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    • Hire an Online Architecture Firm from Mumbai
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    • Top Ten Green Home Building Ideas
    • Sustainable Building Materials to consider for your House Construction
    • Sustainable House Design by HomePlansIndia
    • Importance of Passive House Design and Construction in India
    • Why Outdoor living spaces are as crucial as designing the interior spaces when planning for a new house
    • 5 Architectural Design elements which make a small house plan look and feel big
    • What is Rain Water Harvesting and how to do it for your house
    • How solar energy can reduce energy consumption for your weekend bungalow.
    • Design a House with Proper Light and Ventilation
    • Advantages of Green Roof for new Bungalow Designs in 2015
    • What to add in your bucket list when you are planning your house floor design-2015
    • Stages of House Construction in India
    • Calculate the Cost of Constructing a Bungalow in India
    • 10 Different flooring material suitable for Bungalows in India
    • The need for structurally sound housing in India
    • Importance of Contemporary Family House Plan
    • 5 Basic Design Flaws to watch out in a House - Home Plans India
    • 10 Reasonable Questions to ask Prospective Contractor for building your House
    • 10 Reasons why small house plans are best for 2014
    • 15 Steps to Draw a House Plan like an Architect
    • How to Draw a Simple House Plan
    • Why buying House Plans Online in 2015 makes sense for plot owners in India
    • 10 Important key features for planning and building an energy efficient house in India
    • Top Five Green Home Building Ideas
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    • Guest Post 14 - Opt for Bathroom Renovation after Paying Off Existing Debt
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    • Guest Post 16 - How to Design a Kitchen with Beauty and Class
    • Guest Post 17 - Save Money with Outdoor Solar Lights
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. How will this on-line design consultancy work?
    After we are appointed, work will proceed in the following stages:
       1. You fill in our questionnaire and send us other information on your plot and requirements.
       2. We will prepare a First Concept Design in 7 working days, and send it to you in pdf format via e-mail.
       3. You take 3-5 days to study the design and give us your comments.
       4. We will make changes to the design as per your comments in 7 working days.
       5. We will issue the Final Concept Drawings in pdf format via e-mail. The drawings are good to be printed in A3 to A1 Size paper.

  2. Can we suggest changes to the design once the First Concept Design is shared with us?
    Yes. You can ask us to amend the design after the First Concept Design is sent to you. It is quite common for a client to realize additional minor requirements after the First Concept Design is created. In addition to the same we do two to three rounds of changes to the floor plan drawings at the initial stages of design development.

  3. How much time does it take to get the design done?
    Once you have filled out our questionnaire and provided us with the information required, it usually takes us about 7 working days to submit the First Concept Design. We will then allow 3-5 days for you to give your comments in on the design in writing. Once we receive this, it will take us another 7 working days to prepare the Final Concept Design. The total time taken for the work is therefore is a minimum of 15 working days to 25 working days.

  4. What are your professional charges for the design of our house (Conceptual Architectural Design)?
    Our Charges (in Indian Rupee) are mentioned on our Pricing Page. Do check the same.  If you have further queries then you can write to us at homeplansindia.mail@gmail.com                                      

  5. Who will work on the design and what kind of expertise does HomePlansIndia have?
    We are an architectural firm based in Mumbai, India. Our principal architect has 10 years of experience in the field. Our office infrastructure and team includes architects, interior designers, architectural draughtsman, computer 3D modeling experts and consultants for structural engineering and building services design. 

  6. Is there a minimum size of plot I should have?
    No. However it is difficult to fit anything on a plot of less than 30 x 50 ft. Even if your plot is smaller than this do let us know and we can discuss about your project individually.

  7. What information will we need to share with you at the time of starting design?
    Our questionnaire contains a list of information required for us to start brainstorming about your house. Some of the important and necessary information is: the size of the plot, the size of the house required, information on family members, the no of floors required, and information on the plot such as photos and drawings of the plot and information about the structures on the neighboring plots.

