CONTENTS Introduction 1 Hypothesis 2 Aim 2 Objective 2 Research Questions 2 Methodology 2 Need for Study 3 Scope 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction to Dadra and Nagar Haveli • Geography and History 9 • Climate 9 • People and culture 10 Chapter 2 Tradition of the region Building tradition of the region • Tribal House 15 • Building Material 16 • Type of Houses based on Material 18 Mud Houses 19 • Available tools for mud houses 20 • Building elements and their local names 21 • Building elements of mud houses 22 • Sequence of construction 24 Brick Houses 26 • Skills and tools 27 • Availability of material 28 • Building elements 29 • Building elements and their local name 30 • Sequence of construction 31 Brick + Wattle And Daub House 33 • Sequence of construction 34 • Role of Family 35 • Repair and Maintenance 35 • Flexibility 36 3.1 Wattle and daub Construction • Introduction 39 • Personal Interview • 3.1a Artisans with Building Process 41 • 3.1b Actual Construction 57 • 31c Outcome of the process 69 3.2 Brick Construction • Introduction 77 • Personal Interview • 3.2a Artisans with Building Process 79 • 3.2b Actual Construction 89 • 3.2c Outcome of the process 113 3.3 Wattle and daub and Brick Construction • Personal Interview • 3.3a Artisans with Building Process 121 • 3.3b Outcome of the process 125 Chapter 4 4.1 Comparative analysis Analysis • Reason for Change in Material 139 • Comparison chart of process (Single phase) 141 • Comparison chart of process (Multiple phase) 145 • Organisational Changes in Plan 147 • Role of a Family 149 • Repairing and Maintenance 151 • Structure 153 • Method and Tools in Excavation for Foundation 154 • Comparison chart of details 155 Conclusion 157 Appendix 161 Illustration Credits 169 Bibliography 170 Glossary171