Vaulted roof
by Mud Hands
A zero concrete roof made of hollow clay blocks. The vaulted roof gives you extra volume and keeps the space thermally comfortable. The high roof can also accomodate a part mezzanine space.
Vaulted roofs can be of various types- Semi circular vaults, segmental vaults, catenary vaults, etc.
We have designed and built a semi circular vaulted roof with a plywood formwork. Mud centering was used to achieve a smooth curved surface. Hollow clay blocks were arranged to form a vaulted roof. A concrete ring beam transfers the load of the roof to the walls below.
The vault is made of hollow clay blocks which acts as an insulator as it is hollow inside. Being light weight, the load on the super structure is reduced.
SOURCE: Residence for Mr Shrikanth, JP Nagar