  8. If I ask for a large house, do I get a concession in price?
    We have a standard table of pricing which is very reasonable in terms of the design work and deliverable which we will provide to you. If its a large house then we need to talk about it and the pricing will be as per the scale of the project and man-hours of our work. 

  9. Can we ask for changes to the design at the time of construction for any reason?
    Yes you can ask us to make some changes, but these will be charged as per the man-hours spent on the revisions. Usually we try to have all the changes incorporated in the drawing at the Concept Design and then on to the Final Detailed Design Drawing stage so that we don't have surprises while the building is constructed at site. It is better to resolve all issues on paper before the work starts at site as cost of changes on paper is far cheaper than cost of changes to do at the site after construction is done.

  10. Is there a possibility of us getting some sketch designs of the house done before we sign a design contract?
    No, we do not work like this. We are professional architects with lots of experience in the design of houses, and we prefer to give our full attention to a project once we are appointed. We believe that the best way to select an architect is to look at the quality of there prior work. So do feel free to write to us so that we can talk about our past work experience, clients, etc.

  11. Can we get more help from your organization in building the house? Are you familiar with the building regulations and codes in our town or city? Who will obtain the permissions to build?
    Since we have worked on projects in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Delhi, we are familiar with the basic regulations in a number of places across India. We base our designs on the National Building Code of India 2016. However we do not undertake the process of obtaining building permissions. You will require the help of a local permissions agent for this.

  12. Can we share some of our design ideas with you?
    We usually request our clients to share some ideas or images of houses they like and some they do not like. This helps us understand your personal choices and dreams for the house.

  13. Can you provide a design which uses local building materials?
    The common construction technique used in India is of a reinforced concrete (RCC) frame structure with brick infill walls. Windows are normally made of float glass and either wood or aluminium, and doors are usually wooden flush shutters.

    Other than this we also do designs which use engineered earth, or mud. These are in the form of Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks (CSEB), a brick made of earth that is carefully selected and mixed with a bit of water and cement, and then compressed in a press. These are water cured and not fired like conventional bricks, so they are very environment friendly. If properly done, they are as durable as conventional construction. Another technique that makes use of earth is rammed earth construction. To make a wall of rammed earth, one first makes a wooden mould in the correct location of the wall. One then pours a mixture of earth, water and cement into the mould and uses a rammer to compress the mixture into a 10-cm high layer. Successive layers are added until the desired height is reached These techniques are not yet widely used, but we believe they hold a lot of potential for low-cost environment-friendly construction in India. It is essential that the earth be very carefully selected and tested, as not any earth can be used. These techniques have been developed, tested, and extensively used by the Auroville Earth Institute at Auroville, Tamil Nadu.

  14. Can your designs be adaptable for use outside Indian subcontinent like Sri Lanka, Australia, etc?
    Yes, our designs can be used for places other than the Indian Sub-Continent. We can change drawings to incorporate other construction systems and climates. 

