Kerala Traditional Roof

Clay tile sloping roofing and flooring.

Kerala traditional roof.

The evolution of domestic architecture of kerala followed closely the trend of development in temple architecture. Traditionally it has a slope tiled roof with pillars supporting roof. Clay tiles are used for the roofing in traditional kerala architecture and these are supported by a sturdy framework of wooden rafters kazhukol and beams. A brief introduction about traditional kerala architecture elements and interiors.

See more ideas about kerala traditional house traditional house kerala houses. Wood is used for rafters of the roof for beams and columns for panelling of staircases for parapets of the poomukham and even for ornately designed pillars. Traditional kerala houses with 2 3 storied tiled roof at. Poomukham it is where you enter the house climbing up steps in the front.

Kerala architecture is a kind of architectural style that is mostly found in the indian state of kerala kerala s style of architecture is a unique hindu temple architecture that emerged in the southwest part of india in its striking contrast to dravidian architecture which is normally practiced in other parts of south india the architecture of kerala has been performed followed according to. 4800 square feet 446 square meter 533 square yards 4 bedroom traditional roof kerala house 3d rendering. Jul 2 2019 explore vivek mathew s board kerala traditional houses on pinterest. Clay tiles enable to keep the interiors cool in hot and humid weather and the sloping design enabled rainwater to drain off easily.

Square feet details ground floor area. Viya constructions a leading building contractor in kochi specializes in the construction of residential projects. The primitive models of circular square or rectangular plain shapes with a ribbed roof evolved from functional consideration. Still tiled roof is provided preferably with a traditional type lamp below the roof.

A typical kerala model traditional house roof thatched with sun dried tiles a lateral angle view tharavadu the traditional wooden cottages of kerala ancient style architecture of south india. Kerala homes involve a lot of traditional materials in their home designs the chief being wood and bricks. Instead of door of entry we now have the gate. The climate of kerala greatly influenced the traditional architecture.

Here we look at the 5 major types of roofing material options used in kerala based on the purpose of the building the local traditions of construction and concepts of architectural design.