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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