Describe your idea of a perfect home or dreamhouse where you want to live

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. What are the most common architectural styles in Indian cities?
   I think in bigger cities, apartments and flats are the most common type of buildings, while in smaller
   cities single storey or double storey houses are the most common. The modern Indian architecture
   is not about a certain style but rather about best utilization of space.
2. What’s the difference between an apartment and a house?
   An apartment is smaller and so easier to maintain. Secondly it is cheaper as compared to house.
   However one cannot add or change much in an apartment, whereas in a house one can add a room
   or make any changes as per ones requirement. Also, there is more privacy in a house.
3. What’s the difference between living in the countryside and living in the city?
   By living in a countryside a person can be in the lap of nature, whereas cities are concrete jungles
   nowadays. On the other hand cities provide more and better facilities of health, education and
   entertainment.
4. What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
   In apartments there are common facilities like gym, playground and swimming pool which all
   people can enjoy. Also the plumber, electrician and other such maintenance facilities are always at
   hand. There is more security in the apartments as generally there are guards at the entrance and
   exit of the apartment blocks. However, one has to maintain harmony with other people in the
   apartments as there are chances of conflicts. In houses, there is more freedom for keeping pets and
   having a lawn in front and a kitchen garden at the back.
5. What difficulties do people have living in the city?
   People face air and noise pollution and traffic congestion in cities. The cost of living is also high in
   cities. Then, crime is also more in cities as compared to villages.
6. Do most Indian people live in an apartment or house?
   I think it depends on the region they are living in. In most of the big cities, like the metropolitan
   cities, people live in apartments, as there is a scarcity of land in such places and to accommodate
   the ever-increasing population, there are more and more apartment buildings being built. However,
   in the small cities, towns and the countryside, we can find people mostly living in houses, rather
   than apartments.
7. Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves?
   In my country, young people like to live with their parents, unless they have to move to another city
   or country, for higher education or for better career prospects. It’s a part of the Indian culture for
   children to live with their parents.
8. Do Indian people like to rent a place to live?
   No, Indian people do not like to rent a place to live. I think it’s the dream of almost every Indian to
   own his/her own house.
9. Would you live in a foreign country in the future?
   Yes, definitely. I would like to live in a foreign country in the future. I plan to pursue my education
   abroad. I think there are better education facilities and better job opportunities in developed
   countries.
10. How is modern home design in your country different to that of the past?
    The modern home design is very different to that of the past, in my country. The material being
    used now in the construction of houses is much advanced, like weather proof paints, insulated
    walls, soundproof windows, etc. The design of the modern houses is according to the space
    available. There is better utilization of space in the modern home designs. The homes in the past
    used to be more spacious and not equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and equipment,
    like washing machine, microwave, dishwashers & so on.
    
11. In your country what type of home do most people live in?
    India is a vast and diverse country. People live in different types of houses, depending on the
    region and the climate in that region. For example, in the eastern parts of India, houses made from
    bamboo are very common. In regions where there is snowfall, sloped houses are common. In plain
    areas, people design their houses, as per the area and space available.
12. Do people prefer to live in modern homes or the older style homes (for example from 50 years
    ago)?
    People prefer to live in modern homes rather than older style homes because modern homes are
    better equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and technology. Also, the material used to
    build modern homes is better, for instance, weather proof paints, earthquake proof design, etc. The
    modern homes are planned better to utilize the space properly.
13. How are modern homes different to older homes?
    Modern homes are quite different from the older homes, in terms of the design, material used and
    the structure of the building. Older homes were more spacious, with proper ventilation. Modern
    homes are designed to properly utilize the space, due to the shortage of land these days. These
    days, people employ interior designers and architects to plan and decorate their homes. Older
    homes may not be equipped to handle the latest electronic gadgets and appliances.