"Types of House that is Applicable in a Mountainous Place"

A library paper written by:

Selgas, Sheena Joyce R.

Abiga, Dickinson M.

Adolfo, Jomarie E.

   House is a structural building where human live. The term house includes many kinds of dwellings ranging from rudimentary huts of nomadic tribes to complex structures composed of many systems. English-speaking people generally call any building they routinely occupy "home". The English word house derives directly from Old English Hus meaning "dwelling,shelter,home,house" which in turn derives from Porto-Germanic Khusan (reconstructed by etymological analysis) which is of unknown origin. The house itself gave rise to the letter 'B' through an early Porto-Semitic hieroglyphic symbol depicting a house. The symbol was walled "bayt", "bet" or "beth" in various related languages, and became beta, the Greek letter, before it was used by the Romans.

   As we see in the reality of life, in every disaster that destroys within the community there is always a corresponding bad events happen. as we says "in every action there is always a corresponding reaction". For example on it is the destroying of houses especially in a mountainous area or in a high located place. That is one of the common problems of every family after a disaster. Although some of us believe or says that there is no safe place even at home but if you are in a situation the best thing to do is to prepare. Just like in planning the best safe home especially if you feel that it is nicer to live in high located place or in a mountainous areas. We can be sure that the place and the building we are planning are safe and will surely fits or suits our daily lifestyle by simply answering the following question:

1. What are the Different types of houses that are applicable in a mountainous place ?

2. What materials are used in constructing a strong foundation in this house ?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these houses and the people living in this area ?

Different Types of Houses that is Applicable in a Mountainous Place

   People are so artistic when it comes on house planning designs. They present different houses to attract people but nevertheless, they don't mind the importance of its strength foundation. There are some different types of houses that are listed in this link http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2012/03/26/7-most-common-types-of-homes/

Figure 1 Bungalow

1. Bungalow – A bungalow is classically defined as a one-story house, cottage, or cabin. Traditionally, bungalow style houses are associated with small floor plans. However, larger bungalows have been constructed and many small bungalows have been remodeled. Bungalows don’t have basements, and they were originally designed to provide affordable housing to the working class.

Figure 2 Single Detached

2. Single Detached – A single detached home is actually any house that stands separate and by itself. It is structurally separated from the neighboring houses and is surrounded by open land. Basically, a bungalow, cottage, or even mansion can be termed as a single detached house, as long as it is not connected to any other property by a common wall.

Figure 3 Flat

  

3. Flat – A flat is a type of home that is contained within a larger building. A flat can occupy a whole floor of a building, or only a part of the floor, where different units are separated by walls. The buildings that house flats are usually made for residential purposes only.

Figure 4 Duplex

4. Duplex – A duplex refers to a two-fold apartment or condominium where there are separate entrances for the dwelling units. Usually a duplex comes in the form of a two story house where a common wall separates the two areas.

Figure 5 Row House

5. Row House – Row houses are located in the same area and have the same architectural design and appearance. They are modern homes which situated side by side, and the units share a common wall. These houses are usually priced lower than single detached households in closed subdivisions.

Figure 6 Villa

6. Villa – The term villa was once used to refer to the upper class country homes of ancient Romans. Today, the term villa has evolved to refer to the beautiful and tasteful country homes of the upper class. Properties that are described as villas generally refer to larger homes with landscaped gardens and perhaps a view of the sea or the countryside.

Figure 7 Mansion

7. Mansion – The word mansion is used to describe a very large house. Real estate brokers in the US have set dimensions for mansions, defining them as houses with an area of 8,000 square feet (740 square meters) or more. Traditionally, mansions are characterized by having a large ballroom and numerous bedrooms. Today, however, there is no particular requirement as to what makes a mansion, aside from the fact that it should be a large and well endowed home.

Materials Used in Constructing Strong Foundation

   It is not easy to construct a building it needs more efforts and proper  disciplined in choosing the best materials in order to have a strong foundation. Max B. Fajardo Jr. the author of the book "Simplified methods on building construction and materials second edition", enumerated some of the materials that used in constructing strong foundation that is found in page 217-220.

  Figure 8 Wood

Wood

Wood is used for the purpose of construction in many parts of the world. Wood is cut down and pressed to from boards and planks for use in construction. Wood has proved to be flexible and resistant against climate harshness.

Figure 9 Cement

Cement

Cement is used in construction to join brick and stones together. It is also used to bind wood and also to bind pre-cast building materials. Cement is mixed with water to make a hydrate paste.

  Figure 10 Bricks

Bricks

Bricks are modern form of block and rock stones used in constructing building and houses.

Figure 11 Metal

Metal

Metal is used in construction of huge structures like big buildings or skyscrapers. It is used in external finish and support.

Figure 12 Stone and Rock

Stone and Rock

Stones have been used for the purpose of construction since the era of cavemen.

Advantages and Disadvantages of These Houses and the People Living in this Area:

TYPES OF HOUSES	ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
1.BUNGALOW	This house provides affordable housing to working class and it gives the simplicity of the home.	Living in a single-story bungalow is inconvenient with unlimited mobility or accessibility issues.
2.SINGLE DETACHED	Gives the family a very quiet life because it is far from neighborhood yet it owns a strong foundation because of the big areas that surround.	All repairs and maintenance of the house and lot is at the expense of the owner. Every site improvement like adding a patio or a pool or a garden is at the expense of the owner too. Note that maintaining the upkeep of the lawn costs a dent to the owner's pocket too.
3.FLAT	Living in a flat is better than living in a house, because you can clean it faster and it can be very cozy. We have neighbors and we can count on them.	The walls in a flat are very thin and unfortunately you can listen to your neighbors and mortgage we have to pay every month.
4.DUPLEX	Those who rent a duplex are not responsible for building damages and repairs, as they would be if they owned their own home. Any building problems are the landlord's responsibility.	Think about whether you want to live in close proximity to your tenants indefinitely, and keep in mind that not all improvements are tax deductible.
5.ROW HOUSE	The row house provides more space for less money than do other types of dwelling units. Maintenance and operating expenses- heating and care of exterior surfaces (row house usually have brick facing)- are lower. For those with little or no taste for outdoor landscaping and gardening, there is no need to spend ling hours keeping up large private yards.	The typical older row house is admittedly too narrow to allow good interior planning. Living space is consequently restricted and furnishing difficult. Without adequate fencing there is little privacy in the yard. Thin party walls transmit sounds from adjacent units.
6.VILLA	Residents can benefit from rent-controlled leases.
7.MANSION	Perhaps the greatest advantages of the mansion flat is its address. Many or most mansion apartment developments are built very centrally, or in well connected suburbs, which not only ensures their value, it also ensures that it is likely they will never go out of fashion. It also tends to make them more convenient.	As most mansion are period buildings, some cannot accommodate certain technologies, such as some types of internet connection. Others do not allow satellite television on the ground that the dishes are too ugly and will deface the all-important facade of the building. If it is going to be important for you to have certain types of internet connection (eg wireless, broadband) or digital or satellite television, it might be worth checking the status of this in your desired block.