In the search of olden days

IN THE SEARCH OF OLDEN DAYS VETI-MURBAD

DOCUMENTED BY: RAJINI BODDU-04 RUTIKA GIRKAR-08 ANIKET GUPTA-09 ANKITA JOSHI-12 MAHESH MATE-21 AARYA RAUT-33

JOURNEY TO VETI-MURBAD THANE

COLLEGE GATE

VASAI BRIDGE

MANOR

VETI-MURBAD

VETI-MURBAD

Veti is a Village located in the Taluka of Dahanu, in the district of Thane district, in the state of Maharashtra state with a total population of 2796. There are 520 houses in the Village.

• The small village that is wealthy in terms of natural outline and the surroundings also have a certain divisible amount of cons within particular edges .

• Is a naturally encircled space within the gradual terrain of mountains sloping downwards.

• Such geographical factors result in the accumulation of water within the area leading to a considerable increase in ground water level.

SOURCE: https://ourhero.in/villages/veti-551746 https://www.scribd.com/document/469568562/Veti-murbad-documentation-pdf

BASE POINT [PRATEEK SIR’S HOUSE]

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This project is an experiment towards tweeking the traditional wattle and daub technology while catering to the modern needs. It is an attempt in building pride in this technology of the tribals who stay in the village the house is constructed in.

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The greens at the plot entry that cover the house on the west have blossomed due to this high nutrient waste water.

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DETAILS •

Attic dormers create cozy attic space which overlook into the living spaces below.

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Open kitchen and minimum walls makes interiors spacious.

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All the furniture is inbuilt which majorly reduces the cost.

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The plaster on the wall is mud in smooth finish.

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The design of the house is inspired by the regional tribal houses which follow a timber structural grid

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The pros of the wattle and daub house has been retained while avoiding the cons of it in terms of maintenance.

SOURCE: https://designjatra.org/house-at-murbad/

HISTORY AND EVOLUTION - HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

TIMELINE 200 years ago tribe settlement- 2,3 houses 1952 Ashte Panchayat was formed

2000 Nuclear family system prevailed 2010 10-15 houses accumulated

1960Brick mortar houses were built

2015 Sarvajanik halla was built

1990Dhamini dham surya dam started water supply 1995Electrical divisional board set up

2017 RCC structure Water Tank installed Solar street lights installed

SOURCE: https://www.scribd.com/document/469568562/Veti-murbad-documentation-pdf

WARLI TIRBE • THE WARLI WERE TRADITIONALLY SEMI-NOMADIC. • THEY LIVED TOGETHER IN SMALL-SCALE GROUPS WITH A HEADMAN LEADING THEM. • HOWEVER, RECENT DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES HAVE TRANSFORMED THE WARLI TODAY INTO MAINLY AGRICULTURISTS. •

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WARLI WOMEN WEAR TOE-RINGS AND NECKLACES AS A SIGN OF BEING MARRIED.

• WE NOTICED WARLI TRIBAL PEOPLE WERE IN MAJORITY IN THIS GETI VILLAGE. • THEY SPEAK THE WARLI LANGUAGE, CLASSIFIED AS KONKANI, WITH SOME DEGREE OF INFLUENCE FROM MARATHI.

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SOURCE:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warli#:~:text=The%20Warli%20or%20Varli%20are,have%20adopted %20many%20Hindu%20beliefs.

ACTIVITIES

Bamboo weavers of the village More village youth is encouraged to take this craft up as an option for earning their livelihood.

In above image we can see that people are carrying out farming activities and using bullock-cart .

Women uses a machine that helps separate the grains from the crops once harvesting is done

During the evening time social interaction happens.

Areas in the front and back of house are used by children for playing games and other outdoor activities Handpumps are installed on borewells. Tanks are used to store water, which is connected to handpumps.

SOURCE: https://www.scribd.com/document/469568562/Veti-murbad-documentation-pdf

CIRCULATION OF VETI VILLAGE

MAIN STREET SECONDARY STREET TERITARY STREETS

CIRCULATION • • •

IMAGES OF BUFFER SPACES OF VILLAGE

IN ARCHITECTURE CIRCULATION MEANS THE PATHWAYS THROUGH A PLAN. THESE PATHWAYS ARE HOW WE EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURE. THE DESIGN OF THESE PATHWAYS HAS AN ENORMOUS EFFECT ON THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF A PLAN.

