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  2. Architecture of Kerala - Wikipedia

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    The primary elements are generally the same in all structures. The base model usually consists of a plain circular, square, or rectangular shape with a ribbed roof, for functional reasons. A distinctive visual form in Kerala architecture is the long, steep sloping roof built to protect the building's walls and withstand heavy monsoons.

  3. Varikkasseri Mana - Wikipedia

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    The house was used in a number of Malayalam films, [6] starting with Theertham, the 1987 film made by Mohan. [3] It is reported that the principal photography of over 100 films have been done here [ 7 ] which include Bramayugam , Devasuram , Aaraam Thampuran , Rappakal , Anandabhadram , Drona , Simhasanam , Madampi , Sufi Paranja Katha , Jana ...

  4. Illam - Wikipedia

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    Illam (/ ˈ ɪ l əm /), also referred to as Mana, is the Malayalam word for the house of a Namboodiri Brahmin. In the traditional lineage system used for the classification and identification of homes based on the castes of Kerala , South India , an Illam served as the Tharavad (ancestral house) of Nambudiri Brahmin families.

  5. Nālukettu - Wikipedia

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    An example of a Nalukettu(Paliam, Cochin) A NalukettuNālukettu pronunciation ⓘ is the traditional homestead of old Tharavadu where many generations of a Nair family lived. . These types of buildings are typically found in the Indian state of Ker

  6. Benny Kuriakose - Wikipedia

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    Benny Kuriakose (born 25 May 1962) was born in Kerala, India.He made his mark in architectural conservation and the design of new buildings, taking his roots from the vernacular architecture of South India.

  7. Kerala model - Wikipedia

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    The Kerala model refers to the practices adopted by the Indian state of Kerala to further human development. It is characterised by results showing strong social indicators when compared to the rest of the country such as high literacy and life expectancy rates, highly improved access to healthcare, and low infant mortality and birth rates.

  8. Laurie Baker - Wikipedia

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    Lawrence Wilfred "Laurie" Baker (2 March 1917 – 1 April 2007) was a British-born Indian architect, renowned for his initiatives in cost-effective energy-efficient architecture and designs that maximized space, ventilation and light and maintained an uncluttered yet striking aesthetic sensibility.

  9. File:Kerala house, Delhi - Visit During WCI 2016 (5).jpg

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    Camera model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: Exposure time: 1/1,000 sec (0.001) F-number: f/4.5: ISO speed rating: 80: Date and time of data generation: 14:17, 10 August 2016: Lens focal length: 4.3 mm: Orientation: Normal: Horizontal resolution: 180 dpi: Vertical resolution: 180 dpi: File change date and time: 14:17, 10 August 2016: Y and C ...