Sketch a G+1 residential plan according to Vaastu Shastra and Calculation of Loads as per IS code

aim:

sketching the G+1 floor residential plan satisfing the vaastu shastra and calulating the load acting on the building with giving the information of the required drawings.

answer:

Ground floor

First floor

Opening is provided above the ground level for the aesthetic look
All doors are inwards
Here:
i. Main door is facing the north direction
ii. Toilets are not placed near the kitchen
iii. Dining area is near to kitchen far from main door
iv. Bedrooms are placed in southwest and south east where north east is avoided
v. All rooms are rectangle in shape
vi. Centre house is kept empty
vii. Kitchen is placed in south east direction
viii. Toilet is in north west
ix. Livingroom is in north west
x. No overhanging beams are allowed to rooms
xi. Pooja room is placed at east

Vaastu Shastra:

• Vaastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and acts as a guideline to design your home in the way that enhances positive energy
• Our nature is abundant with powerhouses of energy sources like the sun, wind, moon, water, earth and fire
• Effect of sunrays, flow of winds, pull of earth's magnetic field and other such cosmic energies
• A good home needs to radiate the right kind of energy
• A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field which comes under the influence of specific energy field
• Architectural changes are not possible for a ready to move in house

Significance of Eight directions:

• Four cardinal direction North, South, East and West
• Four intercardinal direction North-east, North-west, South-east and South-west
• Each direction signifies an aspect of life and is governed by various gods
• North — Wealth
• South— Dharma
• West and East — Overall prosperity

Basic principles of Vaastu Shastra :

Shape:

• Rooms should be preferably be square or rectangle

Room basics :

• Room should be airy, well lit, bright and clean

Home centre:

• Centre of the house should be an empty space

Stairs and furniture:

• Heavy furniture should kept in the south-west direction

Water:

• Avoid keeping plants and water features in the bedroom

Dining Table:

• Dining space should be near the kitchen and not near the main door

Mirror placement:

• Mirror facing the bed is strictly not allowed. Mirrors in the bedroom need to be placed in such a way that the bed cannot be seen

Auspicious directions as per Vaastu Shastra:

Kitchen:

• South-east is the best
• North-east to be avoided

Staircase:

• South-west is the best
• North-east to be avoided

Toilet:

• North-west is the best
• North-east to be avoided

Master bedroom:

• South-west is the best

Gust room:

• North – west is the best

Living room:

• North – west is the best

Over head tanks:

• West is the best

Under ground Tanks:

• North-east is the best
• South-west to be avoided

Gateway (Entrance) of the house:

• Main entrance is not only the entry point for the family but also for energy
• Main door should be stronger and bigger than other doors in the house and made of superior quality wood preferably teak wood
• Main door should be not be dark because good energy is associated with bright and cheery places
• Garbage bags, unwanted things and shoes should be kept away from the main door
• Main door should open inward and avoid creaky Sounds
• The main door should be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the
• North, East or in the North-east direction
• Avoid painting the main door black and placing of animal statues near the door

Living Room:

• Living room should be cluster free and it is the place where the family spends most time together
• Living room should face East, North or North-east. North-west facing living room is also favourable
• Heavy furniture should be kept in the West or Soulh-west direction of the living room
• Electronic appliances should be installed in the South-east section of the living room
• If planning for a mirror in this room, ensure you place in the North wall
• An aquarium on the North or East wall for prosperity
• A bright picture of sunrise in the southern wall
• Shades of Yellow, Green, Beige or Blue on walls to infuse liveliness and vibrancy

Bed Room:

