The size and complexity of the home have a correlation to the cost to construct and maintain it. Efficient Floor Plan really adds to the same.
We need to understand the need to have more efficient floor plans and how an efficient plans influence demand of affordable housing.
Lets understand key strategies behind developing more efficient floor plans:
Focus on rectangular shape = Rectangular shapes reduce wastage, for efficient shapes we need to have more rectangular shapes as a part of design.
Well utilized rooms and washrooms =By creating more efficient rooms and toilets 9*10 Sqft (Rooms) & 5*7 Sqft (Washrooms), We need optimize design accordingly.
Focus on Spacious Balconies = North Indians opt for spacious balconies, the layout of a flat that would typically influence their purchase decision.
Semi Open Kitchens = Semi open kitchen concept focus on optimizing space and makes area look more wider and open.
Vastu Compliant Designs = While we design affordable homes we need to make it Vastu friendly. it is the top priority for Indian home buyers, an exclusive space for a prayer house is the second most crucial aspect.
A more efficient and compact floor plan, adds value to the design and makes the look and feel more efficient to a home buyer. It gives home buyers an ease and comfort to own a more creative space at a much cheaper cost and yet bringing all comforts of an aspirational big home for them.
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