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Building a home may be the most
important and valuable investment that you make in your lifetime. Although you
may delegate a number of services to your contractor or engineer, it is still
important for you to have the best possible knowledge about the various aspects
of the construction process.
If economy is your concern, you can follow these tips to help you save
construction costs:
- Avoid complicated forms of shapes.
- Avoid complex system of level.
- Insist on economic structural design.
- Provide maximum possible provision for
natural light and ventilation.
- Ensure efficient placement of utilities
like water-supply pipes, power cables etc.
- Use fresh, sound and durable building
materials.
- Engage trained manpower.
There are a few additional factors that should be
considered during construction of the various rooms of the house:
Entrance
- The entrance is the place to entertain
visitors and should be constructed in a visually appealing manner.
- For security reasons, the entrance must be
constructed in such a way that it provides adequate protection to the house.
- The entrance also needs to protect the
house against inhospitable weather such as harsh sunlight and excessive
rains.
Living Room
- The living room should be located near to
the entrance.
- The living room should preferably face the
lawn, wherever possible.
- Tall windows can add a lot of visual
appeal to the living room
Kitchen
- The kitchen must have adequate ventilation
and natural sunlight.
- It should be adjoining the dining room.
- The working platform must be adequately
wide and free from obstructions.
- The design should provide adequate space
for appliances such as cooking range, dishwasher, chimney etc.
Bedroom
- The bedroom should be located away from
the entrance and living room to ensure privacy.
- The bedroom should be connected with a
balcony and attached bathroom, wherever possible.
- Provide adequate storage facilities in the
form of almirahs and cabinets
Bathroom
- The bathroom must have adequate
ventilation and natural lighting.
- The bath fittings and sanitary fittings
must be of a high quality to withstand regular and prolonged use.
- The bathroom floor should be 5 cm lower
than the other flooring of the house.
( Courtesy:
http://www.jklakshmi.com/home_tips.html )
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