Longevity of elements
- Ceramic Tiles and stone - lasts millennia
- Logs - last 1k years in japan, with wood joints.
- Mud/ brick walls protected by long roof extensions - hundreds of years
- RCC - avg 100 years.
Frames
Supporting wall
- Lower steel use compared to other options.
- Dry wall strength is 25% to 30% more than wet wall strength. Good structural engineers design assuming the latter (avoids collapse in case of submersion etc.).
Risks
- Damage to supporting wall reduces strength.
- Maintaining wall thickness is important for load bearing capacity. Cutting groves for concealed electrical wiring, fitting shelves etc.. along reduces effective wall thickness.
Metal frame
- Steel bars (C sections, T sections etc..) used for beams and pillars.
- Can build fast.
- Risk: Fire can melt the frame.
RCC frame
- Very common.
Wood frame
- Beams and pillars are made of wood.
Wiring
Considered in electricity pages.
Off beat teams
Design teams (Bengaluru)
- Mahijaa designers. Team with Nagesh contractor.
- Chitra (a bit costly)