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CASE STUDIES

Table 4: Variation in plot sizes as observed in the surveyed settlements

PLOT SIZES 25 sqm (30 Gaj) 41 sqm (50gaj) 62 sqm (75 Gaj) 83 sqm (100Gaj)
Variation-A
10’x27’ 12’x36’ 16’x41’ 25’x36’
(dimension in feet)
Variation-B
12’x21’ 15’x30’ 20’x33’ 27’x32’
(dimension in feet)

Variation-C
14’x18’ 20’x22 23’x29 30’x30’
(dimension in feet)

Source: Author

In the absence of setbacks and typical plot of 25 sqm with upper floors the toilets are
full ground coverage the only two rooms usually caters to constructed on the balcony
source of ventilation and light a family of 7-8 people. The projecting over the ground
is from the front façade in the bedrooms are pushed to floor overlooking the road
smaller plots (25 sqm) (Figure the back of the plot which due to the convenience of
11). In the bigger plots (41 sqm receives neither light nor connecting to the water line
and above) the ventilation is ventilation while the front
also through a small shaft (2ft that runs along the abutting
x 2ft) (Figure 7) but no natural part is used as entrance and road. Kitchens are stacked
light permeates through it. also has a separate staircase to with big utensils/drums to
access upper floors, especially store water due to inadequate
House Design & Density: A if these are rented out. On the water supply. Houses are

dark and cramped, yet the
Figure 11: Staircase and frontage residents display a proud
sense of ownership.

Construction Technique &
Building Material: Houses
on smaller plots (25 sqm)
are mostly self-built G+2
structures. Originally a
single unit with bedroom,
living-space and kitchen is
expanded vertically with
the growing needs of the
family. The external walls are
10”thick (225mm) and are
often left un-plastered. The
5” (125mm) thick internal
walls are supported by
girder beams which in turn

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