BLOCK 4 CIRCULATION

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CIRCULATION OF OUR BLOCK STARTS FROM THE MAIN ROAD WHICH IS INDICATED IN RED COLOR. LATER THAT MAIN ROAD IS CONNECTED TO SECONDARY ROAD INDICATED IN GREEN COLOR. WHILE THE STREETS WHICH ARE INDICATED IN BLUE DASH LINES ARE STREETS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THEIR HOUSES.

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House 3

House 2

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House 6

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House 1

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House 5

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HOUSE 1

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE WALL- WATTLE AND DOUB TECHNIQUE FLOORING-COW DUNG ROOF-WOODEN TRUSSES, ASBESTOES SHEET COLUMN IN VERDANDAH- CONCRETE

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LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

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HOUSE 2

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE+MUD WALL- WATTLE AND DOUB TECHNIQUE FLOORING-COW DUNG ROOF-WOODEN TRUSSES, MANGLORE TILES COLUMN - WOOD

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LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

RIGHT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

HOUSE 3

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE FRONT WALL-BRICK MASONRY BACK WALL-WATTLE AND DOUB FLOORING-COW DUNG WINDOW AND DOOR-WOOD ROOF-WOODEN TRUSSES, MANGOLRE TILES AND AESBESTOES SHEET COLUMN- BRICK, AGGREGATE , PLASTER [SOURCE:SELF GENERATED IMAGE]

LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

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HOUSE 4

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE+MORTAR+CONCRETE WALL- BRICK FLOORING-COW DUNG WINDOWS- STEEL+CONCRETE ROOF-ASBESTOES SHEET COLUMN IN VERDANDAH- WOODEN [SOURCE:SELF GENERATED IMAGE]

LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

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HOUSE 5

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE+MUD WALL- BRICK WINDOWS- STEEL+CONCRETE FRONT FACADE-CONCRETE ROOF-ASBESTOES SHEET COLUMN IN VERDANDAH- CONCRETE [SOURCE:SELF GENERATED IMAGE]

LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

RIGHT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

HOUSE 6

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE MASONRY+MUD WALL- WATTLE AND DOUB TECHNIQUE FLOORING-COW DUNG ROOF-WOODEN TRUSSES, ASBESTOES SHEET COLUMN - WOOD

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LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

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HOUSE 7

FRONT ELEVATION

BACKSIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE WALL- BRICK + CONCRETE FLOORING-COW DUNG WINDOW COVERING-JUTE ROOF-WOODEN TRUSSES, MANGLORE TILES COLUMN -WOOD [SOURCE:SELF GENERATED IMAGE]

LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

RIGHT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

HOUSE 8

FRONT ELEVATION

BACK ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE WALL- BRICK DOOR AND WINDOW FRAME- WOODEN FLOORING-COW DUNG ROOF-ASBESTOES SHEET COLUMN -WOODEN [SOURCE:SELF GENERATED IMAGE]

LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION

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HOUSE 9

FRONT ELEVATION

LEFT HAND SIDE ELEVATION MATERIALS: PLINTH-STONE WALL- WATTLE AND DOUB TECHNIQUE FLOORING-COW DUNG ROOF-WOODEN TRUSSES, ASBESTOES SHEET COLUMN-WOODEN

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VIEW

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ISOMETRIC VIEW 1

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SECTION 1

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SECTION 2

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MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

ENTRY TO THE HOUSE (WEST DIRECTION)

AERIAL VIEW OF THE HOUSE

• HOUSE AT MURBAD TRADITIONAL TECHNOLOGY WHILE CATERING TO THE MODERN NEEDS.

