Apnaghar : Residential House Design Specification

Apnaghar is India’s 1^st comprehensive website for housing solution. Apnaghar is developed and promoted by REPL (Rudrabhishek Enterprises Pvt. Ltd). REPL is one of the leading consultancy companies in India. REPL offers professional practice of urban planning, architecture, civic infrastructural planning, building services etc.

Apnaghar with unique concept provides readymade and customized house designs for specific requirement of residential house design through out the world. Apnaghar has wide variety of readymade house designs listed on the website www.apnaghar.co.in. All the available gallery are designed by our professional team of architects and engineers.

Through this website we cater the online architectural consultancy for designing eco-friendly and energy efficient house design best suited to the environment. Salient features of Apnaghar Architectural Drawing for Residential House Design are:

1.  Professional architectural services of residential house design

2.  Small Landscaping in front or back of residential house design.

3.  Earthquake Zone viabilities of residential house design

4.  Sealants free structures of residential house design

5.  Energy efficient residential house design

6.  Passive Solar residential house design

7.  Earth Sheltered residential house design

8.  Take care of Vastu Complaints of residential house design

9.  Space Efficient Green residential house design

10.Water Harvesting Management for residential house design

11.Soak pit residential house design

12.Space Planning

13.Area And Volume calculation

14.Structural Safety & Strength for residential house design

15.High Quality Construction Documents

16.Saves Cost of construction & Time of residential house design

17.Green House Concept for residential house design

18.Detail Drawings of residential house design

19.Improved customer satisfaction

20.Make faster deliveries to customers.

The Services for house design at Apnaghar Includes:

1. Floor Plans.
2. Front Elevations (2-D)
3. 3d- Perspective View
4. Detailed Floor Plans with furniture Layout
5. Cross Sections.
6. Foundation Plans
7. Details Drawings of Doors, windows, Toilets and Kitchen
8. Structural Design (Complete Set)
9. Roof Plans
10. Stair Case Detail Drawing.
11. Electrical Layouts.
12. Plumbing Drawing
13. BOQ
14. General Specifications

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Home Plan : Water proofing Treatment

Dampness or moisture can create and problems and cause damage to any construction of house. A lot of money can get wasted due to unexpected seepage of water into walls, ceilings or woodwork. Sometimes the presence of moisture can even corrode the steel framework, thus placing the whole structure at risk.

In order to safeguard your precious construction of home plan and also to avoid future inconvenience, it is highly important to take strict measures to waterproof your house plan. There are various waterproofing techniques that can be used during and after the construction of the house. The choice of method depends upon various factors, the primary one amongst them being cost. It is essential to consult a qualified Engineer or Architect for an appropriate waterproofing method to be followed in order to avoid subsequent hassles and damage. Apnaghar has a professional team of architects and engineers who can deliver Sealants free structural house designs and Soak pit house designs. It shave your cost and risk of dampness or moisture in future. Also, Water proofing treatment and materials depend on the requirement, type of construction, location of plot, surroundings of plot. Few suggestions  from APNAGHR for water proofing treatment.

Material for waterproofing treatment:

Traditionally, Kota stone and bitumen are used as effective waterproofing treatment materials during construction. However with the advancement in technology, various specialized compounds are also available that can be used as effective waterproofing treatment solutions. For high-cost constructions plans such as malls and shopping complexes, some expensive and latest methods such as fibre-mesh and APP sheets are also used to form waterproof layers.

The choice of the waterproofing treatment materials and the methods of application must be decided by a qualified Engineer or Architect. Apnaghar provides detailed list of standards related to waterproofing treatment solutions.

Primarily, there are 3 areas of a typical building that need specific waterproofing treatment:

Basements                                                        

Basements provide an excellent way of accessing additional live-able space within limited space constraints. With the rapidly rising real estate prices, the concept of basements has even extended to having multiple levels below the ground. With such concepts, it is all the more important that effective waterproofing is done for the basements.

Basement waterproofing can be done internally as well as externally. However for more effective results, it is advisable to use proper external waterproofing methods during the construction period itself. Materials such as Kota stone, bitumen and specialized compounds are frequently used for external waterproofing of the basement.

