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

Vastu shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and acts as a guideline to design home in the way that enhances positive energy.

Significance of eight directions:

• Four cardinal direction North,South,East and West
• Four intercardinal direction North-east,South-east,North-west 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 Vastu Shastra:

• Shape:Rooms should be preferably be square or rectangle
• Room basics:Rooms should be airy,well lit,bright and clean
• Home center:Center of the house should be emptyspace
• Stairs and Furniture:Heavy furniture should be kept in the south-west direction
• Water:Avoid keeping plants and water features in the bedroom
• Dining table:Dining space should be near 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

Auspecious directions as per Vastu Shastra:

• Kitchen: South-east is the best and North-east to be avoided
• Staircase: South-west is the best and North-east to be avoided
• Toilet: North-west is the best and North-east to be avoided
• Master Bedroom:South-west is the best
• Guest room:North-west is the best
• Living room: North-west is the best
• Over Head Tanks:West is the best
• Under ground Tanks: North-est is the best and South-west to be avoided
• Gate way of the house:

-Main entrance is not only the entry point for the family but also for energy

-Main door should ne 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-west,North-east facing living room is also favourable

-Heavy furniture should be kept in the West or South-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

• 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 with head facing west

-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 emotinal outbursts

-Using of aromatic oils create an oasis of calm

• Pooja room:

-Rooms in a house for medidtation and prayers will ensure spiritual growth

-East or North-east part of your home is perfect for medidtation,Yoga and spiritual pursuits

-Facing East when you meditate will increase positivity

-White,Beige or light yellow or Green are great colour options for meditation room

-Create a sacred alter and decorate with candles or incense sticks

• Kitchen:

-Following Vastu 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:

-Bramhasthan is a unique feature of ancient Architecture based on Vastu Shastra

-It is the center 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 piller/beam attracts negative energy

The names of the structural drawings required to be provided to the site for construction are ,

1.Center line drawing

2.Footing and column layout

3.Column schedule with reinforcement details

4.Plinth beam layout and reinforcement details

5.First floor column layout and reinforcememt details

6.First floor beam layout and reinforcement details

7.Lift pit drawings

Lets assume there will be 16 columns with same dimensions which is Length*breadth*Height=0.3*0.3*4.5 in meter

Lets assume there will be Beam which is of same dimensions Length*breadth=0.3*0.45

We know that, unit weight of Concrete and brick wall are 25 KN/m^3 and 20 KN/m^3 respectively

Lets calculate the Dead load on the structure ,

a)Column=Length*breadth*Height=0.3*0.3*4.5

DL of column=0.3*0.3*4.5*25=10.125 KN

b)Beam=0.3*0.45

DL of beam=0.3*0.45*25=3.375 KN/m

c)Slab=Thickness of slab is 125 mm

DL of slab=0.125*25=3.125 KN/m^2

d)Brick wall=lets assume, wall thickness=230 mm

wall height=4.5 m

DL of wall=4.5*0.23*20=20.7 KN/m

Live load on the structure: As per the IS 875 part 2 ,for residential building;

Living/Dining=2 KN/m^2

Kitchen=2 KN/m^2

Bedroom=2 KN/m^2

Bathroom=2 KN/m^2

Corridor,staircase,roof=3 KN/m^2

Balconies=3 KN/m^2

Wind load for the structure:

As per the IS 875 part 3 no wind load is taken or considered below the height of 10m

So for height of 4.5 m building there will be no wind load is considered.

The plan of residential building is uploaded and the dimensions of the structaral elements are mentioned above,

Result: We have calculated the Dead load ,Live load and Wind load as per the IS codes and the building having G+1 structure which are replica to each other .

And also ther few drawings for construction of buildings which are mentioned above and also introduction about the Vaastu Shaastra