Kerala had experienced one of the hottest summers this year with the temperatures soaring to unbearable levels. Most concrete houses in the state had become hot kilns during heatwave conditions due to some undesirable trends in the construction industry. Meanwhile, Peter’s incredibly beautiful house at the coastal hamlet of Kattoor in Alappuzha, Kerala is a haven of greenery that fills the interiors with cool ambience.
While most people cut down the trees on the plot before constructing a house, Peter decided to plant more trees. Peter followed the Miyawaki method of afforestation with dense and mixed planting of native trees and groves in small patches. The landscape too has been designed amazingly with lots of plants and garden area.
The house is designed by noted architect Ramesh who is also Peter’s close friend. So, the fabulous house stands as a symbol of friendship too. Moreover, Peter says that this special relationship reduced the stress of constructing a new house.
The structure has been built in an eco-friendly mode with minimal use of concrete. The multi-layered GI truss roof makes the elevation look classy. Besides, a layer of ceiling tiles too has been added beneath the roof.
The house dons unique looks from different sides. Meanwhile, the car porch is built away from the structure, without interrupting the elegance of the elevation. Laterite stones have been used to build the outer walls.
Concrete plastering has been done away with. This reduced the construc.