Terraces              

Terraces are another area of concern with regard to waterproofing. It often happens in homes that rainwater or water leaking from the overhead water tanks spoils the flooring of the terrace and even seeps through the roof of the floor underneath. As in the case of basements, there are various materials that can be used to effectively waterproof the terrace floor. APP sheets, though expensive, are most effective for this purpose. Before commencing any waterproofing measure for the terrace, ensure that the structure is complete and the work on rainwater pipes and electric conduits is over.

Sunken Areas

Washrooms and kitchens have a sunken area below the floor that houses the water pipe network. This area should also be treated as a basement, and similar effective waterproofing solutions must be followed in this case. There is often a presence of water within the sunken areas, and adequate waterproofing is essential to avoid its seeping through the floor/walls and causing damage to the construction.

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Vastu – In Modern Home Plans

Vastu – In Modern Home Plans ::

 Vaastu is the ancient Indian science that works on the principle of Panchbhootas, a term referring to the five basic elements of the universe: Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Space. Vaastu is the science that attempts to achieve a synergy across all the five elements in such a way that the abode becomes favorable to its inhabitants.

The optimum use of Vaastu concepts can help one achieve an atmosphere at home that is physically comfortable, emotional soothing and intellectually vibrant.

APNAGHAR has compiled a few Vaastu tips that can be use to enhance the positive effect of elements in various rooms of home plan. Vastu with technology is deadly combination to create a modern and comfortable home plan.

General                 

• East is the most auspicious direction for entrance to a house.
• The slope of the property should be from west to east or south to north.
• Shadow of a tree should never fall on the house.
• The north direction represents prosperity, and should never be blocked.
• Cactus plant should never be grown in the house.
• All doors should open towards inside.
• Door hinges should be noiseless.
• Columns in a building must be placed in even numbers in any construction.

Bedroom                              

• The main bedroom should be constructed in the south-west direction.
• The bed should never be placed below a beam.
• Square and rectangle shape bedrooms are perfect for ensuring peace and prosperity.
• Avoid hanging pictures that depict violence or sorrow.
• Any reflective surfaces such as mirrors and televisions should be covered at night while sleeping.
• Sleep with your head towards South.
• Minimise clutter in your room as clutter represents the unfinished tasks of your life.

Living Room                         

• The north direction is ideal for the construction of living room.
• Vaastu advises against the use of paintings which depict negative aspects of life.
• Air-conditioners should be in the west and not in the southeast section.
• Southern and western corners of the room are perfect for placing the furniture.
• Dining tables must have even-numbered chairs.

Kids' Room                           

• Kids' room should be constructed in the northwest corner of the house.
• The colour scheme should be mild.
• Don't place the furniture sticking to the wall, as it obstructs the flow of positive energy.
• The study desk should be placed in such a manner that the child faces eastern, northern or north-eastern corner while studying.
• The computer should be placed in the southwest corner.

Kitchen 

• The ideal location of the kitchen is the southeast corner of the house, with northwest being the second best option.
• Cooking activity should be done while facing east, as it's an auspicious direction. The other option is north direction.
• Electrical items such as microwaves, juicers and mixers should be placed in the southeast corner of the kitchen.
• The refrigerator should be in the northwest, southeast, south or west.
• The kitchen must have adequate provision for cross-ventilation.

With the help of Vaastu, one can find out the most appropriate directions for the various components of a typical household. The objective of Vaastu is to achieve a perfect sense of balance between humans and nature.

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Building a Dream Home - general tips by APNAGHAR

Building a Dream Home - general tips by APNAGHAR

Building a home may be the most important and valuable investment that we make in our lifetime. Most of us build a home once or twice in our life time. We can say we need to take care many issues while designing an architectural designing for our dream home. Apnaghar provides all the necessary architectural drawings and architectural designs to build our dream home. Although we may delegate a number of services to our contractor or engineer, it is still important for us to have the best possible knowledge about the various aspects of the construction process.

If economy is our concern, we 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.
•   Vastu complaints should be applicable wherever required

There are a few additional factors that should be considered during construction of the various rooms of the house:

Entrance of House Design

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 in House Design

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 in House Design

The Kitchen should be located near to the entrance.

The Kitchen should preferably face the Dining Area.

The Kitchen should be well spaced , attached with store room.

The Kitchen should be properly Ventilated.

 Bedrooms in House Design

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 in House Design

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.

The bathroom should be properly Ventilated.

There are many other factors which we take care at APNAGHAR.