This presentation is an overview of Governments role in propagating the different types of Cost Effective technologies on several Government and local levels through various organisations.

1. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
International Conference On Advances in Civil Engineering
Governments Role in extension of
‘Cost effective and Alternate Building Technologies’
Authors-
Ar.Suvarna Lele.Professor and Practicing Architect
Ar,Sarita Deshpande. Professor and Practicing Architect
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

2. KL University,
ACE 2011 BMTPC Vijaywada,A.P,
BMTPC Building Materials And Technology Promotion Council
Commercialisation of Innovative Building Material Technologies
Enabling a process of re-thinking for reducing
construction costs by promoting environment friendly
materials and techniques
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

3. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
SERVICES OFFERED
1.Evaluation, validation of innovative technologies, and advice on cost effective
options for choice of materials and technologies.
2. Documentation and dissemination of cost-effective materials, construction
techniques.
3 .Design and engineering consultancy for preparing technology profiles, location
specific feasibility reports, and demand assessment reports for various building
materials.
4.Design and technology options for housing and building schemes based on use of
innovative building materials and construction techniques.
5.Performance appraisal based on functional analysis of new building
materials, products, components and construction systems
6.Selection and evaluation of foreign technologies.
7 Disaster resistant construction technologies.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

4. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Recent initiatives to promote innovative building material
technologies 1.Technology transfer at national level
Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council
(BMTPC) was set up in 1990 under the aegis of the
erstwhile Ministry of Urban Development, to
bring together scientific research, technological
advancements and enterprise.
2.Technology transfer at grass-root level-A centrally
sponsored Scheme for establishing a National
Network of Building Centres was launched in 1988-
89. The Scheme is being implemented through
HUDCO and so far over 653 locations have been
identified and more than 490 centres have already
become fully operational in several States.
3.Other facilitating measures-
BMTPC facilitates establishment of new building materials production units by providing
technology backup services, and coordinating with concerned departments/agencies for
necessary policy supports, credit facilities and venture capital supports
4.Fiscal Incentives-Fiscal incentives for promoting new building materials technologies
is an important facilitating feature of Government’s policy support for housing and
building sector.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

5. KL University,
ACE-2011 CENTRAL BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Vijaywada,A.P,
OBJECTIVES
1.Shelter planning
2.Building materials.
3.Structures and Foundations
4.Disaster mitigation including Fire Engineering
5.To develop new technologies for the promotion of building
materials and systems
6.To disseminate the results of results of research far and wide for
the good of community
7.To transfer the developed technologies to the industry for further
commercialization
CBRI to work as world class knowledge base for providing solutions to almost all area
of Building / Habitat planning and construction including building
materials, construction technology, fire engineering and disaster mitigation
construction.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

6. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar. Sarita Deshpande

7. KL University,
ACE-2011 Nirmithi Kendra Vijaywada,A.P,
"Nirmithi Kendra"
The housing shortage in India is estimated to be 40 million units by 2000 A.D. and
provide an opportunity to search for feasible solutions. It was in this context that the
"Nirmithi movement", the project described herein, was started in 1985 as a local
initiative in the Quilon District of Kerala, by the then District Collector.
In 1985, for providing affordable solutions to housing, India's first "Nirmithi Kendra"
(Building Centre) was set up in the Quilon District of Kerala . Arising from its
impact, the Government of India set up such Kendras in all districts of the country
and integrated it with the national housing policy.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

8. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
“My job with the Nirmithi Bhavan helped me
to have a better understanding of the
housing problems and the needs of society in
the State,”
EEF technology was distinctive in:
1.its use of locally available and innovative materials.
2.cutting down consumption of energy intensive materials (cement, steel) using
appropriate technology.ensuring local participation in construction activities.
3.blending new styles with traditional ones and
4.designing according to the lay of the land.

9. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Welcome to Earth Architecture !
1.Peviously named the Auroville Building Centre / Earth Unit, which had been founded
by HUDCO, Government of India, in 1989. The development of the former building
centre evolved in such a way that the Auroville Earth Institute came into existence in
2004.
2.The Auroville Earth Institute is researching, developing, promoting and transferring
earth-based technologies, which are cost and energy effective. 3.These technologies
are disseminated through training courses, seminars, workshops, manuals and
documents.
3.The emphasis is focused on the research and development of earth based
technologies and their dissemination through training courses.
4.One of the aims of the Auroville Earth Institute is to give people the possibility to
create and build for themselves their own habitat, while using earth techniques.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

10. Habitat Technology Group KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Habitat Technology Group
 Established in 1987 in Kerala, Habitat Technology Group is registered as a Charitable Society. It
is totally committed to the concept of green and humane architecture. It has been recognized
as a nodal agency to carry out developmental works under the de-centralization process in
Kerala. it has a core group of more than 400 architects, engineers and social workers with a
support base of over 30,000 trained workers functioning from 34 regional offices of 10 states of
India and 4 overseas offices. It has built more than 40000 buildings all over the country
including residences, commercial complexes, tourist resorts, public offices, schools, hospitals
and so on all using appropriate technology.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

11. ACE-2011 AUROVILLE VIKAS COMMUNITY Vijaywada,A.P,
VIKAS COMMUNITY
AUROVILLE
Earth was used, from the first
developments of Vikas, in all parts
of the buildings, from foundations
to roof.
The proper management of earth
resources was always the first
priority. The quarries where the soil
was taken from were always
planned first. This procedure
allowed a perfect integration of the
excavations with the buildings and
landscape.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

12. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Appropriate building technologies
1. Stabilised rammed earth foundations with 5 %
cement Plinths and walls in compressed
stabilised earth blocks
2. Stabilised rammed earth walls with 5% cement
Composite beams and lintels and composite
columns
3. Vaults and domes for floors and roof, made of
of precastCSEB Paints and plasters with stabilised earth
C panels.Chajjas are without
Floorings with CSEB tiles, 2.5cm thick with 5
% cement Ferrocement channels of 25mm
thickness
4. Various ferrocement items for different uses
Ferrocement doors, shelves, etc. of 12mm
thickness
5. Ferrocement plasters for water tanks and
ponds Sparing use of concrete, glass, steel, etc.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

13. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
VIKAS LAY-OUT – 1448 m² carpet area
23 apartments, collective kitchen and toilets for 50 people
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

14. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
An Apartment using low cost construction techniques as Compressed
Earth Blocks and Funicular shells
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

15. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

16. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Common Kitchen For 50 people
Ar.Suvarna Lele

17. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

18. ACE
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

19. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

20. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

21. KL University,
ACE-2011 Case study Vijaywada,A.P,
AR.Vivek Patankar’s bangalow,Nashik
1)Strip foundations are used below walls. In usual cases the strip is
taken below total wall. Here, after designing, it was found out that
only 60% length of strip was required so the parts of strip were
omitted
2)Brick work-Exposed and rat trap bond
3)The roof -is organization of funicular shells. Each panel is of 900mm
x 1500mm.
4)Door frames are made up of cast in situ concrete where the cost of
each frame works around Rs. 100/-. The ready made frame costs more
than 400 rupees (the rate is around 10 years back)
5)Precast C panels Chajjas and Precast folded staircase.
6)The construction time reduced by nearly 50 days
7) The cost saved in the year 2000 was Rs 2 lakhs for the total for a.
The estimated cost for a bungalow of around 145sq costed rs 600000
by using conventional technologies ab 4,80000 using the alternate
technologies.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

22. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

23. Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

24. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

25. KL University,
ACE-2011
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

26. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Centre Of Sciences For Villagers,Vardha
A project sponnsered by CAPART.
1.Using Of Wardha mud blocks for walls-size-225x225x100mm
2.Making Of face tiles-to protect the walls from weaker soil.
3.Wardha tumbler blocks-use of terracotta tumblers for vaults.
4.Burnt brick pillars in required cases.
5.Use of under reamed piles for deep black cotton soils.
4.Use Of frameless door developed by C.B.R.I
5.Frameless Windows-in case of windows,a multipurpose M.S.frame is used.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

27. KL University,
ACE-2011 Wardha House Vijaywada,A.P,
Wardha Mud Blocks Masonry in Mud Mortar.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION Ar,Sarita Deshpande

28. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Fabrication Of
M.S.Centring trusses.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

29. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Laying Of tumbler
block Roof Tiles.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

30. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Frameless Doors And Windows
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

31. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Plan,Sections and Elevations-Typical Warhdha House
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

32. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Chajjas sloping Shuttering for ring beam
Uncoursed rubble
masonry 450mm outside
thk upto plinth.
Laying bk.masonry chair at spring
Carry bk.pier to Precast door blocks
points for placing Wardha or tumble
Lintel height of 1.80M in brick piers.
bow
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

33. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P,
Some Bamboo Building Buildings Developed By BMTPC-
North East -MIZORAM
Some Bamboo Building Buildings Developed By BMTPC-North East -
MIZORAM
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

34. KL University,
ACE BMTPC-North East -MIZORAM Vijaywada,A.P,
BAMBOO BUILDINGS-COMPLETED-Mizoram.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

35. KL University,
ACE
Vijaywada,A.P
IPIRTI, Bangalore. Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

36. KL University,
ACE-2011 Workshop at Gandhigram Vijaywada,A.P,
CAPART supported workshop at Gandhigram,a deemed
University at Dindigul,Tamilnadu for producing units on
C.B.R.I developed technologies.
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

37. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar,Sarita Deshpande

38. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Brick Filler Slab Brick Arch Foundation
Precast Concrete Door Panel Decorative brick work.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

39. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Low Cost Unit Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

40. ACE-2011 SPEEDCON TECHNOLOGY Vijaywada,A.P
SPEEDCON TECHNOLOGY
BY AR.SANJAY PRASADE .
1.Reduction Of material weight by 50% of self
weight.
2.Speedy construction, less wastage of
materials.
3.Portable and light weight materials.
4.Modularisation and standardization possible.
5.Less wastes produced and materials can be
recycled.
Ar.Suvarna Lele
LOW COST AND ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

41. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande

42. CONCLUSION
With the availability of alternate technologies and materials which are much cheaper, there
is a need of transferring them to needy to build low cost houses. Government has dealt this
issue on various levels by creating BMTPC, establishing CBRI, Nirmitee
Kendras, SERC, CASTRA Regional Research Laboratories, National Environmental
Engineering Research Institute and many related organisations.. The technologies selected
helped to some extent in employment generation, upliftment of women, decentralisation of
production, conservation, recycling and reuse of resources as well as development of human
resources.

43. KL University,
ACE-2011
Vijaywada,A.P,
THANK YOU
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande
Reference:
1] www.bmtpc.org
2] www.cbri.org.in
3] www.auroville.org
4] Government Initiatives and Program for Affordable Housing –
National Work shop on Pro-poor Housing Finance.
5] www.unesco.org
6] www.habitattechnologygroup.org
7] Paper by Mr. V. Suresh, Director Corporate Planning HUDCO at
symposium on
‘Construction for housing and Infrastructure Delivery’.
8] www.nirmithi.car.in
Ar.Suvarna Lele
Ar.Sarita Deshpande