomplicated manner.
I shall systematically address all topics related to House Construction under broad categories listed from A to Z as:
ARCHITECTURE
- INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE
- ARCHITECTURAL ORGANISATIONS | INDIA
- ARCHITECTURAL ORGANISATIONS | INTERNATIONAL
- ARCHITECTURE COURSE IN INDIA
- ARCHITECTURAL SCHOOLS IN INDIA
- ARCHITECTURAL DICTIONARY
ARCHITECTS
- ARCHITECT | NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK
- ARCHITECT | EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- STATISTICS OF ARCHITECTS IN INDIA
- LIST OF ARCHITECTS IN INDIA
- FAMOUS ARCHITECTS | INDIA
- FAMOUS ARCHITECTS | INTERNATIONAL
- WHY SHOULD YOU INVOLVE AN ARCHITECT
- UNIQUE ASSETS OF AN ARCHITECT
- ARCHITECT | SCOPE OF SERVICES
- ARCHITECT | PROFESSIONAL FEES
- ARCHITECT | SCALE OF CHARGES
- ARCHITECT | SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT
- CHOOSING AN ARCHITECT
- WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU MEET AN ARCHITECT
BATHROOMS:
- BATHROOM FITTINGS GLOSSARY
- WELL-KNOWN BATHROOM FITTINGS IN INDIA
- DESIGNING A BATHROOM | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A BATHROOM | FIXTURES
- DESIGNING A BATHROOM | TYPES
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | BATHROOM
BEDROOMS:
- DESIGNING A BEDROOM | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A BEDROOM | TYPES
- DESIGNING A CLOSET | TYPES
- DESIGNING A CLOSET | PLANNING
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | BEDROOMS
BUILDING MATERIALS:
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
- BUILDING CONTRACTOR | NATURE OF WORK
- LIST OF BUILDING CONTRACTORS | INDIA
- BUILDING CONTRACT | DEFINITION
- TYPES OF BUILDING CONTRACT
CONSTRUCTION:
COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE
- ABOUT THE COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE (COA)
- COA | CONSTITUTION
- COA | RESPONSIBILITIES
- COA | STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION – B.ARCH
- COA | STANDARDS OF ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION M.ARCH
- COA | ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES
- COA | ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITION PROCEDURE
- COA | REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS
- COA | PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION
- COA | ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- COA | COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
- COA | SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
- COA | ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- COA | ARCHITECT’S PROFESSIONAL CHARGES
- COA | SCALE OF CHARGES
- COA | SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT
- COA | ARCHITECT’S PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
- COA | PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
DESIGN IDEAS:
- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
- ARCHITECTURAL DETAILED DRAWINGS
- ARCHITECTURAL MODELS
- DESIGNING A RESIDENCE
- DESIGNING A LIVING ROOM | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A LIVING ROOM | SIZES
- DESIGNING A DINING ROOM
- DESIGNING A BEDROOM | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A BEDROOM | TYPES
- DESIGNING A CLOSET | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A CLOSET | TYPES
- DESIGNING A BATHROOM | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A BATHROOM | FIXTURES
- DESIGNING A BATHROOM | TYPES
- DESIGNING A KITCHEN | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A KITCHEN | ARRANGEMENT
- DESIGNING A KITCHEN | SIZES
- DESIGNING A STUDY/HOME OFFICE
FENG SHUI
- Popularity of Feng Shui
- Principles of Feng Shui
FURNITURE
- Home Furniture
- Office Furniture
- Antique Furniture
GREEN BUILDINGS
- GREEN BUILDINGS | INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
- GREEN BUILDINGS | SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING
- Feature on Green Buildings
- Future is Green
- Building Green Homes
HOUSES – DIFFERENT STYLES
- HOUSE CONSTRUCTION IN INDIA
- APARTMENT V/S INDEPENDENT HOUSE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | DESIGN OF A HOUSE
