1 00:00:00,600 --> 00:00:02,892 Thinking about your own home? 2 00:00:02,892 --> 00:00:05,537 Let's go through Aakar Studio together. 3 00:00:05,537 --> 00:00:11,356 We'll start with the land, tell it what your family needs, and then look at 4 00:00:11,356 --> 00:00:16,154 plans, the three-dimensional model and the downloads. 5 00:00:16,154 --> 00:00:18,447 Keep your land drawing nearby. 6 00:00:18,447 --> 00:00:21,444 You can pause whenever you need to. 7 00:00:21,444 --> 00:00:25,700 The longer guide explains the smaller choices in more detail. 8 00:00:26,400 --> 00:00:30,966 First, choose the municipality and ward where the land actually sits. 9 00:00:30,966 --> 00:00:36,536 These answers help select the local planning rules. 10 00:00:36,536 --> 00:00:42,564 If it's in an old-town or heritage area, check that answer with the local office. 11 00:00:42,564 --> 00:00:48,499 A map pin, where available, helps locate the site. 12 00:00:48,499 --> 00:00:52,900 It doesn't measure your boundary or confirm permission to build. 13 00:00:53,600 --> 00:01:07,287 Here's the important bit: nine aana tells us how much land there is, but not 14 00:01:07,287 --> 00:01:13,547 its shape. For a measured rectangle, enter the plot's width and depth in metres. 15 00:01:13,547 --> 00:01:24,080 Or enter the area in ropani and aana, or bigha and kattha, with the width 16 00:01:24,080 --> 00:01:31,761 along the road. That second method creates an approximate rectangle. 17 00:01:31,761 --> 00:01:35,200 An irregular plot needs its actual outline. 18 00:01:35,900 --> 00:01:43,469 If your plot bends or narrows, choose Draw the plot. 19 00:01:43,469 --> 00:01:49,595 Add each measured side and the correct corner angle, or use measured diagonals when those 20 00:01:49,595 --> 00:01:56,677 are available. A side direction and an inside corner angle are different things. 21 00:01:56,677 --> 00:02:00,947 Don't guess a missing number just to close the drawing. 22 00:02:00,947 --> 00:02:10,472 Check north, the final closing side and any warning before using this outline in the 23 00:02:10,472 --> 00:02:11,600 brief. 24 00:02:12,300 --> 00:02:18,895 Already have a clear site drawing as a photo or PDF? 25 00:02:18,895 --> 00:02:25,687 Open the tracing tool and mark its corners. 26 00:02:25,687 --> 00:02:37,485 Then give it a reliable real-world measurement so the picture has the right scale. 27 00:02:37,485 --> 00:02:40,242 Pixels alone aren't a land measurement. 28 00:02:40,242 --> 00:02:54,502 Check the outline and resulting dimensions before applying it. 29 00:02:54,502 --> 00:03:00,400 Keep the source drawing, especially if its area and the traced area don't agree. 30 00:03:01,100 --> 00:03:13,054 Now mark the road, its width, neighbouring buildings and open land on the correct sides. 31 00:03:13,054 --> 00:03:21,850 If you know a neighbour's height, enter it; otherwise leave the uncertainty visible. 32 00:03:21,850 --> 00:03:28,103 A shared or boundary-built wall can't be treated like an open garden side with normal 33 00:03:28,103 --> 00:03:37,257 windows. Also check that parking has a usable route from the road, not just a 34 00:03:37,257 --> 00:03:40,300 rectangle labelled as a parking bay. 35 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:49,408 Decide how much ground the house should occupy and how much you'd like to leave 36 00:03:49,408 --> 00:03:54,952 as a yard. That's ground coverage, not the total area across all floors. 37 00:03:54,952 --> 00:04:01,260 Notice the difference between a preferred front yard and a minimum you insist on keeping. 38 00:04:01,260 --> 00:04:08,174 A strict minimum leaves less room for the house. 39 00:04:08,174 --> 00:04:14,300 For sloping land, describe the fall accurately; this still isn't a completed retaining-wall design. 40 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:33,498 Let's think about your family now. 41 00:04:33,498 --> 00:04:39,098 Choose the storeys, bedrooms, bathrooms and any needs for elderly parents. 42 00:04:39,098 --> 00:04:48,871 A half storey means a partly built top floor. 43 00:04:48,871 --> 00:04:59,487 Add a study, Puja room or other extra only when you'll use it. 44 00:04:59,487 --> 00:05:03,367 These are room requirements, not a finished floor-by-floor arrangement. 45 00:05:03,367 --> 00:05:07,600 We'll check the actual arrangement once the options are generated. 