ROOF BLOSSEMED DUE TO HIGH NUTRIENT WASTE WATER RECYCLED WOOD TILES FROM REED BED FILTER

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FOUNDATION

COW DUNG SMEARED VERANDAH

FLOOR ING TERRACOTTA

THE REED BED CONNECTED TO THE TOILETS AND BATH

REED BED SOURCE:Designjatra.org

WATTLE AND DOUB TECHNIQUE 1. VERTICAL WATTLE USING REED 2. VERTICAL WATTLE USING BAMBOO SPLITS 3. HORIZONTAL WEAVE OF WATTLE 4. HANGING GRASS AS WATTLE

WATTLE

DOUBING THE WATTLE

PLASTER OF MUD IN SMOOTH FINISH

WALLS

WOODEN COLUMN GLASS WALL SOURCE:Designjatra.org

STRENGTHS •

WEAKNESS

We are witnessing a constant speed within the village and moreover it is taking shape in an exponential growth, so to preserve the village from getting totally urbanized we can connect it to the modern times in their own traditional way by only empowering them.

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The village panchayat/ heads gathering spot carrying out a discussion at a social The panchayat discusses issues of water, sanitation, agricultural problems and other such social and welfare issues.

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A formal panchayat discussion is held occasionally.

POTENTIALS

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There is no particular place where people can come together and celebrate festivals also a place where a market place can be set up .

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The population is increasing as is expected to touch 4000 in the next 10 years as rate of child birth has decreased since before hence the growth is steady.

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The primary road was made up of stones only so it may get affected by rainfall as it has a rough surface which is also very uneven.

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The open spaces used by kids to play is the same space which has been used by the people to celebrate different festivals.

SOURCE:https://www.scribd.com/document/469568562/Veti-murbad-documentation-pdf

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTER, DHARMAPURI, INDIA Project by

- By Rajesh Renganathan and Iype Vernperampil of Flying Elephant Studio

Project group - Building and civil engineering works Client - Mahalir Aran Trust & VIA Design Project background - Private commission

The project was completed and occupied in September 2011 and is reported

by the architects to be functioning well on subsequent visits.

THIS PROJECT, 20KM WEST OF DHARMAPURI IN TAMIL NADU, LIES IN THE SOUTHERNMOST PART OF THE INDIAN PENINSULA. WITH A LOW BUDGET, THE PROJECT SERVES TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN THIS HOT AND SEMI-ARID RURAL REGION.

PRESENTATION TITLE

LOCATION This project is located in a rural area, 20km west of the town of Dharmapuri, in the state of Tamil Nadu which forms the southernmost part of the Indian peninsula.

ACCESIBILTY AND APPROACH Balajangamanhalli Tamil Nadu 636807 12.081945, 78.085859

SELECTION CRITERIA • •

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Sensitivity to local produce and practice.

The project also employs the best sustainable water management practices including both, rainwater harvesting and ground water recharging and drip irrigation.

The compact and small-scale building distinguishes between a hightech medical core and a low-tech surrounding layer.

TRANSPORTATION Public Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 10 km. Autos Available in this Village.

Nearest National Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest State Highway is in less than 5 km. Nearest District Road is in less than 5 km.

CLIMATE

Adopting a “building within a building” concept as a response to the extreme hot semi-arid climate of Dharmapuri in Southern India, the Primary healthcare center is a highquality outpatient healthcare facility that intends to serve a group of agricultural villages in the vicinity.

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LANDSCAPE STRATEGY

PLAN AND ELEVATION

The compact and small-scale building distinguishes between a high-tech medical core and a low-tech surrounding layer.

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MATERIALS Use of vetiver grass woven thatch window panels and the agricultural practice of . clearing stone rubble from fields to prepare for cultivation.

Rubble stones are used to build retaining walls for the raised floor plinth including the outdoor gathering space and for landscape bund elements.

The project also employs, rainwater harvesting and ground water recharging and drip irrigation.

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Movable thatch panels This uses the aromatic vetiver grass thatch mats as infill. A simple drip irrigation pipe is used to wet the panels in the hot dry summer; lowering temperatures and humidifying air passing into the interior by evaporative cooling.

The panels can be opened or closed depending on the degree of climatic protection required for the interior. The earth toned panels also filter the abundant ambient dust prevalent in hot dry summers.