  15. Is it possible for us to meet you before we sign up to go ahead with a design contract with you?
    Yes, of course. Do call up or send us an email at homeplansindia.mail@gmail.com to fix an appointment at our Mumbai office, which runs from 9 AM  to 5 PMMonday to Saturday. All National Holidays are not working days.
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  • HOME
  • SAMPLE DESIGN
    • Free One House Plan - 1 for Download
    • E-Book 1 of House Plans by HomePlansIndia.com
    • E-Book of Apartment Floor Plans
    • Sketches
  • SERVICES
    • Architectural Design Consultancy
    • Master Planning and Design
    • Landscape Architecture Design
    • Parks, Playgrounds and Children's Play Area
    • Interior Design
    • Structural Design and Detailing Consultancy
    • Building Services Consultancy
    • 2D Rendering & 3D Modelling in Sketchup for Floor Plans
    • Freehand Watercolor Rendering of Site Plan & Floor Plan | Architecture Sketch | Hand Rendering
    • Cost Estimation of House Plan
    • Online Consultation for Architectural Design
  • CUSTOM DESIGN
  • PRICING
  • ARTICLES
    • Terrace Garden Landscaping
    • Tiny Home Design Ideas - An adventure for our future from 2020 onward
    • Online Architecture Practice During World Pandemic 2020
    • How to choose the best outdoor Solar light for walkways and landscaping
    • Boston Design Week 2020 - Presented by Architect Rinka D'Monte
    • Apartment Building Elevation Design
    • Container Homes | Homes with Shipping Containers | Steel Houses | Modular Structures
    • Hire an Online Architecture Firm from Mumbai
    • Importance of having nurturing Indoor Plants for your house
    • Top Ten Green Home Building Ideas
    • Sustainable Building Materials to consider for your House Construction
    • Sustainable House Design by HomePlansIndia
    • Importance of Passive House Design and Construction in India
    • Why Outdoor living spaces are as crucial as designing the interior spaces when planning for a new house
    • 5 Architectural Design elements which make a small house plan look and feel big
    • What is Rain Water Harvesting and how to do it for your house
    • How solar energy can reduce energy consumption for your weekend bungalow.
    • Design a House with Proper Light and Ventilation
    • Advantages of Green Roof for new Bungalow Designs in 2015
    • What to add in your bucket list when you are planning your house floor design-2015
    • Stages of House Construction in India
    • Calculate the Cost of Constructing a Bungalow in India
    • 10 Different flooring material suitable for Bungalows in India
    • The need for structurally sound housing in India
    • Importance of Contemporary Family House Plan
    • 5 Basic Design Flaws to watch out in a House - Home Plans India
    • 10 Reasonable Questions to ask Prospective Contractor for building your House
    • 10 Reasons why small house plans are best for 2014
    • 15 Steps to Draw a House Plan like an Architect
    • How to Draw a Simple House Plan
    • Why buying House Plans Online in 2015 makes sense for plot owners in India
    • 10 Important key features for planning and building an energy efficient house in India
    • Top Five Green Home Building Ideas
    • Guest Post 1 - Custom Home Plans and Design
    • Guest Post 2 - How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home?
    • Guest Post 3 - How to Improve Your Home’s Value with Super Screen
    • Guest Post 4 - Home Construction and Home Design: Prefab Homes
    • Guest Post 5 - Advantages of Windows with Blinds
    • Guest Post 6 - Redecorating your kitchen on a budget
    • Guest Post 7 - Map mural designs for your room decoration
    • Guest Post 8 - Interior Decoration Trends to Look-Out for in 2019
    • Guest Post 9 - Smart Houses: What Are They? , and Should You Build One?
    • Guest Post 10 - Popular Styles of Vinyl Replacement Windows
    • Guest Post 11 - 10 Small Kitchen Designs in 2019: IDEAS AND ADVICE
    • Guest Post 12 - Provide an Elegant Addition to Your Home’s Exterior
    • Guest Post 13 - Common indoor plants for health benefits
    • Guest Post 14 - Opt for Bathroom Renovation after Paying Off Existing Debt
    • Guest Post 15 - Cutting Grass is Essential for Proper Growth & Health of your Lawn
    • Guest Post 16 - How to Design a Kitchen with Beauty and Class
    • Guest Post 17 - Save Money with Outdoor Solar Lights
    • Guest Post 18 - How to Break Free From the Debt Cycle
    • Guest Post 19 - Best Energy Efficient Space Electric Heaters
    • Guest Post 20 - Living Room Design: Do’s and Don’ts
    • Guest Post 21 - How to Design a Home with Beauty and Class
  • HOUSE PLANS
    • Small House Plans
    • Family Home Plans
    • Apartment Building Designs
    • House Floor Plans
    • Master Planning of Row House
    • Luxury Bungalow Plans
    • Sustainable Homes
  • PROJECTS
  • CONTACTS
    • ABOUT US
    • LEARN
    • FAQ
    • BLOG
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