46 00:05:08,300 --> 00:05:14,138 Want rental flats as well as your own home? 47 00:05:14,138 --> 00:05:17,521 Count the owner rooms and rental rooms separately. 48 00:05:17,521 --> 00:05:23,447 A street-facing shop takes ground-floor space too. 49 00:05:23,447 --> 00:05:27,185 Then enter how many cars and motorbikes need parking. 50 00:05:27,185 --> 00:05:32,311 These choices compete for the same land. 51 00:05:32,311 --> 00:05:38,481 In the result, check separate access, privacy and vehicle movement rather than assuming that every 52 00:05:38,481 --> 00:05:40,700 requested use will fit comfortably. 53 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:46,688 The smaller answers matter too. 54 00:05:46,688 --> 00:05:55,281 Think about wardrobes, stair shape, balconies, drying clothes and a place to sit outside. 55 00:05:55,281 --> 00:05:59,505 A projecting balcony still needs room within the allowed space. 56 00:05:59,505 --> 00:06:06,197 Floor height, water storage and power backup need sensible project information. 57 00:06:06,197 --> 00:06:09,817 They're starting choices, not complete service designs. 58 00:06:09,817 --> 00:06:17,480 A crowded list of extras can make a small plot harder to plan, so keep 59 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:19,700 your real priorities clear. 60 00:06:20,400 --> 00:06:41,714 Now for the fun part: what should the house feel like? 61 00:06:41,714 --> 00:06:45,590 Read the style description and look at its example. 62 00:06:45,590 --> 00:06:59,742 Where the planner offers a style-fit choice, it can try suitable planning changes. 63 00:06:59,742 --> 00:07:02,141 Check the fit report afterwards. 64 00:07:02,141 --> 00:07:08,541 A glass-heavy frontage doesn't automatically create an all-glass structure, and a courtyard style still 65 00:07:08,541 --> 00:07:11,200 needs enough land for a real courtyard. 66 00:07:11,900 --> 00:07:29,692 Try the wall colours, brick treatment, window design, doors, gate and kitchen finishes. 67 00:07:29,692 --> 00:07:33,158 You can coordinate the interior look as well. 68 00:07:33,158 --> 00:07:42,080 Keep one distinction in mind: changing a finish isn't the same as moving a window 69 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:49,106 or rearranging the kitchen. Some visual details aren't measured in the estimate. 70 00:07:49,106 --> 00:07:57,228 If Vaastu matters to you, read the stated preference and any conflicts instead of assuming 71 00:07:57,228 --> 00:07:59,800 every rule has been satisfied. 72 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:06,325 Before generating, check the brief once more. 73 00:08:06,325 --> 00:08:10,965 Especially check the land measurements, room counts and rental requirements. 74 00:08:10,965 --> 00:08:18,382 If the combination can't fit, read the message and change a real requirement. 75 00:08:18,382 --> 00:08:21,507 When options appear, look at every floor. 76 00:08:21,507 --> 00:08:28,973 Trace the route from the gate to the entrance, then to the bedrooms, bathrooms and 77 00:08:28,973 --> 00:08:33,400 outdoor areas. A nice ground-floor picture isn't the whole house. 78 00:08:34,100 --> 00:08:41,140 Compare the options using your family's priorities: privacy, circulation, room usefulness and outdoor 79 00:08:41,140 --> 00:08:44,945 space. Then inspect the drawing behind the comparison. 80 00:08:44,945 --> 00:08:50,850 If you make an edit, check whether it was accepted and what actually moved. 81 00:08:50,850 --> 00:08:58,075 A pending preview isn't the same as the accepted house used by downloads. 82 00:08:58,075 --> 00:09:03,800 After any change, check doors, windows and the route through nearby rooms again. 83 00:09:04,500 --> 00:09:10,182 Open the three-dimensional model and turn the house around. 84 00:09:10,182 --> 00:09:15,174 Try the roof and floor controls to understand how the rooms stack. 85 00:09:15,174 --> 00:09:21,935 Use the appearance and surroundings controls to inspect materials, daylight and the site. 86 00:09:21,935 --> 00:09:25,447 Then try the night lighting if it's available. 87 00:09:25,447 --> 00:09:32,948 This is useful for spotting awkward spaces, but a good-looking model doesn't prove that every 88 00:09:32,948 --> 00:09:37,400 visible finish is in the drawings or the cost estimate. 89 00:09:38,100 --> 00:09:42,669 Want a better sense of the rooms? 