Habitat Technology Network
A Video Based Technology Demonstration on Alternative Methodologies of Building

The Big Thirst
20 minutes, Colour

The film handles issues concerning water shortage and introduces ingenious methods of conserving water resources at various levels, such as limiting water capacity in flushing cisterns to half that provided; using ferrocement meshes with grass growing through, as parking surfaces for vehicles, which results in absorption and retention of rain water by the soil; and implementing appropriate planning strategies by taking into account the topography of the site before construction is begun.

Presenter & Voice
INDER MISHRA
Assistance in Production
SARVESH KUMAR GUPTA & JAGDISH SINGH
Concept & Direction
ANIL LAUL

 
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