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What is a House?

A house is a place where we live with our family. It is our safe and happy space. A house keeps us safe, warm and comfortable.

House

• It protects us from rain, heat, cold, animals and dust.
• A house has rooms for sleeping, eating and playing.
• It has parts such as doors, windows, walls and a roof.

House protects us from rain 

Types of Houses

Houses are of different types. Many years ago, when there were no houses, people lived in caves. There are two main types of houses:

Kutcha houses

• These houses are usually found in some villages.
• They are made of natural materials such as straw, bamboo, mud, clay and leaves.
• Kutcha houses are not very strong and may need repair after heavy rain or storms.

Pucca houses

• These houses are common in cities and towns.
• They are made of stronger materials such as bricks, cement, iron, steel and glass.
• Pucca houses are strong and last for many years.

Some houses have straight roofs while others have slanting or sloping roofs. Slanting roofs help water and snow to slide off, so people build sloping roofs in hilly and snowy areas.

Parts of a House

We do many activities in our house such as sleeping, bathing, studying, eating and playing. Different rooms are made for these activities so that each activity has its own space.

Living Room or Drawing Room

The living room is the place where family members sit together. We watch television here and receive our guests in the living room.

Dining Room

The dining room is the room where the family eats meals together.

Bedroom

The bedroom is the room where we sleep and keep our clothes and beds.

Study Room

The study room is a quiet room where children and adults study or do their work.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the room where food is cooked. It has utensils, a stove and usually storage for food items.

Bathroom

The bathroom is the room where we bathe and wash. It usually has a tap, a shower and a place to keep soap and towels.

Big houses have many rooms, whereas small houses may have only one or two rooms.

Other things a house has

• Windows: Every house needs windows to let fresh air and sunlight come inside. Good windows help keep the house bright and airy.
• Address: Each house has a unique name or number called an address. The address usually has the house number, the name of the road, the colony and the city. People use the address to find our house.

Different Types of Houses (Built for Special Places)

Igloo

• Material:  Igloos are made from snow.
• Location: They are built in polar regions where there is a lot of snow and very cold weather.
• Shape: Igloos are dome-shaped. This shape keeps the warm air inside and helps the igloo stand against strong winds.

Tents

• Material: Tents are made from strong fabric or cloth and poles.
• Location: They are used in deserts, campsites and during travel. Tents give shelter from the sun and wind and can be moved easily.

Mud House

• Material: Mud houses are made using mud, sometimes mixed with straw.
• Location: They are common in many villages and rural areas.
• Mud houses keep the inside cool during hot weather.

Huts

• Material: Huts are made from mud, straw and locally available materials.
• Location: Huts are usually found in villages and rural settings.
• Huts often remain cool inside during hot weather because of the thick mud walls.

Apartments

• Apartments are small houses located in tall buildings. Each apartment is a separate home inside the same building.
• Location: Apartments are common in cities where space is limited.

Bungalow

• Bungalows are usually single-storey or low-rise large houses.
• Location: They are often built outside crowded city areas and need enough open space around them.
• Bungalows give more privacy and space for gardens and play areas.

Qualities of a Good House

A good house is a nice and healthy place to live. A good house should have the following qualities:

• Fresh air: Windows should let in fresh air and sunlight so the house stays bright and healthy.
• Clean rooms: Clean rooms keep the family healthy and prevent sickness.
• Safe doors and walls: Strong doors and walls keep us safe from bad weather and animals.
• Enough space: There should be enough space to play, sit and sleep comfortably.
• Everything working well: Taps, doors, lights and fans should work properly so the house is comfortable to live in.