This paper tries to throw light on some of these forgotten mud mixes that were used in India with specific case studies from the southern state of Kerala. The secondary objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of re-introducing them into mainstream construction....
announce the time to shift out of the village. People immediately gather all their family members along with their livestock and pets and enough ration and firewood for three days. Locking their homes they place a coconut leaf mat in-front of the main-door indicating the house is now empty ...
while those from southern India prefer rice. In coastal states, such as Kerala and Bengal, fish dishes are popular. Chicken and mutton (sheep) are eaten more often in mountain and plains regions. While many Hindus avoid eating beef, Muslims avoid pork. In addition, many Indians—particularly ...
(2) Building space: optimal comfort in stairwells is achieved with a length-to-width ratio of 1.5:1 and height-to-width ratio of 2:1; courtyards are most comfortable with a length-to-width ratio of 2.5:1 and height-to-width ratio of 1.5:1; walk-through halls are optimal with a ...
Though imported to India from Africa a long time ago, tamarind is an important spice in homes across south India, especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Tamarind is a tree in leguminosae family that grows more than 20 meters in height and with a thick network of strong branches. The fruit ap...