Kerala Traditional Roof

The evolution of domestic architecture of kerala followed closely the trend of development in temple architecture.

Kerala traditional roof.

Traditionally it has a slope tiled roof with pillars supporting roof. Poomukham it is where you enter the house climbing up steps in the front. 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.

4800 square feet 446 square meter 533 square yards 4 bedroom traditional roof kerala house 3d rendering. The climate of kerala greatly influenced the traditional architecture. 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. 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.

Design provided by loom design from kerala. 4 design style. See more ideas about kerala traditional house traditional house kerala houses. 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.

Clay tiles enable to keep the interiors cool in hot and humid weather and the sloping design enabled rainwater to drain off easily. First floor area. Clay tile sloping roofing and flooring. The primitive models of circular square or rectangular plain shapes with a ribbed roof evolved from functional consideration.

Jul 2 2019 explore vivek mathew s board kerala traditional houses on pinterest. 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. Traditional kerala houses with 2 3 storied tiled roof at. Square feet details ground floor area.

Still tiled roof is provided preferably with a traditional type lamp below the roof.