Abstract:
The Construction industry is the second largest economic generator in India, but
unfortunately no law or standard regularises the condition of living of the
construction workers on sites. As architects, the design has a greater role in
solving their issues and in helping they bring about a shift their lifestyles. The
attempt of this thesis is to arrive at a sustainable model along the lines of the
social art of architecture. The design program encompasses resolution of a
prototype which can be replicated across the nation, as a patented model
following a well-devised policy framework. The prototype unit is a ground storied
system of housing modules, which can be used in places where the construction
site area is large enough to provide for workers accommodation. The materials to
be considered for the shelters are climate responsive and can be RESOLD or
REUSED as per the requirements of the builder. The limitation of this thesis is the
duration of the construction projects that may consider the worker's shelters need
to be at least 3 years to have optimal financial security for enabling the use of the
above-said models. My thesis project looks at demonstrating this idea by
proposing a Transit amp for construction workers in Pataudi, Haryana.
