6. Conclusion

And UNDP and CBRI and IIT Delhi and they have all been partners of technical institutions, they have already covered Assam, Chhattisgarh, Himachal, Jharkhand, Manipur Orissa, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal so, I will just show you, I will not show you everything but I will show you one state how there; what is the pattern they have tried to address.

This chunk introduces the partners involved in a project aimed at addressing housing issues in different states of India. Key partners include UNDP, CBRI, and IIT Delhi. The project has focused on various states, highlighting their recognition of local needs and vulnerabilities. The speaker indicates that they will elaborate on a specific state to illustrate the patterns developed through this collaboration.

Imagine a group project at school where different students take on various aspects of a big topic. Each student researches their part and then shares with the group. Similarly, these organizations collaborated to learn about housing needs across states and will present one state's findings.

First of all, the design of the manual itself is the important thing when you are developing a guidance, for example, this is a zone A, this is how the coding is worked so now, it says UPA 01, UP is Uttar Pradesh, A is what is the zone and within the zone, you might have 2, 3 typologies, so that is where the typology number.

This chunk emphasizes the significance of how the manuals are designed for guidance. It explains the coding system used to categorize different zones and housing typologies. For instance, 'UPA 01' refers to a particular zone in Uttar Pradesh and outlines that within this zone, there are multiple housing types or designs that have been classified.

Think of a library where books are organized by genre and author. This coding system helps you find what you’re looking for efficiently. Just as library codes help locate books, the manual's design helps understand and categorize housing in a region.

So, this is how and they are all classified by vulnerability to natural hazards, physiographic and access to building materials and the cultural compatibility.

This chunk explains that the classifications of zones take into account various factors, including vulnerability to natural hazards (like floods or earthquakes), the physical and geographical features of the area, the availability of building materials, and how well the designs fit with local customs and lifestyles.

Imagine a town where some houses are built near a river (which might flood) and others are built on higher ground. The approach to housing should consider these risks, just like how students from different places may require different support based on their learning environments.

So, here, they have even described what actually this zone A comprises of in the high vulnerability especially to floods and what kind of floods they are talking about, what kind of riverbank erosions, they are talking about and you know, it is also talking about what kind of elevations and the forest cover, so that’s how the descriptions of each zone has been given.

This section enumerates specific vulnerabilities for Zone A, focusing particularly on flooding risks and related factors such as riverbank erosion, elevation levels, and surrounding forest cover. The thorough descriptions aim to educate readers on the specific conditions affecting this zone to inform better housing solutions.

If you've seen a flood-prone area where houses are built close to a river, you understand the risks involved when heavy rain falls. This detailed examination helps planners build homes that can withstand such conditions.

So here, this particular typology, this is a typology of a house where they try to document it and this response to brick masonry houses with three-inch walls which are most common.

This chunk highlights a specific type of housing design (the typology) used in Zone A, describing it as a brick masonry construction with three-inch walls. This choice reflects the practical use of commonly available materials and aims to ensure that dwellings are suitable for the vulnerabilities identified earlier.

Consider how a favorite style of sandwich can vary depending on what ingredients are available at home. Similarly, the type of house built depends on local materials and climatic challenges.

Because it is an effort how one can validate these rural housing typology which are already existing you know, so how structurally one can validate how, so that earlier whatever the rural technology exists, they try to ignore it and they try to give their own uniform and standardized solution but this is an effort, how we can bring that local character still and how we can validate those techniques.

The chunk addresses the effort to validate existing rural housing structures instead of disregarding them for modern standardized solutions. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining local building techniques while addressing structural integrity and safety.

It's like appreciating your grandmother's traditional recipes instead of only following modern cooking styles. Incorporating local traditions can enhance the final dish while ensuring it still meets current safety and health standards.

Then comes to the cost estimate, you know the cost estimate for zone A, design one so, when you talk about cost estimate, it covers excavation, brick soiling, PCC, brickwork foundation, brickwork about plinth, concrete, what is the ratio we are talking about 1:1.5:3 always it’s a multiple of the aggregates and the reinforcement steel truss and then GCI sheet and door, window cement and plaster.

This section provides a detailed cost estimate for constructing houses in Zone A. It lists the materials and labor required (like excavation, bricking, and roofing) and the ratios necessary for a stable structure. This detailed breakdown helps builders understand the economic feasibility of construction in that zone.

Imagine planning a big family event. You make a list of food, decorations, and entertainment, estimating costs to ensure you stay within budget. In the same way, planning housing requires careful budgeting and estimates to understand what is achievable financially.

So that at the end you are able to come up with some kind of guidance from 1 lakh 64,000 one is able to get this kind of house, right so, in that way, this is giving you a detailed version of what to do and how we can bring these rural typologies into the mainstream practice.

The final chunk summarizes the practical goal of the manual. It aims to guide builders and residents on constructing homes at approximately 164,000 INR, integrating local typologies to make them mainstream. This shows a commitment to making housing accessible while respecting traditional methods.

Think of a popular recipe that many chefs have adapted over time. By taking classic family recipes and making them accessible for modern cooking, chefs share valuable culture and tradition. This is how housing practices can be popularized while still being rooted in locality.

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