Expert articles on floor plans, Vastu Shastra, sunlight, ventilation and location — everything a home buyer needs to make a data-driven decision.
Most home buyers visit a project, see a large sheet of paper on the wall, and follow what the salesperson explains. As an architect with 15 years of practice, here is what you should actually be looking for — walls, windows, doors, RERA plans, kitchen sizes and the corridors nobody asks about.
Read article →Vastu Shastra is the science of building — not a religious rulebook. An architect explains the real scientific reasoning behind kitchen placement, bedroom orientation, Brahmasthana and why full Vastu compliance is nearly impossible in a modern multistorey flat — and what actually matters more.
Read article →Most first-time buyers book a flat in a happy rush — and regret it quietly for years. This 21-point checklist from a qualified architect covers financial readiness, RERA verification, site visit protocol and scientific floor plan analysis. Everything you need before signing.
Read article →Most buyers never check sunlight before buying. An architect explains the National Building Code rules on natural light, why the direction your flat faces matters more than the floor level, and how to catch the season problem — where a flat that looks bright in March has no direct sun from October to March.
Read article →The channel partner disappears after the sale. Your trusted relative cannot read drawings. And that brochure photo was a professional render. An architect based in Pune explains what NRIs consistently get wrong — and the one step that reduces your risk before paying any token amount.
Read article →Builders quote super built-up area. You measure carpet area at possession. The difference — often 25 to 40% — is real money you paid for space you do not own. An architect explains what each term means under MahaRERA, why super built-up area has no legal standing in Maharashtra, and exactly what to verify before signing anything.
Read article →Most flats are built with all windows facing one direction — because that maximises saleable area for the builder. The result is a home with no cross ventilation and no real airflow. An architect explains how to read a floor plan for ventilation potential, why duct-facing windows in kitchens and living rooms are a serious flaw, and what to check before buying.
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