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Traditional Bangladeshi Vernacular Village House
Mud Walled Houses
“Mud houses,” as they are colloquially known as, are a unique type of housing found in Bangladesh's northwest areas. Made out of mud
Thatched Houses
Houses where For roofing and walls, materials like reeds, long grass, rice straw, and jute sticks are frequently utilised.
Bamboo Houses
A very commom type of rural house design in Bangladesh using Bamboo to make out of.
Corrugated Iron (CI) / Tin Sheet Houses
Tin sheet are becoming widespread in Bangladesh. It consists roofing and walling made from corrugated iron.
Introduction
Bangladeshi architecture, village construction, and the history of human habitation in this region are all rooted in agriculture.
History of the design (Bangladeshi Village House)
The Tin Sheet Houses in Bangladesh had originated from the “Common Bungalow Style Architecture”. These were first built during the British Colonial period in Bangladesh from 1757-1947.
Roofing
They are usually thatched using a material that is known as "Khor".
Raised Plinth
Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding and this can go into houses so the houses being on a raised plinth can prevent the entry of the flood water
Flooring
Long planks of wood that could easily stretch from 10-15m but there are one-inch gaps between the planks.
Allows for natural air flow into the house.
Use of tin sheets
They are popular as they are widely available, locally sourced, durable and cheap.
Modern Design of the tin sheet house
Many of the houses today in Bangladesh inhibit the modern style architecture while still ensuring to maintain the vernacular look.
Use of solar panels have become increasing popular today
Materials Used
Bamboo
Straw
