Regional Classification of Courtyard Houses A...

Regional Classification of Courtyard Houses Across Maharashtra

Author Name : Ar. Sachin Paliwal, Ar. Kamini Badnore

ABSTRACT

Sensitivity to the regionalcontext and an inductive approach is essential to realise the intentions behind the Maharashtrian traditional house forms.

This research focuses on development of the House form in Maharashtra, aiming to establish the principle behind the generic form and the typical variations in 5 traditional regions that comprises the present day state of Maharashtra, that is Desh, Khandesh, Marathwada, Vidharbha and Konkan. Spatial and distinct architectural styles of the WADA has been taken under here along the exploration of technology adopted for construction. However, this would not be an exhaustive account of all aspects related to this issue which includes sociocultural and political determinants as well.

Keywords: Wada Architecture, Vaastu Shastra, Indian traditional architecture, context, cardinal orientation, sustainability.