Kutcha House In Rural India
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Sanchita Sahu/2101010005
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Introduction:
• Kutcha houses are defined as structures made from raw
materials that can be found easily in the forest and other natural
environments of the area where they are built.
• Aren't fixed structures .
• Considered as dwelling units in rural and urban areas.
• The unburnt bricks, bamboo, mud, grass, reeds, loosely packed
stones and thatch.
• Walls made of bamboo, mud, bushes, reed, stones, thatch,
straws, leaves, and unburned bricks.
Raw Materials Used:
• Wood
• Hay
• Clay
• Straw
• Untouched bricks
• Bamboos
• Mud
• Grass
• Reeds
• Thatch
• Stones that are loosely pack
Types of Kutcha Houses
• Kutcha houses are available in a variety of shapes and sizes
and can have several appearances depending on the materials
used in their construction.
• Kutcha houses are divided into two categories: non-serviceable
and serviceable.
• Kutcha houses which have thick mud walls and thatch roofs are
deemed serviceable.
• Roofs and both walls of non-serviceable Kutcha houses are
made of materials such as twigs, hay, bamboo, or reeds.
Construction Of A Typical Kutcha House
• Materials:
• From the forest: wood, twigs,
leaves, earth
• From riverbeds: reed, clay, mud,
stones,
• From livestock: cow dung, urine,
hides, and hair.
• Base structure:
• A typical kacca house is built on
a base of earth containeda in a Base and beginning of a wooden structure for a
low stonewall. A wooden kacca house. All materials come from the site's
structure of poles and beams immediate vicinity. The base is surrounded by a
bears the thatched roof. dry wall, i.e. without mortar or cement.
• Walls and plaster:
• Walls are filled in with matting of leaves or
wicker, and then plastered with layers of
mud and cow dung.
• Cow dung plasterwork is essential in
keeping snakes, insects, and rodents out.
Cow dung is sticky and has a binding
effect, but is easily damaged by termites.
Wall Made of Cow Dung and Rough Wooden Beams
• Mud is termite resistant, but brittle.
• By combining these characteristics, a
sturdy termite resistant plasterwork is
reached through the application of
alternating layers of cow dung and mud.
• The cow dung's cellulose binds the sand
grains, while the sand protects the cow
dung from termites that typically have no
appetite for mud.
Cow dung plaster
• Sealing of Earth floors :
• Cow dung is dissolved in water and
then used to wash the earth floor.
• Floors are washed this way
approximately every week, a routine
by which cracks get repaired, dirt is
bound, and the floor becomes more
solid over time.
• The result is a smooth dirt free floor, Plastering floor with cow dung.
easy to sweep and pleasant to the
feet. Its ability to 'breath' contributes
to quality of the interior climate.
A house built of the materials that surround it. The
only pucca are the ceramic roof tiles. The rice thatch
on top provides extra protection against the sun. Source:https://
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2014/02/kacca-pucca-and-
vernacular-architecture.html
Advantages Of Kutcha Houses:
• Mud-brick can be a long-lasting, strong, and emergency-proof wall and floor
material if the Kutcha houses are brought under control. This structure can
withstand floods and earthquakes for decades without cracking.
• Thermoelectric insulation - Mud homes often have moderate temperatures.
Because mud walls naturally insulate and give the required thermal comfort
within the mud house
• Construction expenses for a Kutcha home may be greatly decreased by
using eco-friendly materials.
• The building materials for Kutcha dwellings are always recyclable, and the
mud is simple to reintroduce to the environment.
• Economical - Rammed earth, often known as mud, is widely accessible and
may be purchased for a reasonable price.
• it has a very low carbon footprint.
• No need of skilled labours as a very traditional and regular form is followed.
Disadvantages of kutcha houses:
• kutcha homes are more flimsy and are more susceptible to destruction
from storms, floods, and other natural calamities.
• Non-durable materials: Because Kutcha homes are fashioned with swiftly
depreciating materials, repairs are usually necessary.
• While Kutcha houses are made of mud, they can be difficult to keep in
good condition during the rainy season. These issues can undoubtedly be
addressed during the construction process. To prevent any type of
damage, a variety of shock absorbers such as straw, wheat fiber
agricultural waste, and gypsum can be used.
Basic differentiation of kuccha and pucca
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