3.2. Effects on Tamil Nadu

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a G+1 model?

   Hint

   Think about how many stories this model has.

2. 2.

   What does CSEB stand for?

   Hint

   Focus on the first letters of each word.

3. 3.

   What is a G+1 model?

   • A single-story house
   • A building with a ground floor and one additional floor
   • A basement model

   Hint

   Recall how many floors are in a G+1 structure.

4. 4.

   True or False: CSEB blocks are more thermal insulators than traditional bricks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of modern materials.

5. 5.

   Design a hypothetical house using both modern materials and traditional techniques. Explain your choices.

   Hint

   Consider balancing cost, aesthetics, and resilience.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a local building’s design that lacks community input. Suggest improvements based on lessons learned from Tamil Nadu.

   Hint

   Think about how involving people can change outcomes.