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    • Why Outdoor living spaces are as crucial as designing the interior spaces when planning for a new house
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    • How solar energy can reduce energy consumption for your weekend bungalow.
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    • What to add in your bucket list when you are planning your house floor design-2015
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    • Calculate the Cost of Constructing a Bungalow in India
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    • The need for structurally sound housing in India
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    • 5 Basic Design Flaws to watch out in a House - Home Plans India
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We try to keep up with the latest information about house building and construction, so couple of our articles are in general but others are very specific to constructing a house. We feel these questions are common to all and can help most plot owners to take a better decision in planning and designing there house. We also have some guest posts which are related to house construction and feel they will be very helpful to our viewers.
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What 2020 taught us about small home living

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Date: 22 Feb 2021

​2020 was a special and challenging year that taught us how to take care for each other and be more sympathetic. It was a year that taught us a lot about our homes by making us stay inside more than we wished for. But above all, it showed us the importance of enjoying nature and spending time outside as much as possible. 
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Narrow plot House design in India

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Date: 1 Feb 2021

Narrow plots are becoming more valuable in the eyes of both architects and clients. These
days, when cities are becoming more crowded than ever any plot of land should be used at it's maximum capacity. Designing a house on a narrow plot can have it's ups and downs, but we believe that this kind of plot is a positive challenge for everyone.​
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Terrace Garden Landscaping

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Date: 5 June 2020

Adding up an extended living space to a house can be quite interesting if you have even mild interest in plants, herbs, shrubs, flowering plants etc. Lot many more people consider themselves as not the one with a green thumb, but that’s actually not true.​
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Tiny Home Design Ideas

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Online Architecture Practice During World Pandemic 2020

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Date: 25 March 2020
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​It is not one of the best times in our life right now with the wide spread of Coronavirus pandemic and being home quarantined. We have been through tougher times during World War I and World War II, but nothing compared to this. As we are all under city wise & state wise lockdown in India, we at homeplansindia.com are hopeful to work towards giving a reason to those who have been meaning to design and build their house. 
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How to choose the best outdoor Solar light for walkways and landscaping

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Maybe you moved to a new city and decided to amp up your new place with some lighting or just decided to add some drama to your backyard or garden.
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Boston Design Week 2020

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​Date: 20 Feb 2020
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​I am Architect Rinka D'Monte from Atelier ARBO from Mumbai, India. With years of architectural design practice, I have worked on various projects in India and abroad. 
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Apartment Building Elevation Design

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Its quite easy to browse through endless no of apartment floor plans online with different permutations and combinations. Be it 1 BHK or 2 BHK or 3 BHK or a composition with a mix of the above mentioned, but it is very critical to make sure that the design is developed well as per the plot size, setbacks and no of floors allowed as per the local Municipal Building Bye-Laws. Most often than not, the overall design importance is restricted to only for the  no of flats per floor and the area of each flat per floor. ​
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​House design in Assam is different than House in Madhya Pradesh

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Container Housing

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If you have been reading about alternative home construction, then you surely would have come across houses made out of shipping containers. It is not a new concept, but has been experimented for a while now. ​
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Need to hire an Online Architecture Firm from Mumbai, India in 2020

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We are almost there, at the entry door to start year 2020 with fresh new ideas and perspectives for building homes in India. Over the years our online architectural practice has been contacted by various customers requesting to either buy or appoint us as there architect for their house design. It has been a good experience with most of our site visitors or our customers, but with years of our interaction we feel that still there are lots of doubts & confusion about the importance or need to hiring an architect online in India.
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​Importance of having nurturing Indoor Plants for your house

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Gardening is one of the purest of human pleasures. Living in concrete, urban jungles make us forget the most basic pleasures of our existence. City dwellers think plants require abundant space and time. Some people think they do not have a green thumb and resist growing anything. Others feel they do not have adequate knowledge to bring plants home.
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Top Ten Green Home Building Ideas

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Here are some staggering statistics. Based on estimates, cities in the world generate 1.3 billion tons of waste annually with Asia accountable for 1 million tons per day. With current urbanization and population growth rate, the global waste generation is estimated to rise to 2.2 billion tons by 2025. There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface.
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Sustainable Building Materials to consider for your House Construction

