How to do Layout of Building while construction.

Usually, Lay outing is basic work to get the foundation on ground. If layouting was done in proper way then the foundation will be good. A real meaning and purpose of setting out (layout) is to transfer the plan, length and width of its foundation on the ground so that the foundation can be excavated for construction of purposed building as per drawing. 

The following preliminary works should be executed before actual planning of layout for the house.

•             Clean the site

•             Record spot levels of the ground.

•             Construct a permanent bench mark in construction area. 

Base Line

For setting out /layout, the most important requirement is to establish a baseline. This is marked on the ground as per site plan requirement with the help of offsets which are taken from the existing road or existing building.  

Centre Line

Centre line divides the plan into two equal parts. This can be marked in the field with the help of baseline. This line is very necessary and useful for layout. This line should be transferred to Burjis and be kept up to the completion of foundation work.

'Burjis' and its' Distance

Burji or marking pillars are masonry pillars constructed with bricks and cement mortar. These are constructed on both ends of walls /columns and center line should be marked on the top surface of the burjis with the help of base line. Burji is also constructed for indicating the plinth level of the building. Burjis are very useful for the layout. Accuracy of the foundation can be checked with the help of Burji at any time during construction. Burjis should be kept intact till completion of foundation work.

Demarcation/layout Procedure

The following procedure is recommended for demarcation of a building. 

•             For layout of a building baseline is marked on the ground either from centre line of the road or from any permanent building nearby. This line helps to mark out the front of a building. Side baseline is also marked with the help of side structure or road or it can be marked with the help of first baseline or boundary of the plot.

•             Fix temporary pegs at the centre line of walls/columns on both sides of walls and columns in front and back side.

•             Fix peg at the centre line of walls/columns on both sides of wall and columns in left and right side of front of building.

•             Check diagonals of the square or rectangle formed after fixing pegs.

•             Construct Burji or marking pillars with pegs at a distance of 1.5 meter to 2 meters and their top surface should be plastered.

•             Mark centre line on the top of Burjis with the help of thread (Soot) or with the The dolite in big projects and the diagonal and other dimension should be checked.

•             Level Burji on all corners of building and the top level is fixed at a proposed plinth level.

•             Mark the foundation of walls/columns according to drawing on the ground with the help of centerline marked on the Burji.

•             Mark foundation trenches on the ground with chalk powder.

•             Excavate the foundation of the walls /columns up to required level and the excavation must be checked with the help of centre line and level burji to avoid any complication later on.  

Materials used during Setting up of Layout

1.            Leveling Instrument

2.            Balli

3.            Long Nails

4.            Hammer

5.            Right Angle(Guniya)

6.            Steel Tape

7.            Thin Cotton Thread

8.            Bricks

9.            Cement

10.          Screen Sand

11.          Lime Powder

12.          Theodolite

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Vastu Advice For House Construction

Vastu provide basic tips for the house construction that can be followed at the time of construction even they are also applied during the head hunting of plot. These enormously useful tips of Vastu if followed religiously can yield best results immediately in terms of good health, wealth, prosperity and contentment. Here are some important and authentic Vastu tips for the house construction:

• Before starting the construction some things have to be considered such as shape of plot which is the most important to determine.
• Irregular shape plot can have bad impact on occupants, so choose regular plot such as square or rectangle.
• Vastu for House Construction  Vastu suggests digging a well in North-east and after that to start the construction.
• Open space should be given more towards the North and the East and less towards the South and the West.
• Open space at South-east and North-west should be equal.
• Avoid planting trees in North-east corner while all other directions are suitable. Heavy trees must be grown towards South, West and South-west side.
• More windows must be given towards East and North while Southern and Western sides must be avoided for windows and doors.
• Avoid doors in straight line.
• Front door must be larger than other doors especially exit door.
• In the plots Western side must be elevated than Eastern side and Southern must be elevated than North to determine the auspiciousness.
• As discussed North-east is the first to dig and Vastu recommends starting construction from here and then move forward to East, North and finally South & West.
• After the foundation is dug in North-east pillars must be stand starting from South-west and later to go in South, West direction and finally in East and North.

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Triplex House Plans

Archplanest Team are enough capable of designing best Triplex house plans as per clients requirement and architecture feasibility. If we define some major features of Triplex House plan in form of a Independent house plan, affordable house plan or multiple family use house plans then we need to consider following point while designing Triplex house plan:

1. Optimum utilization of space
2. House should be proper ventilated.
3. Proper provision of multiple car parking
4. Stair should external as uses.
5. Windows should be bigger in size.
6. From security point of view boundary wall should be higher.
7. Privacy should be there for each independent families
8. Features like balconies and open terrace should be there

Triplex House plan designed at Archplanest has some unique features. Such as:

1. Open Floor Plans (for proper ventilation)
2. Best utilization of space.
3. Well planned utilities, wardrobes and toilets.
4. Designed to give a bungalow look
5. Modern or traditional elevation could be crafted.

Triplex House plans are designed on based of available plot size and requirement. Triplex house plan will be of independent accessibility of each floor and could be of 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, with respective no of toilet and kitchens etc. At Archplanest, we carefully study the requirement of clients and provide them the best Triplex house plan.

Categories of Exterior Front Elevation

An exterior elevation drawing is analogous to a photo showing what each side of the house looks like from the outside. The drawing provides the architect with key information about the building heights – overall roof height, windows, doors, decks, etc. The Standard level of detail option also shows the ornamentation and trims which distinguish the building’s architectural style.

Exterior Front Elevation could be based on various conditions like:

1. Environmental condition of house design location
2. Temperature variability in house design location.
3. Usage of house owner.
4. Location of Plot i.e. in village are, in town, in govt. planned societies, Builder planned societies etc.
5. Rules and regulation of local authorities.
6. Security and safety of house owner.

Exterior front elevation can be categorized in several elevation designs:

1. Traditional House Elevation
2. Modern House Elevation
3. Contemporary House Elevation
4. Garage House Elevation
5. Cottage House elevation

Exterior front elevation can be categorized in various design types:

1. Simplex House Elevation
2. Duplex House Elevation
3. Triplex House Elevation
4. Independent House Elevation
5. Bungalow House elevation

The front elevation feature can often emphasize a style and ensure the character of a house. In minimalist traditional homes you will find both the entrance door and most interior doors in a panel design. 

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