• Bedroom in south-west direction brings good health and prosperity
• Avoid bedroom in North-east as it may cause health issues
• Avoid in South-east zone as it may cause quarrel among couples
• Bed should be placed in the South-west corner of the bedroom
• Avoid placing a mirror or television in front of the bed, because reflection causes fight and other domestic disruptions
• Avoid having paintings depicting water or a fountain as it could cause emotional outbursts
• Using of aromatic oils create an oasis of calm
• Never sleep with your head in the North
• Avoid overhanging beams in the room to enjoy good health
• Use solid wooden beds instead of hollow wrought-iron beds
• Paint the bedroom walls in neutral or earthy shades that radiates positive energy
• Bedrooms are the place for rest and repose and it's good to have soothing wall colours for a peaceful aura

Pooja room:

• Rooms in a house for meditation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth
• East or North-east part of your home is perfect-for meditation, Yoga and spiritual pursuits
• Facing East when you meditate will increase positivity
• White, Beige or a light yellow or Green are great colour options for meditation room
• Create a sacred altar and decorate with candles or incense sticks

Kitchen:

• Following Vaastu for kitchen ensures a healthy life for your family growth
• Keep water sink away from the gas stove
• Fridge needs to be placed at South-west corner
• Never let your kitchen face a washroom wall nor share a common wall with it

Study Room:

• Select a square or rectangle shape for the study table
• Don't place the table facing a blank wall or Window
• Placing a table in the North-east, East or West direction is ideal
• Hanging book shelves are best avoided

Courtyard:

• Brahmasthan is a unique feature of ancient Architecture based on Vaastu Shastra
• It is the centre of your residence and the holiest and most powerful zone
• A traditional home in Kerala, the courtyard is always at the center of the house
• This part should be perfect and clutter-free
• The placement of kitchen, bathroom or pillar/beam attracts negative energy

Required drawings:

I. centre line drawing
II. footing and column layout with reinforcement details
III. column schedule with reinforcement details
IV. plinth beam layout with reinforcement details
V. first floor beam layout with reinforcement details
VI. first floor slab layout with reinforcement details
VII. lift pit and headroom reinforcement details

Load calculations:

Specify the assumed size of the rooms.
- All columns are 300mm x 300mm
- All beams are 300mm x 450mm
- Slab thickness if 125mm
- The height of the wall is 3m

• Dead loads:

Column:
the height of the column as 3 m
Dead load of the column of size 0.3*0.3*3
Total volume of the column
= 0.3*0.3*3
= 0.27 m^3
Unit weight of concrete = 25KN/m^3
Dead load of column
= unit weight of concrete * volume of concrete
= 25 KN/m^3 * 0.27m^3
= 6.75 KN

Beams:
Total C/S area of the BEAM
= 0.3*0.45
= 0.135m^2
Unit weight of concrete = 25KN/m^3
Dead load of column
= unit weight of concrete * area of concrete
= 25 KN/m^3 * 0.135m^2
= 3.375 KN/m

Slabs:
Dead load of a slab of 125mm thickness
Unit weight of concrete = 25KN/m^3
self-weight of the slab
= unit weight of concrete * thickness of concrete
= 25 KN/m^3 * 0.125m
= 3.125 KN/m^2

walls:
Height of wall 3m
Dead load of a wall of 300mm thickness
Unit weight of brick wall = 20KN/m^3
self-weight of the wall
= unit weight of brick wall * thickness of wall*height of wall
= 20 KN/m^3 * 0.3m * 3m
= 18 KN/m

• Live loads:

• According to the IS875 (part2) table 1
For the residential buildings use the live load of the UDL 2KN/m^2
For this rooms and bathrooms and no balconies are present in the building.
And near staircase provide the live load on UDL 3KN/m^2
Here since it is the house the live load of the 2KN/m^2 is adopted on the slabs from IS 875-part 2 Table 1

As per IS -875 Part-a ror residential building.

Living/Dinjng - 2Kn/m^2

Kitchen - 2Kn/m^2

Bedroom - 2Kn/m^2

Bathroom - 2Kn/m^2

stair case- 3kn/m^2

• Wind load calculations

since, height of the building is less than 10 m wind load calulation is not implemented on the building

where total height of building is 3m+3m = 6m.