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Historically homes and dwelling were made keeping in mind the topography, climatic conditions and available material at hand. People who lived in these homes did not need modern facilities and could acquire the desired effect just by a thorough understanding of their surroundings and using building materials appropriately.
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Sustainable House Design in Indian by HomePlansIndia.com

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Importance of Passive House Design and Construction in India

Passive design is inspired by climate, framed by the environment and built for comfort. In an ecologically diverse environment such as India, there is no one size fits all approach to passive design in both residential and commercial properties. Depending on your location in India, your passive design needs will be influenced by hot dry conditions, wet and humid conditions and cold and damp conditions.
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Why Outdoor living spaces are as crucial as designing the interior spaces

House planning is about creating an overall design that successfully uses the entire plot. When designing a new house it is absolutely vital that the outdoor space is considered in co-relation to the interior spaces of the house. Internal space planning is certainly important, but the outdoor space should not be compromised. ​
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5 Architectural Design Elements which make a small house plan look and feel big

Small and narrow plots are more common than quarter or half an acre plot. So most people prefer them as it fits in well within there budget to design and build there family house. Within the limits of small plots its very interesting to design houses as the challenge of creating a large volumetric space is more fulfilling. ​
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What is Rain Water Harvesting and how it can be done for your house?

Water is the most essential requirement of our lives yet we take it for granted. We have started becoming aware of the need of water supply particularly in these parts of India. Rain water harvesting is a method used for gathering and storing rainfall from housetops or landscapes. It is done by using simple methods like using containers or complex ways such as subversive check dams. ​
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How solar energy can reduce energy consumption for your weekend bungalow?

Solar energy refers to energy derived from the radiation of the sun. This energy is abundant, clean, sustainable and renewable is converted to thermal and electric energy (light homes, heat water and electricity). Use of skylights in home construction has helped to bring in more light into the interior rooms thereby reducing energy expenditure. ​
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How to design a house with proper Light and Ventilation?

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Advantages of Green Roof for new Bungalow Designs in 2015

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What to add in your bucket list when you are planning your house floor design

Buying a new home requires proper pre - planning in order to save time, money, as well as energy. To make your wishes come true, you must know what you want and need before starting the buying process. So, how will your future home look like? Does it have to be unique in design and style?
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Different stages of house construction in India

Understanding the different stages of house construction from excavation to finishing is vital if you want to ensure you are en sync with the construction process. In this article we will look over the 12 stages of house building in India - from the start of house construction to the moment you receive the keys to your new home.
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How to Calculate the Cost of Constructing a Bungalow in India

In India it is more common than any other place, that client usually runs out of money before construction of his bungalow is complete. So we at homeplansindia.com consider that a well thought out cost estimation of your house plan is an essential element of house construction and cannot be avoided. If you have a well planned costing of your house design you will be able to distribute your funds evenly across the duration of the project, ensuring you can complete your bungalow as intended. Imagine if you built your dream home but ran out of money to install any windows and doors, or any toilets and sinks!?
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10 Different Flooring Material suitable for Bungalows in India

A variety of flooring material is available now in India which are best suited for bungalows in India. Among the vast variety of flooring material available there are quite a no of them which are cost effective,
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The need for structurally sound housing in India

Planning to build a house in any part of the world is a task that requires not only a good amount of money but also a generous amount of time & thought. This also applies to the Indian housing market. While most Indians prefer to come up with their own house plans or designs rather than professional architects, then they land up hiring a contractor to build their house with the best available knowledge which most often than not results in certain structural defects as they are not properly designed, analysed and constructed to last forever. ​
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Importance of Contemporary Family House Plan for Modern Living 

You have the land, what next? House planning and design job can be challenging to decide on. This can be as a result of having varied opinions of how the house should be built, the number of rooms and even spaces that are the requirement for the family. ​
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5 Basic Design Flaws to watch out in a House

The most common design flaw that we can observe on any house is that of proper cross ventilation or of sufficient natural lighting inside the house.
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​10 Reasonable Questions to ask a Prospective Contractor for building your house

Before finalizing and acquiring a contractor for building your house you need to create a list of eligible contractors that you are aware off through close friends and colleagues. Make sure the list includes minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 contractors
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10 Reasons, why small house plans are best choice

There seems to be a growing trend among the new plot owners in India who are considering small house plans for there urban or sub-urban house plots. Over the generations Indians have preferred large family houses or courtyard houses, but with the fast moving lifestyle and limited availability of time, small house plans are becoming more common. ​
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15 Practical steps to draw a house plan

Size of plot is defined with its length & the breadth.
​Setback is defined as the open space in- between the compound wall & the wall of the house which is being planned for.

