The Local Dera
Dera is the local word and refers to combining 2 or more residential spaces with animal areas (camel, donkey and hens) that will be designated by a single person.
In thal people wants to live in the neighbourhood so minimum i did propose two residential units which will have a courtyard for both of them to give a neighbourhood feel and protect their cultural sense. Space for animal right close to the square to keep animals under the owner’s eye.
An elevated platform for field surveillance will be under the use of these Dera people and they are responsible for this farmland.
Due environment (Sandstorms and direct sunlight) I did create an indirect relationship between covered and open spaces. I am using bamboo for creating a partially open feel as well as for structure stablity (Locals are familiar with bamboo construction)
Occasional sandstorms can cause a lot of damage to a temporary structure, so I am using palm trees to support it structurally. This will be planted on the south side of the courtyard so that it also provides shade to our courtyard.
It is necessary because summers a too long in the desert.
The perforated partition will connect and separate the inside and outside space at the same time. As you see the outer courtyard has some couches to sit on that will create a sense of belonging in the space.
40mm average rainfall occurs throughout the year, it has very low amount of rain, most of it occurs in the monsoon season. Roof and floor water will be collected through water channels and it will be collected in water tank from where different animals will drink water.
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