Passive building construction Viya Constructions

Passive House Construction

When you step into an ancient home, you feel fresh cool air all over. Have you ever wondered, how can such houses be so cool without air conditioning? The people in those days focused on building houses that adapt to the surrounding climate. For example, in warmer climatic regions they made stepwells and enclosed ponds adjacent to the the main building. The evaporating water from them cooled the surrounding air, making the building interiors pleasant. And many such time tested techniques form the backbone of passive house construction.

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Bricks used in construction in Kerala - Viya Constructions

12 types of Bricks used in Building Construction in Kerala

We know for a fact that the choice of materials for partition walls is important for structural stability and acoustics in any building construction. But it is less known that the choice of materials needs to be done carefully, striking the right balance between cost, quality, resource requirements, topographic environment and utility during building construction. In this post let us look at the following 12 types of bricks used in building construction in Kerala.

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Heat reduction techniques - Viya Constructions

Techniques for Heat Reduction in Houses in Kerala

Kerala is in the tropical region and is expected to get plenty of rains. The rains support the growth of trees and plants which are important to maintain a comfortable climate in Kerala. However, with the rapid increase in urbanization and the rains playing hide-and-seek, Kerala is moving at a faster pace to an uncomfortable climate zone. We get a large amount of sun’s radiant heat, high level of humidity and sunny days throughout the year. This leads to unbearable heat inside buildings. To beat this challenge of heat reduction in houses in Kerala, we most often think only about fans, air-coolers and air conditioners.

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Trends in false ceiling designs - Viya Constructions

False ceiling designs : Latest trends

A false ceiling, also known as dropped ceiling, or suspended ceiling has become a symbol of modernity and sophistication. It is a secondary ceiling suspended below the main ceiling of the room. In this piece of writing, we look at some of the trends in false ceiling designs, the benefits offered, materials used in false ceiling designs etc.

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10 Tips to choose builders in Kochi - Viya Constructions

10 tips to choose builders in Kochi

Creating a dream home is one of the most rewarding experiences in one’s life and more often than not the choice of builders in Kochi is a major decision impacting the quality of the end product.

Several things can go wrong during the course of the construction, but one careful decision in the start of the project can help avoid most of the hiccups.

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