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How to draw a Simple House Plan

It is quite a deep desire for lot of people to design and build there own dream house, but only a few have the opportunity to get a good plot size for a house in India. So do follow these simple steps to design and build your dream house plan.
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Why buying House Plans Online makes sense for plot owners in India

Building a house is a full scale project in itself and also is the most important investment and also a very expensive one if you do not have an actual house plan and design. HomePlansIndia.com makes sure that you have the best house plan before you start with the construction of your new home. Here are some reasons why buying house plans online in 2015 makes sense for plot owners in India.
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10 Important key features for planning and building an Energy Efficient House

When you are planning to build a new home, there are many things that you need to consider. For starters, the design of your new home should fit within your budget. Apart from discussing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms to install, you can also consider how to make your home plan energy efficient as it will help you to save your money in a long run by having the following features:
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Top Five Green Home Building Ideas

Here are some staggering statistics. Based on estimates, cities in the world generate 1.3 billion tons of waste annually with Asia accountable for 1 million tons per day. With current urbanization and population growth rate, the global waste generation is estimated to rise to 2.2 billion tons by 2025. There are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface.
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Home Construction and Home Design: Prefab Homes​

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Map mural designs for your room decoration

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5 Interior Decoration Trends to Look-Out for in 2019
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Smart Houses: What Are They? , and Should You Build One?

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5 Popular Styles of Vinyl Replacement Windows 

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10 Small Kitchen Designs in 2019: IDEAS AND ADVICE

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​Provide an Elegant Addition to Your Home’s Exterior


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Common Indoor plants for health benefits

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​Opt for Bathroom Renovation after Paying Off Existing Debt

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Why Cutting Grass is Essential for Proper Growth & Health of your Lawn


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How to Design a Kitchen with Beauty and Class

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​How to Save Money with Outdoor Solar Lighting

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Facts About Alessi - Manufacturers Of Italian Design Homewares On Aria



Sustainable Building Material for House Construction

Sustainable House Design in India


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Importance of Passive House Design and Construction in India

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Why Outdoor living spaces are as crucial as designing the interior spaces when planning for a new house

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10 Architectural Design elements which make a small house plan look and feel big

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What is Rain Water Harvesting? How you can do it for your house.

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How solar energy can reduce energy consumption for your weekend bungalow.

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How to design a house with proper Light and Ventilation?

​Advantages of Green Roof for new Bungalow Designs in 2015

Different stages of house construction in India


How to Calculate the Cost of Constructing a Bungalow in India


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Importance of Contemporary Family House Plan for Modern Living

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5 Basic Design Flaws to watch out in a House

10 Reasonable Questions to ask a Prospective Contractor for building your house


10 Reasons, why small house plans are best choice for 2014

15 Practical steps to draw a  perfect house plan like an Architect

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How to draw a Simple House Plan


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    • Master Planning and Design
    • Landscape Architecture Design
    • Parks, Playgrounds and Children's Play Area
    • Interior Design
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    • 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
  • CUSTOM DESIGN
  • PRICING
  • ARTICLES
    • House Design in Oman
    • Luxury Weekend Home at Alibaug
    • Container Homes | Homes with Shipping Containers | Steel Houses | Modular Structures
    • What 2020 taught us about small home living
    • Narrow plot house design in India
    • Growing Climbers for Indian Terrace Gardens
    • 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
    • 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
    • The Importance Of Home Security Systems For Your Family ​
    • How Solar Power Can Help Buildings Meet the NYC Emissions Law
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    • Guest Post 10 - Popular Styles of Vinyl Replacement Windows
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    • 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
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