Lesson 03 : Factors Influencing The Dwelling Forms In India
Diversity In Human Habitat
India is a land of many distinct regions made up of a wide range of geographical, topographical and climatic conditions, each with its own social and religious customs and political expression.
Human habitat settlement in each region of the country, have its own distinct character.
The problem of controlling the physical environment and creating conditions favorable to meet the needs and activities are as old as man himself.
Through the ages men have sought, the way of building shelter, to fulfill two basic human needs--protection from the elements and achieving a climate favorable to daily endeavors.
House design has reflected, throughout its history, the different solutions advanced by each period to the continuing problem of securing a small controlled environment within a large scale natural setting--too often affected by adverse forces of cold, heat, wind, water, and sun.
The house design, material used and construction methods differ to suit the regional conditions.
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