A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR LOW-COST HOUSING, THE COCONUT HOUSE!

Ar. Jayneel Trivedi expands the applications of tender coconut by utilizing it as an essential cladding material to enhance the concept of low-cost housing at a mere Rs. 15000/-. He displays his prototype of a coconut house that is constructed out of empty tender coconut shells, scrap metal, and scrap wood. pune-based An intelligent and sustainable design for rural housing and low-cost slum houses is proposed by ar. Jayneel Trivedi. This design has the potential to improve the quality of life for these people to some degree. When it comes to the construction format, the notion of a flexi-space, which is commonly envisioned as being 8 feet by 8 feet, allows up an infinite number of options for customization. A single bed, a stove, and a tiny cabinet are all things that can be accommodated in a space that is 8 feet by 8 feet. On the basis of the budget, it is possible to have freedom in terms of the sizes, materials, and types of foundations. It would cost Rs. 15000/- to build a conventional dwelling that is 8 feet by 8 feet in size. The four sides of this edifice are formed of sun-dried pu coated coconut shells, and the framework of this structure is composed of metal construction. Additional resources, such as scrap wood and metal coil, contribute to the completion of this experimental construction, which is an example of making the most of waste. Jayneel advocates for the creation of air cavities in coconut shells so that they can function as effective insulators and naturally cool the interiors of the shells. Other applications for coconut shells include the use of the shells as mulch or even for the purpose of recharging ground water reserves. Additionally, he promotes the use of the shells as a vertical garden and an interior barrier, as they are both visually pleasing and pragmatically sound. The use of mud plaster on partition walls or even exposed shells, which contribute to an attractive light/shadow effect, are examples of design uses. Infinite design options are available, and there is an abundance of permutations and combinations! On the other hand, one cannot help but think about the unappealing aesthetics and the loss of square footage, particularly in the already overcrowded slums that such housing would produce. In addition, coconut husk boards provide a solution that is not only more suitable for the environment but also more visually pleasing. and with gratitude from the Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation and the Housing and Urban Development Corporation; and with ongoing research that has not yet established the use of rice husk, banana leaf sheath, and bagasse as commercially viable building materials; also, with a largely positive inclined proto, is it safe to assume that this research will possibly open up newer explorations on treating coconut waste in order to provide a respectably viable, sustainable solution to housing for all?! Please visit indiaartndesign.com in order to see the photographs of this prototype.

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