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Elevation styles and materials, G+1 vs G+2, parking, staircases, light, courtyards, terraces and balconies: the design decisions that shape an Indian home.
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ELEVATION & DESIGN
Balcony Design Ideas for Indian Homes: Sizes, Railings, Plants (2026)
Balcony design ideas for Indian homes: right depth, railing types, flooring, plants, shade, privacy screens and 2026 costs.
Ar. Sarvendra Pratap Singh · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Car Parking in House Plan: Sizes, Layouts and Bylaws (2026)
Car parking in a house plan done right: minimum sizes, porch vs stilt vs basement, bylaw rules and the mistakes that leave cars on the road.
Ar. Akshat Chouhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Courtyard House Design in India: Sizes, Layouts and Costs (2026)
Courtyard house design guide for Indian plots: minimum sizes, open vs covered aangan, Vastu placement, cooling benefits and 2026 cost.
Ar. Sarmishtha Singh Chauhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Duplex vs Apartment vs Independent Floor: Which Suits You? (2026)
Difference between duplex and apartment, plus builder floors, double storey and triplex. Cost, ownership, privacy and resale compared so you choose right.
Ar. Akshat Chouhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Elevation Materials Cost Compared: Stone, ACP, HPL, Paint, Brick (2026)
Elevation materials cost in 2026 compared per sq ft: stone cladding, ACP, HPL, texture paint, exposed brick, WPC louvers and glass, with life, maintenance.
Er. Prashant Soni · 9 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Free House Plan Apps and AI Tools in India: An Honest Review (2026)
An architect's honest look at free house plan app options and AI floor plan generators in India: what they do well, where they fail, and when you still.
Ar. Sarmishtha Singh Chauhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
G+1 vs G+2 House Design: Which Floors Suit Your Plot (2026)
G+1 vs G+2 house design compared on cost, bylaws, structure, rent and daily living. See which option fits a 20x40, 30x40 or 30x50 plot before you build.
Ar. Akshat Chouhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
House Plan Mistakes to Avoid: 15 Errors We See Every Week (2026)
The house plan mistakes that cost Indian families lakhs later: dead hallways, central staircases, no cross ventilation, wrong toilet placement and parking.
Ar. Sarmishtha Singh Chauhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Natural Light and Ventilation in House Design: A Practical Guide
Natural light and ventilation in house design for Indian plots: window sizes, cross ventilation, courtyards, skylights and shading that cut AC bills.
Ar. Sarmishtha Singh Chauhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Small Plot House Design: 14 Tips for 15 to 25 Feet Wide Plots (2026)
Small plot house design tips for 15x40, 20x40 and 25x50 feet plots: room sizes, stair position, light, parking, bylaw setbacks and 2026 cost.
Ar. Sarmishtha Singh Chauhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Staircase Position in House Plan: Where It Should Go (2026)
Staircase position in a house plan decides light, privacy and rental use. See the four placements we use, sizes that feel comfortable, and mistakes to avoid.
Ar. Sarmishtha Singh Chauhan · 8 min read
ELEVATION & DESIGN
Terrace Design Ideas for Indian Homes: Roof Types, Uses and Cost (2026)
Terrace design ideas for Indian homes: flat vs sloped roofs, pergolas, terrace gardens, waterproofing, bylaw limits and 2026 Rs per sq ft costs.
Ar. Akshat Chouhan · 8 min read
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