- VASTU COLOURS FOR A HOUSE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | HOUSE WARMING RITUAL
- VASTU GUIDELINES | RENTING A HOUSE
- DESIGNING A RESIDENCE
- Modern Style
- Kerala Style
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | INTERIORS OF A HOUSE
- VASTU COLOURS FOR A HOUSE
- VASTU COLOUR THERAPY
- Home Interiors
- Office Interiors
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
- Interior Designer’s Qualifications
- Registration of Interior Designers
- List of Interior Designers in India
- Interior Designer’s Scope of Work
- Interior Designer’s Services
- Interior Designer’s Scale of Charges
- Interior Designer’s Conditions of Engagement
- Interior Designer’s Responsibilities
JOINERY
- Joinery Details
- Different Styles of Doors
- Different styles of Windows
KITCHENS:
- DESIGNING A KITCHEN | SIZES
- DESIGNING A KITCHEN | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A KITCHEN | ARRANGEMENT
- DESIGN OF AN EFFICIENT KITCHEN
- DESIGNING A DINING ROOM
- KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS | OPTIONS
- KITCHEN BACKSPLASH | OPTIONS
- CLUTTER-FREE, NEAT KITCHEN
- ODOUR-FREE KITCHEN
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | KITCHEN
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | DINING ROOM
- Kitchen Design Considerations
- Kitchen Styles
- Compact Kitchens
- Maximizing Space in Kitchen
LANDSCAPE:
- Design Principles in Landscape
- Elements of Landscape Architecture
- Design Process in Landscape Architecture
- Styles in Landscape Architecture
LIVING ROOM:
- DESIGNING A LIVING ROOM | PLANNING
- DESIGNING A LIVING ROOM | SIZES
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | VERANDAH
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | ENTRANCE DOOR
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | LIVING ROOM
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
- List of Building Materials in India with Architect’s rating
- List of Building Products in India with Architect’s rating
- Specialty Products
NEW PRODUCTS:
- Latest building Products
- What’s new in Building Products
OFFICES:
- DESIGNING A HOME OFFICE / STUDY
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | HOME OFFICE
- VASTU SHASTRA GUIDELINES | STUDY ROOM
- Office Planning Considerations
- Office Design Guidelines
- Office Types
- Maximizing Space in Offices
PAINTS:
- PAINTS |ARCHITECT’S ADVICE
- PAINTS | COLOUR WHEEL
- ARCHITECT’S PAINTING GUIDE
- PAINTS | CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOUR
- PAINTS | COMMON DEFECTS AND REMEDIES
- PAINTS | DICTIONARY
- LIST OF WELL KNOWN PAINTS
- PAINTS | NEW PRODUCTS
PLANS:
- Planning Considerations
- Basics of Plans
QUAKE PROOF CONSTRUCTION:
- Principles of Quake Proof Construction
- Quake Proof Constructions
RENOVATION, RETROFITTING:
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Renovating
- Renovations of Houses
- Renovations of Offices
STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION:
- House construction
- Stages in House Construction
- Soil test
- Foundation
- Column & Beam Structure
- Cement Blocks versus Bricks
- Electrical Wiring
- Air Conditioning
- Roof
- Sanitary
- Plumbing
- Windows & Doors
- Flooring
- Finishing
TIPS
- Design Tips
- Tips on House Construction
- Tips on Interiors
- Tips on Interior Decoration
VASTU SHASTRA:
- VASTU SHASTRA
- VASTU SHASTRA FACTORS
- VASTU SHASTRA PRINCIPLES
- VASTU GUIDELINES | SELECTION OF SITE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | DESIGN OF A HOUSE
- VASTU GUIDELINES | STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION
- LOGIC BEHIND SUPERSTITIONS
WATER CONSERVATION:
- Water Management
- Waste Water Rehabilitation
- Desalination – Water for all?
XTRA INFORMATION:
- On any Topic that cannot be put in any of the above categories
YELLOW PAGES:
ZILLION IDEAS:
- All the Ideas on House planning that I can think of.
This Site has just been started and is still in the process of Construction. I know it can be very frustrating for you to browse through an incomplete site. Kindly bear with me as it will take me some time to put up all the information that you are looking for. Sorry for the Inconvenience.
October 6th, 2008