Plinth retaining walls These are clad with small stone boulders cleared from the soil at the building site.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CASE STUDY✓ In view of its environmental impact, sustainable construction involves the design and management of built structures. ✓ In view of its economic impact, sustainable construction involves the transition from a linear to a circular economy of renewable energy generation, material and waste recycling, water harvesting and preservation . ✓ Innovative structural design utilizes the strength ✓ characteristics of individual materials.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Walt Disney

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TSESHAHT TRIBAL HEALTH CENTRE AND MULTIPLEX

LOCATION Port Alberni YEAR 2007 SIZE 1,521 square metres COMPLETION 2007 ARCHITECT ARCHITECT Lubor Trubka Associates Architects STRUCTURAL ENGINEER CWMM Consulting Engineers PROJECT OWNER Tseshaht First Nation PROJECT MATERIALS Glue-laminated timber (Glulam) Millwork Paneling Siding STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS Low rise Post + beam Prefabricated TYPE Government + Health Community Centre Medical Facility

TSESHAHT TRIBAL HEALTH CENTRE AND MULTIPLEX

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Located at the north tip of Alberni Inlet on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

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Completed in October of 2007, the Tseshaht Health Centre and Multiplex is an example of a cooperative community venture.

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The use of timber as an architectural vocabulary to express the Tseshaht’s respect for nature, cultural heritage and their historical reverence for wood utilized in their daily lives.

LOCATION AND NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY LOCATION: 5091 Tsuma-as Dr, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8X9, Canada

TSESHAHT TRIBAL HEALTH CENTRE AND MULTIPLEX

RAINBOW GARDEN

HAAHUUPAYAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOMASS HALL

NUU-CHAHNUITH TRIBAL COUNCIL

ACCESSIBILTY AND APPROACH MAIN APPROACH ROAD = MISSION ROAD VIA RIVER ROAD

MISSION ROAD

ZONING

DRIVE IN PARKING MAIN ENTRANCE GATHERING PLACE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM HEALTH CENTRE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES

PLANNING

MASTER PLAN

SECTIONS

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES •Although most members today are educated or trained in various occupations, they have maintained their inherent talent and skill to work and build with wood.

•In this way, a significant part of the capital cost invested into the building remains in the community.

•With the entire community’s direct involvement in the plan, program, design, finance, and eventually, construction, these projects become symbols of achievement and pride and remain well cared for.

•The construction was carried out by about 50 band members, under professional supervision.

•This was done on-site before assembly and erection by predominantly band labour .

MATERIALS Wood materials used on the project included: 1. GLULAM :columns and beams 2. PARALLAM, MICROLAM: timber strand and I joists; 3. DOUGLAS FIR :T&G decking, plywood, standard framing lumber; 4. MIXED HEMLOCK, SPRUCE AND FIR: laminated siding boards; 5. VERTICAL GRAIN DOUGLAS FIR: windows and doors; and 6. CUSTOM MILLWORK FEATURING RED AND YELLOW CEDAR, DOUGLAS FIR AND MAPLE.

GLULAMS COLUMNS AND BEAMS

MIXED HEMLOCK LAMINATED SLIDING DOOR

PARALLAM I JOIST

DOUGLAS FIR FURNITURE

VERTICAL GRAIN DOUGLAS FIR WINDOWS

RED AND YELLOW CEDAR

CHALLENGES THEY OVERCAME •The design and construction of the facility successfully overcame significantly more than the usual amount of inherent challenges, namely: 1. Difficult and environmentally sensitive site 2. Designing structure for erection “in the air” with limited ground support (without disturbing the ground vegetation throughout construction) 3. Limited and fixed budget 4. Meeting all building code regulations with practically 100% wood solutions 5. Combination of Health centre, assembly and administration programs 6. Meeting complexities of requirements from a multitude of Federal and Provincial Government regulators and approving agencies, with energy efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• To preserve its natural setting, located just outside Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, the Tseshaht Tribal Multiplex and Health Centre’s design elevates its heavy-timber structure and follows the contours and outlines of the rocky bluff below.

• Cantilevering the wood structure over the Somass River’s edge doesn’t just make it appear to float, it allows for the concealment of the large services and equipment underneath the floor.

• All of the small service distribution networks are incorporated within the roof assembly between the exposed ceilings and the surface of the roof.

• The facility fulfills community, health, cultural, commercial, and social functions.