Koti Banal Architecture of Uttarakhand: Indigenous Realities and ...
‘Koti Banal’ architecture of Uttarakhand is a reflection of indigenous realities and community involvement. It demonstrates a profound knowledge of local materials and native sensibilities. Investigations suggest that this is an earthquake-safe construction style done in timber and stone, which evolved as early as 1000 years ago.
ARCHITECTURE OF UTTARAKHAND - THE ANAMIKA PANDEY
Dec 9, 2021 · There are two main regions in Uttarakhand, which have their independent building styles, and are evolved due to the differences in their local language, traditions, and cultures: Garhwal and Kumaon. Kumaon Region Style of Architecture
(a) The paper takes into account the vernacular nature of construction in Uttarakhand: any construction may be called as vernacular if its style relates to, or is specific to the region or surrounding culture [2].
Koti Banal architecture: How ingenuity of our ancestors …
Jun 29, 2017 · That seems to be the case in the Rajgarhi area of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand where centuries-old unique architectures have amazed researchers from country and abroad. Known as Koti Banal in local parlance, large number of these multi-storied traditional houses exhibit antiquity and distinct construction style.
Kotha is a semi royal tradition architecture found in many parts of Uttarakhand, especially Garhwal region. Despite being a vital component of the architectural legacy, the structure has not yet undergone a detailed investigation.
Koti Banal Architecture of Uttarakhand: Indigenous Realities …
This paper is an attempt to study the Koti Banal architecture of Uttarakhand and understand the craft nurtured by the indigenous communities using locally available materials in response to earthquakes. In fact, the Koti Banal architecture is much …
The significant features of the Koti Banal architecture include: (i) simple layout, (ii) construction on elaborate, solid and raised plat-form, (iii) judicious use of locally available building material, (iv) incorporation of wooden beams all through the height of the building at regular intervals, (v) small openings and (vi) shear walls.
Earthquake-safe Koti Banal architecture of Uttarakhand, India
This paper is an attempt to study the Koti Banal architecture of Uttarakhand and understand the craft nurtured by the indigenous communities using locally available materials in response to earthquakes.
Earthquake-safe Koti Banal architecture of Uttarakhand, India
Sep 25, 2008 · Vernacular masonry building types located along the Himalayan arc and incorporating specific earthquake-resilient features have exhibited good seismic performance in past earthquakes.
Koti Banal: The Interesting Vernacular Architecture Of Uttarkashi ...
In the Uttarkashi District of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Koti Banal is one of those numerous regional architectural styles that have endured. The article will highlight the architectural style’s utilisation of regional materials, construction methods, key features and challenges style is facing in the modern society.