90 00:09:42,669 --> 00:09:46,439 Switch to walking and follow the real doorways. 91 00:09:46,439 --> 00:09:52,354 If you lose your place, return to orbit. 92 00:09:52,354 --> 00:09:58,914 An automatic house tour follows a prepared route; a high-quality film is another output again. 93 00:09:58,914 --> 00:10:06,248 Availability depends on the build, account and device. 94 00:10:06,248 --> 00:10:12,600 Read any room-coverage note, because the standard tour may leave out smaller rooms or balconies. 95 00:10:13,300 --> 00:10:23,156 Let's look at cost. Check the finish level, location rates, specifications and what's included. 96 00:10:23,156 --> 00:10:35,078 Your budget answer is used for comparison; it doesn't currently force the planner to generate 97 00:10:35,078 --> 00:10:45,369 within that amount. Material sizes, waste and reviewed quantities can change the estimate. 98 00:10:45,369 --> 00:10:49,201 Download the breakdown and exclusions before making a commitment. 99 00:10:49,201 --> 00:10:59,423 Treat it as a planning estimate, not a guaranteed contractor price or a proven five-percent 100 00:10:59,423 --> 00:11:00,900 accuracy claim. 101 00:11:01,600 --> 00:11:08,783 For the schedule, enter a realistic start date and crew capacity. 102 00:11:08,783 --> 00:11:16,117 Include holidays, weather delays and the required construction waits. 103 00:11:16,117 --> 00:11:24,850 Some tasks depend on earlier work, so adding people won't shorten every wait. 104 00:11:24,850 --> 00:11:28,035 Then check the payment and funding timeline. 105 00:11:28,035 --> 00:11:37,517 You can have enough money overall and still have a shortfall in a particular month 106 00:11:37,517 --> 00:11:42,400 if the loan or savings arrives after a payment is due. 107 00:11:43,100 --> 00:11:49,451 The soil questions need a little care. 108 00:11:49,451 --> 00:11:54,231 The seismic soil class describes how the ground affects earthquake shaking. 109 00:11:54,231 --> 00:12:01,366 Allowable bearing capacity describes what the foundation soil can support. 110 00:12:01,366 --> 00:12:03,699 They aren't the same number. 111 00:12:03,699 --> 00:12:11,485 Get both from the appropriate site investigation and your responsible engineer. 112 00:12:11,485 --> 00:12:17,625 Don't choose a safe-sounding answer from the neighbourhood name, a photograph or an informal test 113 00:12:17,625 --> 00:12:20,300 just to make the calculation run. 114 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:30,401 Choose the structural system with your engineer: what carries the house is different from its 115 00:12:30,401 --> 00:12:39,801 exterior style. Concrete grade, starting column sizes, roof uses and stair details must represent the 116 00:12:39,801 --> 00:12:48,093 real proposal. Run the review and read every blocked or review item. 117 00:12:48,093 --> 00:12:54,845 If members are redrawn, check the rooms and openings again. 118 00:12:54,845 --> 00:13:00,725 Export the engineering files for professional review; a passing preliminary calculation isn't permission 119 00:13:00,725 --> 00:13:01,700 to build. 120 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:11,365 Choose a download for the job: drawing files for CAD work, IFC for building-information exchange, 121 00:13:11,365 --> 00:13:19,237 or GLB for the furnished visual model. 122 00:13:19,237 --> 00:13:32,502 For SketchUp, keep the DAE model and textures together, import them and save in SketchUp; 123 00:13:32,502 --> 00:13:36,522 a native SKP download needs the configured converter. 124 00:13:36,522 --> 00:13:39,542 IFC isn't a native Revit file. 125 00:13:39,542 --> 00:13:47,504 Save the Aakar project too, so you can reopen it. 126 00:13:47,504 --> 00:13:51,500 Changes made in another application don't automatically return here. 127 00:13:52,200 --> 00:13:56,576 And that's the main journey. 128 00:13:56,576 --> 00:14:02,956 Start with honest measurements, keep your family's priorities clear, and check the same house across 129 00:14:02,956 --> 00:14:05,256 the drawings, model and estimate. 130 00:14:05,256 --> 00:14:08,822 Save the version you want to discuss. 131 00:14:08,822 --> 00:14:13,676 You now have a much clearer starting point for your architect and engineer. 132 00:14:13,676 --> 00:14:19,400 When you need a particular setting explained, use the chapters or open the complete guide.