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Prefab House in Kerala Withstands Landslide, Remains Unscathed

Priya ChauhanBy Priya ChauhanUpdated:October 22, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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Prefab House in Kerala Withstands a Landslide, Remained Unscathed
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Last year Kerala, India, was deeply affected by floods. Many lost their lives and many people were left homeless. The unfortunate event made people realize the need for houses which could withstand natural calamities. One such initiative was started by Thanal, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with Urvi foundation to make sustainable prefab houses for the homeless.

Many prefab houses were built in Wayanad district of Kerala. Initially, people were reluctant to move into these houses, doubtful about feasibility and strength of the structures.

Recently, one such house withstood a landslide, the mud that came with great force couldn’t harm the structure of the house. The incident undoubtedly proved the worth of these prefab houses.

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The foundation of these houses is built on pillars about 5 feet from the ground. The pillars of the house are made of GI frames, then the fiber cement boards are attached to these frames to build the whole structure. The walls made of fiber cement boards are lightweight and moisture resistant.

The house contains two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a hall, spacious enough to accumulate many guests at a time. Each house was built within a budget of approximately 8 lakh (roughly around $11k).

Thanal is aiming to build 100 more such prefabricated houses in Kerala to resist natural calamities. Given the wreckage the floods have caused in many Indian states this year, it’s time to rethink architectural techniques for more firmer homes.

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Prefab House in Kerala Withstands a Landslide, Remained Unscathed
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Prefab House in Kerala Withstands a Landslide, Remained Unscathed
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Prefab House in Kerala Withstands a Landslide, Remained Unscathed
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Listening to her grandmother weaving nighttime tales to penning down her own thoughts, Priya developed a penchant for stories and their origin early in her childhood. Soon she began getting lost in the world of paintings and books. After her master's in literature, she started writing copiously on diverse topics including architecture, interior design trends, and home improvement while learning the ropes of copyediting. Reading novels, painting, and baking are her favorites on her long list of hobbies. She also loves to travel, meet new people, learn about different cultures, and listen to stories.

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